Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Hey there September sleevers! Any one out there?

notforthefaint

Recommended Posts

VDLT    244

VDLT
Posted

So glad I found this post! I will need to go back and read up :)

I am converting from band to sleeve on September 23rd. After 14 years I want the band out but I am not going to lie, I am scared. Getting hiatal hernia repair also so it will be a big surgery.

My surgeon does not require a preop diet but I am going to try and eat clean and do Protein Shakes starting tomorrow.

Can you guys tell me what your favorite shakes are and what to look for in a shake? I want to try a couple. I will be traveling 4 hours for surgery and staying in a hotel for 10 days so premade is best but don't mind having powder suggestions for when I get back home.

Again, so glad I found you guys :)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

carebear873214    22

carebear873214
Posted

So glad I found this post! I will need to go back and read up :)

I am converting from band to sleeve on September 23rd. After 14 years I want the band out but I am not going to lie, I am scared. Getting hiatal hernia repair also so it will be a big surgery.

My surgeon does not require a preop diet but I am going to try and eat clean and do Protein Shakes starting tomorrow.

Can you guys tell me what your favorite shakes are and what to look for in a shake? I want to try a couple. I will be traveling 4 hours for surgery and staying in a hotel for 10 days so premade is best but don't mind having powder suggestions for when I get back home.

Again, so glad I found you guys :)

My doctor doesn't require a preop diet either but I gave up all carb week one and starting tomorrow (Friday) I'll put my self on a liquid diet to make sure my liver is where it needs to be surgery is the 18th (bitting my nails) nervous is a understatement I've never had surgery other then oral. Keep pushing guys we are all almost on the other side

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

MicheleL    70

MicheleL
Posted

@@VDLT I am day 8 on my all liquid preop diet and I am starving but taking one day at a time with help of people in the room as I have had to be talked off the ledge a couple of times lol. I love the Boost Glucose Control drinks as they especially the chocolate are good, no after taste.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Sleevemetoo15    81

Sleevemetoo15
Posted

Preop diet day 1 complete, 13 more days. It was ok, but I'm hoping it gets easier...

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Shotochick    35

Shotochick
Posted

I live in London, but I am from Sydney Australia :)

@@Shotochick ooooh you are from England? I'm SUCH an anglophile, I watch so many British shows.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

46soon    21

46soon
Posted

Good luck everyone! The pre-op diet is HARD. It definitely gets easier post op. I was having some major hunger pains, POST OP on my 5 and 6 nights post op. I read on another website that a surgeon (? wrote a book, maybe a Hispanic name) discussed this as being inflammation in your stomach that feels like physical hunger. I'm not talking mental hunger here. He recommended Gavisccon (sp?) and it has helped. I was scared my sleeve wasn't working. It's amazing how the pounds just melt off the first couple of weeks. Although you're not eating much. I feel so much better already.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

ANewMe9/21    162

ANewMe9/21
Posted

Preop diet day 1 complete, 13 more days. It was ok, but I'm hoping it gets easier...

It does I'm on day 5, in 2 more days I go totally clear liquid + 3 peotein shakes.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

byebyefat    262

byebyefat
Posted

Monday, September 14th is my date, what is everyone bringing to the hospital with them or if you already was sleeved, what do you recommend I bring?

9/14, totally nervous and looking for buddies.

I'm the same day, congratulations, keep me updated

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

bjcarver    47

bjcarver
Posted

@@byebyefat i'm taking comfortable pjs and bedroom shoes to walk around the hospital in, gas ex strips (because literally everyone I know talks about how bad the gas pains are after surgery) books, my heating pad and laptop.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Sleevemetoo15    81

Sleevemetoo15
Posted

Monday, September 14th is my date, what is everyone bringing to the hospital with them or if you already was sleeved, what do you recommend I bring?

9/14, totally nervous and looking for buddies.

I'm the same day, congratulations, keep me updated
gasx, chap stick, puzzle book/pen, cell and charger, slippers, sports bra, long night shirt, deodorant, toothpaste/brush, and my bonnet... am I missing anything?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

byebyefat    262

byebyefat
Posted

Monday, September 14th is my date, what is everyone bringing to the hospital with them or if you already was sleeved, what do you recommend I bring?

9/14, totally nervous and looking for buddies.

I'm the same day, congratulations, keep me updated
gasx, chap stick, puzzle book/pen, cell and charger, slippers, sports bra, long night shirt, deodorant, toothpaste/brush, and my bonnet... am I missing anything?
thank you so much

@@byebyefat i'm taking comfortable pjs and bedroom shoes to walk around the hospital in, gas ex strips (because literally everyone I know talks about how bad the gas pains are after surgery) books, my heating pad and laptop.

thank you so much

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

cal2okl    37

cal2okl
Posted

My surgery date was 9/1/2015. I took deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, panties, and a change of clothes. I also took my iPad and kindle as you get pretty bored although you're not feeling great.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

byebyefat    262

byebyefat
Posted

My surgery date was 9/1/2015. I took deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, panties, and a change of clothes. I also took my iPad and kindle as you get pretty bored although you're not feeling great.

thank you so much

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×