July sleevers?

[emtscott54 108]

I am glad to be on my last day of liquid diet. I go in for surgery on Tuesday at Bryn Mawr Hospital with Dr. Richard Ing. I am excited. I am nervous about pain after surgery and obviously not looking forward to the two weeks of liquid post-op. I know it is all for the sake of my long term heath, which I obviously want.

I just hope that I will reach a point where I can enjoy a single piece of pizza again. Not a whole pie like I used to and certainly not on a regular basis. I have started eating better as part of the pre-op program and actually enjoy tracking with MFP and my Fitbit. I guess after two weeks of nothing but these horrible shakes I find myself missing real food. I know I will eat again and that I will enjoy food in a new and healthy way. Right now I just have pre-surgey jitters.

Thanks for letting me share.

Scott

[NenaFiore 1]

I'm scheduled to get my sleeve in July. Anyone else getting theirs in July too? I'm so nervous.

hi I'm getting mine tomorrow. Very scared as well. Drinking my last Water now before bed.

[patricia clarke72 8]

I'm getting mine July 24th..and yes I'm nervous scared and excited

[lisaluvsgreys 48]

I'm scheduled to get my sleeve in July. Anyone else getting theirs in July too? I'm so nervous.

hi I'm getting mine tomorrow. Very scared as well. Drinking my last Water now before bed.

Congratulations! I had mine on the first, and just stared full liquids yesterday. I'm taking it easy, and focusing on healing. I'm getting a bit tired of liquids, but know in the long run, it will be worth it!

Go to see my Dr for follow up tomorrow. Hoping I lost some weight!

[lisaluvsgreys 48]

I am glad to be on my last day of liquid diet. I go in for surgery on Tuesday at Bryn Mawr Hospital with Dr. Richard Ing. I am excited. I am nervous about pain after surgery and obviously not looking forward to the two weeks of liquid post-op. I know it is all for the sake of my long term heath, which I obviously want.

I just hope that I will reach a point where I can enjoy a single piece of pizza again. Not a whole pie like I used to and certainly not on a regular basis. I have started eating better as part of the pre-op program and actually enjoy tracking with MFP and my Fitbit. I guess after two weeks of nothing but these horrible shakes I find myself missing real food. I know I will eat again and that I will enjoy food in a new and healthy way. Right now I just have pre-surgey jitters.

Thanks for letting me share.

Scott

The most pain I have had is where they removed my port from the lap band. All my incisions for the sleeve have no pain at all!

Good luck tomorrow!

[Fair_Maidan 27]

I used to be able to drink litres of diet pepsi at a time but am really struggling with getting my Water in on this pre-op diet! I'm only a couple days into the pre-op and plain water is hard going down. Anyone else finding the same thing? I think I need to go take a walk again to make myself thirsty! I'm kinda glad I'm practicing now before the surgery.

[RandyS 3]

Hi all.

Well my surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning July 7. Mixed feelings of excitement and fear. I had to do the week of liquid diet that was ok but hard.

I think I'm more scared of possible complication. Did anyone have any complications??? I hate having to be put out for any surgery.

[aprilt10309 4]

I used to be able to drink litres of diet pepsi at a time but am really struggling with getting my Water in on this pre-op diet! I'm only a couple days into the pre-op and plain water is hard going down. Anyone else finding the same thing? I think I need to go take a walk again to make myself thirsty! I'm kinda glad I'm practicing now before the surgery.

I have found that crystal lite really helps the water go down so maybe try a flavored water

[lovemylukers 80]

Hi Irma! My days the 21st.

I'm on the 21st to

[Ashleighslove 2]

I just found out that I'm going to be having mine on July 22nd. I'm really nervous and excited about the process, but also worried about not having everything ready. I have four children and a hubby who heavily rely on me. My husband will definitely take up the slack when he is home, but he works and owns our business. I really need help in knowing just how much help I will need and for how long???

[emtscott54 108]

I have to report to the hospital at 5:45am tomorrow. Part of me still thinks I must be nuts but, I want to live a healthy life and not be a burden to my wife. I will only be healthier for doing it.

[Nurse 52 94]

Good luck to you You do great:)

I have to report to the hospital at 5:45am tomorrow. Part of me still thinks I must be nuts but, I want to live a healthy life and not be a burden to my wife. I will only be healthier for doing it.

[lovingmomof3 20]

I used to be able to drink litres of diet pepsi at a time but am really struggling with getting my Water in on this pre-op diet! I'm only a couple days into the pre-op and plain water is hard going down. Anyone else finding the same thing? I think I need to go take a walk again to make myself thirsty! I'm kinda glad I'm practicing now before the surgery.

If plain water is boring to u jazz it up a bit (mint leaves, lemon slices, cucumber slices,ginger) put in water at nite drink thur out the day. I have a strainer kind of bottle so all the goodies just float in water.(If not eating goodies & just drinking water its still liquid diet but u may want to check with ur dr)

I have more too if u want but this ia my favorite????

I am a bad when it comes to water I drink 2 gallons a day

[simmons66 10]

Hi everyone, I just got my date today it's July 28th, I'm so excited. Starting liquid diet on the 14th, any suggestions on Protein Shakes? Do you guys buy the premade ones or mix them yourself, if so do you use milk or Water?

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I have premixed and powder. I change depending on my mood. In the morning I drink a premixed right away. I make a powder at lunch, and drink another premix at dinner if I lose track of time. I think having a premix around is handy so you have something instant. I am using Premier Protein ready made purchased at Sam's club and vitacost Meal Replacement shakes from vitacost.com, they have Fiber in them and they will help keep you regular, they also have Vitamins and minerals.

I have been drinking a lot of broth. It really helps to keep the cravings at bay. I purchased some high quality organic broths at whole foods. I have lamb, chicken and beef for variety. The brand I have is only 15 calories a cup, and 3 Protein. It is nice between shakes, and it helps warm you up, if you are bored with cold shakes.

I ordered some Unjury chicken Soup flavored protein and I hope it is here by the end of the week to get me though the weekend!