Im a Kaiser peep, using the South Sac location. My surgery date was changed from 10/2 to 11/6 due some health issues. But Im clear to go now and just have one last dr appointment for my post op diet class. Is anyone else in November or have kaiser? I had lots of peeps on my October list but now I have a new date and would love to have some others to follow along with and share our journeys..

Just finished pre op appointment. Nutrition class in a hour. Pre admission test next on list. Pre op diet November 4. Surgery November 11.

November 2nd on a Sunday really? Where are you? I have not seen too many with weekenders! I'm in day 1 of my pre-op diet. It's hard but it's mental so I'm going to keep pushing trying to keep my mind off food.

I'm going to Mexico. They allowed me to do it Sunday!! I wanted as much time to recover as possible. I am pushing through as well, I'm kind of cranky lol. The long wait to eat something normal is a long way down the road. It feels good to be sticking to it but I feel like foods I don't even like sound good because I just want something lol

I'm from NC and I don't have date yet but it will be in November. It's good to know there are November Sleeve buddies out there!!! Let's do it!!!

Mine is a a Sat. I'm going to Mexico as well

Mine is a a Sat. I'm going to Mexico as well

Who is your doctor? When will u be there?

Who is your doctor? When will u be there?

I'm seeing Dr. Fernando Garcia on Nov 8

Ok so no sooner did I say, this liver shrinking diet would be a breeze, I realize how wrong I was! I'm so hungry it's affecting my concentration. I know I have to just suck it up, it's only 12 more days, but any suggestions on how to ease the hunger?

@redheadgurl Yes I am. Dr. Roc W. Bauman doing my surgery on Nov. 3rd.

Ok so no sooner did I say, this liver shrinking diet would be a breeze, I realize how wrong I was! I'm so hungry it's affecting my concentration. I know I have to just suck it up, it's only 12 more days, but any suggestions on how to ease the hunger?

Water water water! I've been guzzling it like crazy. If your allowed sugar free jello, that might help.

Day 2 into my pre op diet and I'm starving. Headache like crazy but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Going to bed, hunger is no joke!

JazzyRing did you get off caffiene before your pre -op diet? Could it be a caffiene headache? Maybe try drinking some water? Honestly, I am dreading my pre-op liquid diet but I slowly weaned off caffiene over the last few months so I wouldn't get more headaches--I already get migraines a few times a month. I can't have sugar free jello as the fake sugars giveme headaches. I will ask my NUT if I can have normal jello or make it with a little extra water.

@@Ageekygal yes I weaned off caffeine like 2 weeks prior to the pre op diet. I think my headache is just stemmed from me being hungry. Plus I get migraines quite often. I drunk crystal light which is sugar free. I wonder if that contributed to the headache. It came in handy with the hunger. I'm going to try drinking more water and see if that helps. Thanks

if you don't want to drink the chemicals in crystal light and get tired of water, don't forget herbal tea. there's a lot of delicious flavors available. my favorite is Tazo Passion. awesome fruity flavor!

My surgery is on 11/4. This is day four (of fourteen) of pre-op diet. My doc allows me two shakes a day and a sensible meal all to stay under 1000 calories. It's RIDICULOUSLY difficult for me. Strangely enough, exercise helps keep my mind off it. I see people eating food and my mind just goes into "wanting that" mode. Even stuff I don't like!

But, this is just temporary and I remind myself that it's a mental game and I CAN WIN. I'll get to eat the foods I love again, it just may be awhile. (I miss you, cheese).

If anybody wants to buddy up on this preop diet, let me know. There's no such thing as too much support for me.

Also, to the person who was asking about yummy protein shakes, I buy Trutein. It's s little pricey (and only online) but it's so good. I recommend the pb chocolate cup, banana, and lemon meringue. Their plain chocolate and vanilla are yummy too. Best tasting shake I've ever had (and I tried a lot!)

I'm right there with you. Surgery on the 4th pre-op diet. Uugh makes me hungry just thinking about it. It'll be worth it though:)