Hi Everyone!

I am April. I'm 28 years old & 2 weeks out from surgery for the gastric sleeve. My surgery date is November 9th, with Dr. Oldham in Louisville, KY. His office has been amazing through this journey so far. Today is day #1 of the pre-op liquid diet. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions going into surgery or post-op? Also recommendations for protien supplement? I have been considering the whey Liquid Protien Shots...

Thank you in advance! ????

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Congratulations and best of luck with your surgery.

I was sleeved April 20 with Dr. Weiss at Georgetown and couldn't be happier with my surgery, my recovery, and my progress so far.

I recommend you do your best to follow all of your instructions both in and out of the hospital. Be willing to try anything even if you think you can't. Getting up and walking as soon as you can is critical.

Make sure you get in all of your Protein and fluids as soon as possible, follow your program, and walk. You will feel much better faster.

Best of luck and keep us posted.

Hey April. I'm Lisa. Also having surgery Nov 9th - in NYC. Started my 2-week liquid diet today. For Breakfast, I had 1c almond milk, 15 ice cubes, 2TBSP PB2 powder, 1/2 banana and 1 packet of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chocolate Protein powder -- blended into a smoothie. I've actually been having these daily for about 5 weeks now. My pre-surgery diet is full liquids - I know some others get to have a light meal on theirs. I made a worksheet last night with my day's dietary plan (2 Unjury shakes, 1 Premier Protein shake, a yogurt and sugar free Jello for snacks). A written plan works best for me so it's all ironed out before my day starts. Just need to remind myself to drink Water. Never been a big water drinker, but I'll learn.

Good luck!!

Hey April. I'm Lisa. Also having surgery Nov 9th - in NYC. Started my 2-week liquid diet today. For breakfast, I had 1c almond milk, 15 ice cubes, 2TBSP PB2 powder, 1/2 banana and 1 packet of unjury chocolate Protein powder -- blended into a smoothie. I've actually been having these daily for about 5 weeks now. My pre-surgery diet is full liquids - I know some others get to have a light meal on theirs. I made a worksheet last night with my day's dietary plan (2 Unjury shakes, 1 Premier Protein shake, a yogurt and sugar free Jello for snacks). A written plan works best for me so it's all ironed out before my day starts. Just need to remind myself to drink Water. Never been a big water drinker, but I'll learn.

Good luck!!

Thank you!

My surgeon is having me drink 5 high protien Meal Replacements a day & if needed 1/2 cup of low carb veggies like green Beans. I started today with mine also.

I wish you all of the best!!

Let me know how it goes!

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Congratulations and best of luck with your surgery.

I was sleeved April 20 with Dr. Weiss at Georgetown and couldn't be happier with my surgery, my recovery, and my progress so far.

I recommend you do your best to follow all of your instructions both in and out of the hospital. Be willing to try anything even if you think you can't. Getting up and walking as soon as you can is critical.

Make sure you get in all of your Protein and fluids as soon as possible, follow your program, and walk. You will feel much better faster.

Best of luck and keep us posted.

Thank you!

I am so glad you are happy with everything. That is encouraging.

I fully intend on doing everything they say. My surgeon said not to expect much sleep the night of surgery, because a nurse will come & get me walking every hour or two. He also recommended once home to walk everytime a commercial comes on for the full length of that, because it will add up quickly. I am more excited than anything, just want to do everything right.

Wishing you continued success!!

Keep me posted on how it's going.

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What a great tip to walk when the commercials come on!! It's pretty nice here in NY - and we have 3 dogs - so waling them 3x's a day will get me in another 3 miles.

Congratulations to you both with regards to your surgery!

I was exhausted for weeks after the surgery but was lucky that my youngest son walked the dog every day until I was four weeks out.

How to get through the liver cleanse when you are tempted to cheat!!

Clean your teeth

Drink more water/tea/ etc. (whatever is allowed)

Look at a photo you hate of yourself at your biggest and visualise being healthy and slimmer and remember why you are doing this.

Get a buddy and ask for/give support

Remember this too will pass!

sleep more/Keep busy/Clean the house from top to bottom/Do all the laundry/prepare for surgery

Research post op eating plans, educate yourself why each stage is important including the cleanse

Treat yourself to a haircut/nails done

Cross each day off the calendar, countdown to surgery day

Get some fresh air, walk, visit family and friends.

Ask for support and help, we have all been there. You CAN do it

Let us all know how you are getting on

Congratulations to you both with regards to your surgery!

I was exhausted for weeks after the surgery but was lucky that my youngest son walked the dog every day until I was four weeks out.

How to get through the liver cleanse when you are tempted to cheat!!

Clean your teeth

Drink more water/tea/ etc. (whatever is allowed)

Look at a photo you hate of yourself at your biggest and visualise being healthy and slimmer and remember why you are doing this.

Get a buddy and ask for/give support

Remember this too will pass!

sleep more/Keep busy/Clean the house from top to bottom/Do all the laundry/prepare for surgery

Research post op eating plans, educate yourself why each stage is important including the cleanse

Treat yourself to a haircut/nails done

Cross each day off the calendar, countdown to surgery day

Get some fresh air, walk, visit family and friends.

Ask for support and help, we have all been there. You CAN do it

Let us all know how you are getting on

Thank you so much!! ????

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You are going through the hardest part now......grind it out and then it gets way easier once you've had surgery.

Get a variety of Protein powder and pre-mixed Protein shakes. Having options is a good thing and will help you get through that boring part.

Just grind out the days ahead.....stick to the plan and you'll be ready for surgery, recovery and the rest of your new life.

Thank you!! ????

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