Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Sept date I am all set



Recommended Posts

Sept 16th for me. I don't have to do any pre-op special diet, but may do a couple days just to clean myself out.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I start my pre-op on the 18th and having surgery on the 21st. I am SUPER excited!! Good luck to all!! ????

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sept 16th for me. I don't have to do any pre-op special diet, but may do a couple days just to clean myself out.

Hi Toler,

Well the special diet is for your own sake, but no need for severe restriction. I was restricted from Carbohydrates, and increased Protein intake. This diet has 2 benefits:

* It will allow for your liver to shrink in size, therefore allowing the surgeon to be more comfortable during your operation, therefore better result and less complications.

* the high Protein will promote faster healing of your wounds.

Best of luck in your operation.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wassef is correct, the high Protein pre-op diet is to shrink your liver. Every surgeon is different as to what they prefer. At this pre-op stage, if I had to do Protein drinks 3x a day for 2 weeks, I would be pretty darn hangry lol.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgery date is Sept. 14 at Kaiser Fremont. Pre op appt. on the 4 th. I'm really excited.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm really glad I don't have to do the pre-op diet.

I'm not going to go crazy, but I am going to have a couple more food funerals LOL

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Also September 8! ???? Day 3 of my preop diet (2 shakes/1 light meal a day). I've had headaches every day but they're getting better now. ???? Getting nervous - 12 days!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

September 23rd for me!! Getting super excited!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It's really such a relief to have an actual date! No more wondering when.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Was a band to sleeve revision on 5/13 - Band erosion - only removed the band.

New Surgeon and sleeve scheduled for 9/23. Scared and excited!

Edited by shark23

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am so frustrated right now. I have been planning my surgery since last

Oct and had my pre-op on July 17. On that date day I got my surgery date

of Sept 2. On Aug 5 they submitted all my stuff for preauthorization and

here I am Aug 26 1 week preop, halfway through the liquid diet. My

insurance company hasn't made a decision and furthermore they had no idea

when they would have an answer. I have taken the time off work and have

to request time off 30 days in advance. I feel like I am totally screwed

and all my carefully laid out plans are coming apart. Any suggestions?

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

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • 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

      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

        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

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

      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

    ×