Hi everyone!

Just came back from doctor's office and have a October 28th surgery date for Gastric Bypass. This is it, the high diving platform. Knees are trembling.

Anyone else in October? Let's keep in touch as we support each other. We have the pre-op diet and getting mentally ready for this.

LET'S DO IT!

Beni , when is your surg date?

Hi smiley922,

Welcome to our October Fest!

A BMI of 36 is impressive - 45 lbs, wow. That's a woman on a mission

Do you know what your clear liquid diet is like? and what are you allowed to drink?

My clear liquid (2 days before) is sugar free clear liquids, no red/purple drinks

Water, crystal light, other sugar free drink mixes, Powerade zero, decaf/sugar free coffee & tea, broth or bouillion, and sugar substitutes. sounds fun, right?

this will also be three days after surgery

Edited September 25, 201411 yr by smiley922

My surgery date is October 28th and I should be home for Halloween!

I will be posting everything on here after , so everyone knows how it went . Including before pics

Day One of the liquid diet isn't as totally awful as I was afraid it would be. I've had 3 of my 4 protein drinks with skim milk. Definitely hungry, but it's manageable. Looking forward to my lean protein dinner with a mountain of steamed veggies.

No red or purple? Did they say why?

Yes, does anyone know why no red or purple? I was told cranberry juice was fine and is most certainly a shade of red.

No clue beni

I know this has absolutely nothing to do with bariatric surgery but my new neighbors (moved in August) have had Halloween decor out since last Sunday. It's really nice. Orange light up witches hats on a tree, skeletons with blinking eyes and orange spot lights lighting the entire facade. A bit early I would say but very cool. Then, I realized just a second ago when I responded to Karen, I'm going to be coming home for Halloween. Guess who is going all out this year on the decor!

Watch out VA, I'm coming out

Yes, does anyone know why no red or purple? I was told cranberry juice was fine and is most certainly a shade of red.

The no red or purple for me is only during the clear liquid stage 2 days before and after surgery. It is because red/purple is blood colored, and could make diagnosing complications, leaks etc more difficult.

Oh my , I'm picking up dinner for the family Pizza Hut ! I would love so much to have just ONE wing !!! But then I tell my self I'm going to look pretty rockin my cute little sun dress this summer !!!! The hell with the wings !!!! ????????????

I only have a pre op diet for the day before surgery. However I might extend it on my own and do 5 days liquid diet, 4 days full with 1 day clear for the day before surgery. Today is my last day of work until my surgery, YAY! HOwever my middle child's birthday party is this weekend. Im going to try really, really hard to not over do anything. I am going on my liquid fest on Sunday. 7 days until my Surgery, Can't wait for it all to be over.

Edited September 25, 201411 yr by AuriP

Aura , good luck to you , just remember it won't be long !

^{I will also post before surgery pics with my weight and measurements. I'm hoping this will keep me more motivated in this whole journey. I think I will also make my husband hide the scale while I'm in the hospital so I won't be tempted to weigh myself for a while. I kind of want to keep it to once every 2 weeks. I actually want to have him keep the scales in his car truck. That way I would physically have to go outside everytime I want to weigh myself.}