Good morning! Starting my 2 week pre-op diet this morning and very excited/nervous/happy.....anyone else out there schedule for May 26th or around that date? Looking to share support as we start this journey.

I am 45 and a mother of two in Northern VA. Who are you and what is your story?

I am scheduled for May 26th as well. I will be 37 on the 14th, I am single with no children and from Detroit.

I am excited to get this weight off and being healthier.

Hi Congrats on this journey. I have also started my pre op diet this morning. And my op is also on the 26th may!! How you feeling so far?

Im 30 in July, married with two toddlers so cooking for the family and watching them all eat is where I will probably struggle! Got be strong, need to be to prevent any risk!

I just started liquid diet too!! My surgery date is for May 26 & I can't wait. Having my first protein shake of many right now. Good luck & can't wait to hear about all your progress????

Same to you, will keep you posted! All the best ????

Me

I'm 53 and my sleeve will be May 26th in Tijuana. I live in San Antonio. My daughter is 1 year post op sleeve and my best friend is going on 2 years post op sleeve so feel very confident! We can do this????????????!!! Good luck to each of you fellow sleevers!

Michelle

I'm 43, from NJ and am mother of 3 and am scheduled for 5/21 in five days, *gulp! I'm excited to be this close but am still a nervous nellie. Trying to remain calm and look forward to all the good things to come! Best of luck on this journey!

My surgery is May 26th in Edmond, Oklahoma. Getting excited! Pre-op diet is just 24 hours of clear liquids the day before. I'm 54, married to an awesome guy who is a great support, two grown children. I am a teacher so the timing worked out perfectly - starting a 11 week summer break with the surgery!

I'm struggling with this pre op diet. Soup and yogurt everyday! Feels like starvation but I'm hanging in there! ???? How are you guys all do?

Hi there - how is everyone doing????

This 2 week all liquid diet is tough but also playing with my brain. I am doing fine to drastically reduce calories to 1200 a day, and I've lost 4 pounds. However, I am struggling with all liquids. Does anyone know if a liquid diet reduces the size of your liver faster or more efficiently thank the same number of calories with real food?

I am also scheduled for sleeve on May 26th in Jackson, Mississippi. I am a 36 year old mom of 2 boys. Started my pre op diet last Thursday. I can have a protein drink for breakfast, lean meat and veggies for lunch and dinner and another protein drink for a snack. First 2 days were very hard, but hoping for a better time from here after finding a shake I can actually keep down. Starting to get very nervous about this journey. Any pointers I need to know? Best shakes and tips to make it through the these next weeks.?

I am also scheduled for sleeve on May 26th in Jackson, Mississippi. I am a 36 year old mom of 2 boys. Started my pre op diet last Thursday. I can have a Protein drink for breakfast, lean meat and veggies for lunch and dinner and another protein drink for a snack. First 2 days were very hard, but hoping for a better time from here after finding a shake I can actually keep down. Starting to get very nervous about this journey. Any pointers I need to know? Best shakes and tips to make it through the these next weeks.?

I'm playing around with different brands but I've really enjoyed the whey Isolate Protein found at WalMart for around $20. I'm doing Greek yogurt for the high protein content in plain or vanilla....watch the sugar, keep it under 7 grams for sure and 4 grams if possible. V8 Energy drinks are good for after according to my daughter but again read the labels. Adkins shakes are a great on the go source but I find I need them chilled ????. Went to the movies Saturday night and I'm so proud of myself for not caving and grabbing handfuls of buttered popcorn from my boyfriend....not one bite....yay me????????. Creamed soup also allowed until Wed 21st then yogurt or sugar free pudding the only yummy Snacks allowed up to the day before surgery. Oh and V8 low sodium great for the veggie juice!

It is hard but I keep telling myself this will be my life after surgery (for several weeks anyway) so the more conscious I am now of what passes my lips the better my success! Yup juicy cheeseburgers have haunted my thoughts passing Whataburger or Wendy's and Mexican food is not far behind but that is what got me here in the first place ????. 9 days and I will flip from preop to postop....I can't wait until the 26th!!!!

Michelle

Edited May 18, 201511 yr by michellemartin961

Hi guys. How you all doing? Where getting closer now. I must say I'm getting a little nervous now ????????. How u guys feeling?

I've lost 16 pounds on the pre op diet so far. No as much as the nurse said I should lose but it's differently a step in the right direction. What's it's been like for you guys?

Do any of you know when where suppose to use the hibi scrub! Can't remember if your meant to wash with it 5 or 3 days before surgery. Can't believe I forgot ???? any help guys☺️thanks.

Hi there....I am a bit nervous the closer I get too. I worked Saturday night and all I wanted to do was sleep lol...liquid diet messing with my energy levels ????.

As for the hibiclens I think you do it the day before but no later than the morning of the surgery. It works for up to 24 hours. I'm a former ER nurse but I seem to remember this from my OR rotation. I also checked the website just to make sure.

Hope all goes well with my fellow 5/26/15 sleevers! ????????

Michelle