Hi my name is Lauren and I am having gastric sleeve surgery on Monday. I live in Perth Australia with my hubby and dog misty.I am very excited about the surgery and a little nervous too. I am so happy I found this app. I can't wait to get to know some new people. Thanks ????

Hey Lauren, I'm a November sleever too!! I'm struggling right now with the liquid diet. How's it going with you?

The first 4 days were hell, but now I have gotten used to it. I do not have to do all liquids, I have to follow optifast which have meal bars which i prefer over shakes for dinner. My husband, Ian, has been incredibly helpful when I want to cheat, he says to remember all the reasons i am having the surgery and after i have written them all down if i still want whatever i was craving then i can have it. I have not veered once. Four more sleeps. What day are you having it done.

11/21 I actually don't start my official diet until next week, but decided to start a week early to get used to the protein shakes. So far I've found that the Premier pre made chocolate shakes are the only ones I like at this point. So glad your hubby is supportive!! Mine is coming around, but cooks as a hobby and hates to lose his taste tester for now...lol

Stay strong and focused. All Dr's have their own presurgery diet plan. I had 2 weeks clear liquid with Protein shakes pre-surgery. Just had my surgery 11-4 and will be on clear liquid until 11-13 when I can add other juice and v8 oh i love v8. That will be my saving grace. Prior to my two week start I would cook veggies and save the broth by freezing to plan ahead. Once I got past the first few day it became a normal thing and I was ok with the Protein Drink. I will stay on the protein supplement drinks for a bit until I get back to normal goods then I can go to Protein Bars and other sources. Main thing is to keep your self focused. And open your mind to try new things that are clear. I found myself searching in advance so I would have options and not bet board. I like a good chocolate Peanut Butter shake with crushed ice ! However now that I'm 2days postop I find my hunger and taste have already changed. When you sip 2oz and feel full it's a eye opener!

Stay with it you can do this! And this site seems to be a great support system no matter where you Are!

Thanks both of you. The clear liquid thing is funny to me. Here is Australia, we do not do clear liquids at least not that I have heard from the people i know. Pre and post of it is just liquids they do not have to be clear. Also our insurance here covers almost all of the surgery no matter what. It is cool to hear about the differences.

Hi Lauren,

I just had my surgery on the 10th Nov in st John of God Murdoch perth and have just been discharged today. How was your surgery, how are you feeling?

i have not been discharged yet, hopefully tomorrow I had aome complications with pain waking up. Other than that though I am doing well and excited to get home tomorrow. How are you feeling?

That's good hopefully today

I'm fine actually. Shocked my pain levels arnt higher. Haven't even taken a pain killer. My chest is quite tight though for some reason and have a little cough which is uncomfortable with the incision sites. But genuinely doing great made some of the smoothies and soups in the dietician book but haven't really been hungry. Trying to keep hydrated were you are SHOG Murdoch too?

Thats awesome, no I am at the mount. I am just waiting on the dr now so I can go home, I am much better today. I am not hungry at all, either. Though right now now I am still doing mostly juices we will see what I do when I get home.

That's fantastic you will feel even better when you get home

Just try keep your hydration up, I can't imagine getting a kidney infection on top of healing. I have some fab recipes if you want to try any out for smoothies etc.

getting super easy as the day goes on. Have you had your drain out?

Yes i do thank GD, i am sipping a lot. I have some awesome recipes too, but until Monday it is going to be juices and stuff

It was the worst having the drain out right? That was the worst part of this while thing lol.

Yeah sip sip sip is all I keep hearing so optimistic though and trying not to read anything too negative on here because it can change your mindset do stay positive