Looking for someone to keep each other supported through this time :-)

April 28th here!

I am two days post surgery from a lap band to a sleeve. Also had to have a hernia repaired. I have a couple of issues if anyone out there can help me. I have a intermittent pain in my left shoulder ... sometimes it is really intense. Not just when I drink either. Does anyone else experience this and how long does it last. Secondly, I am hungry. My surgery was outpatient and when I got home I was hungry. I have had my protein shakes and bone broth with an egg white mixed in and tea and water. Any suggestions for curbing the appetite until the grenlin leaves my system?

Just in case anyone here didn't see the higher up posts. We have a secret group on facebook for April sleevers. Friend me facebook.com/AloraVSGBegonia and I'll add you if you want to join. The group is designated secret so it will not show up in your list of groups on your profile and will not be searchable on facebook either.

I sent you a fb friend request. Thanks

I'm scheduled April 30th.

I'm curious. If we are all having the same surgery, why do some Dr's prescribe all liquid diets whole others say fish and vegetables? I hate fish but I would kill to eat something solid right now!

I'm curious. If we are all having the same surgery, why do some Dr's prescribe all liquid diets whole others say fish and vegetables? I hate fish but I would kill to eat something solid right now!

Well my doctor said he doesn't think the liquids do anything so he allows healthy foods as an alternative.

I think it depends on the Doctor because he also said the other Dr. they have in the practice ONLY does liquids.

My surgeon was part of the trials that helped develop the lap band procedure so he is very conservative with pre/post op procedures for both operations. Strict full liquid 2 weeks before surgery, clear liquid day before, clear liquid until he clears you for full liquid.

April 29th is my big day! I get sleeved on that day also. How is everyone doing with the liquid diet? I began mine 3 days ago while on a cruise. It's been tough few days but I feel it'll get easier once I get home into a routine.

The preop diet is killing me! I'm hungry cranky and by 2:00 pm I usually have a killer headache. I MISS MY COFFEE!!

April 29th

I'm scheduled for the 29th!

Surgery twins! Me too.

The 29th will be a busy day it seems. Excited...and nervous! ????

Triplets! April 29th - pretty much best day ever

We'll pretend we're eating cake and having a party.

Lol! Indeed. Imaginary cake and wine celebration in my room. ????????????

The goal is to loose some weight prior to surgery to shrink the liver. The data is out there. Each surgeon probably has experience with what they think works for most people. My program was a hybrid. Combo of shakes and one sensible meal, along with snack of fat free cottage cheese / yogurt. In the end, I ended up being offered a surgery date a week away and never really did the preop. The date was a cancelation from another patient, I didn't want to wait any longer so I took it. I"m 5 days out from surgery and feeling pretty good. In addition, I have been following the clear liquids/ protein shakes diet since surgery. I think the pre-op probably helps people get adjusted. I'm doing fine.

Going in tomorrow at 6:00am, surgery at 7:30am. I'm excited and nervous. My prayers are with all those who will be having their surgery tomorrow and the next coming days/months. May God guide our surgeons hands for a successful operation and may we heal and recover quickly, with as little pain as possible.

Amen Angelzkiss-vsg. I second that and will repeat that prayer everyday until my surgery and afterward.

April 29th. Actually liking the shakes and doing ok with the diet. There sure seem to be alot of pizza commercials lately! Keeping my eye on the prize!

My surgery is next week on Wednesday. I'm extremely excited! One incision through my belly button. I'm nervous but mainly excited.