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I'm 1 day post op. Surgery took place last night. My surgery was easy and straight forward, sleeve took 30 mins from rolling back to OR to when doc came and told my friend I was heading to recovery.

I woke up from anethesia very very sick. I vomited a few times. And was shocked by the pain.

Just a couple hours later I had figured out the morphene drip and was up and moving. I had many nurses who were really shocked by my willpower. One even said I looked like a visitor, not someone who just had surgery. I was released this morning at 10am, just 16 hours from when I had my surgery. I feel great. Went and got my meds filled and picked up some yogurt and Soup. I am glad I had such a great recovery... That's one thing I was worried about.

I'm glad you feel great and I am going to pray I am as blessed as you and have the same experience.

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This is an awesome discussion! We all learn so much from each other. I am so thankful for you all!!!

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You are awesome! Happy New Year!! I get sleeved 12/28 and am also new here. Preparing for the 1 week liquid diet.

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Getting sleeved January 13.

I am having my surgery same day January 13. When do you start your pre op diet?

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I was just wondering if anyone has been told that they can have regular coffee during the pre op diet? I only drink 1 cup in the morning

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Hello all - new to the forum. I'm scheduled for VSG January 20. I'm waiting for insurance approval and begin my LSD in 10 days as the surgeon wants that 30 days preop. I'm quite nervous and really have to talk to myself to remain calm and ensure myself this was the right decision. From other boards, I see this is pretty normal. I've passed all preoperative tests and had gallbladder removed almost 4 weeks ago. Preoperative education class is January 6. I'm excited for the results, but I'm also so afraid that this won't be as successful as I hope, especially since I've not lost that much during the last 5 months.

I only lost 13 pounds on my pre-op diet, but I wasn't as concerned about pre-op as I am post-op. Mentally, I'm prepared and ready to make the changes to make this successful. Don't worry yourself over the pre-op stuff. Just stay focused on the surgery and the post-op instructions!! :)

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Great responses! If your dr wanted you to lose a specific amount then they are good about telling us. I have been in here and asked a ton about the liquid pre op diet...do the best you can!

My rules frome my surgeons program is:

1. Do the best you can!

2. 5 shakes a day max. Must be under 5 grams of sugar. So I got 3 flavors of Premium Protein, my favorite. Then I got 4 flavors of EAS carb control. So I made sure I had variety over 7 days. That is 35 shakes!!

3. I got a big jug of isolate whey protein unflavored powder.< /p>

4. Then drink 64 Oz of other liquid each day. Must be under 20 calories a serving. I am going online and ordering v8 diet in every flavor, I got a case of mixed berry Powerade zero and diet cranberry juice. Lots of variety.

5. If we are going bonkers...our surgeon said have low fat cottage cheese and grilled chicken ready.

She is the nicest and her staff are amazing. I learned so much in the 7 classes. The follow up program is amazing too.

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Tweety40, I am allowed 1 cup of coffee a day. No more or it really irritates the pouch.

Best of me, I am on a try to keep super busy so I just keep moving forward phase. I am sure I am freaking out way down inside.I am having 2 to 4 food funerals a week and still trying to keep losing.....I lost 20 and gained some back and lost some and it repeats up and down....which shows me why I need this! 6 months to lose 20 lbs is sooooo slow!

Beck Gal is completely correct!!!

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Getting sleeved January 13.

I am having my surgery same day January 13. When do you start your pre op diet?

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I do my pre-op on the 7th but only required to be on liquids the day before surgery. I think I will do liquids as close to a week as possible though. It will be right after the holidays and if I can lose even a pound then the liquids will be worth it.

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I do my pre-op on the 7th but only required to be on liquids the day before surgery. I think I will do liquids as close to a week as possible though. It will be right after the holidays and if I can lose even a pound then the liquids will be worth it.

I did a low carb/sugar diet that was mostly liquids. I did this for two weeks. Liquids all day until dinner when I had a salad with Protein in it or protein and maybe a cup of a steamed vegetable. My fluids were a mix of Water, crystal light, and Protein Shakes. Then I did a full clear liquid the last 23 hours. My doctor said my liver looked great and it was a clean easy surgery!!!

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