I am scheduled for the gastric sleeve next Tues. Jan 12th. I am getting a little nervous. Today I went grocery shopping to get food for my pre-op diet and this was the first time that I really had to read the food labels and pay close attention to my calorie, carb and protein intake. This is definitely going to be life changing but I believe I am ready to make the change. I'm glad I found this forum to be able to express my feelings.

BTW, do yourself a favor and buy your first two weeks of post op stuff now. Try different Protein drinks (there are clear ones that will keep your energy level high). Better to get that in the pantry now, than wait.

If you are lucky enough to have the house to yourself, purge it of all the old crap and just throw it away. I put my daughter's favorites in her own pantry so I don't run across it.

I have been shopping around trying to find the right Protein shake and so far I must say I think I like the Premier shakes as it seems to be the one with the most protein which is 30 grams.

I'm dong my post op shopping tomorrow..spending the weekend getting the house in order so I can just relax when I come home from the hospital..lots to do before Tuesday

This is my plan as well. I'm getting very excited about the surgery!

How is everyone holding up with the pre op diet. This time next week we all will be done,

I find that I'm not hungry.. I have to force myself to eat. It's very odd.

I can't wait for next week to have more choices.. 2 weeks of unjury is ????

That is good for you, that your not hungry. My head has been hurting for 2 days since I'm eating so little. I'm just so nervous / scared that I'm not making the right decision.

Tweety, I think it's normal to second guess yourself prior to surgery because you are making such a life changing decision. I know I did as well. Sometimes I still feel like I want to back out of it and that maybe there is some other way. However I know it's not true. I also worked very hard to get to this point and I do not want to start all back over again (referring to getting the auth from my insurance company, psych eval, nutritional classes etc). Hang in there we can do this! ????

If you live near a Sonic, get yourself a bag of sonic ice for your freezer (or at least a couple of cups of it). They have the best crushed ice and it really helped me to stay hydrated the first week after surgery.

I agree I love Sonic ice and their water doesn't taste too bad either, lol!

I am scheduled for the 13th! The week is quickly approaching. I only have to do one week pre op diet. Too. Having trouble trying to put together some pureed recipes for post op

BTW, do yourself a favor and buy your first two weeks of post op stuff now. Try different Protein drinks (there are clear ones that will keep your energy level high). Better to get that in the pantry now, than wait.

If you are lucky enough to have the house to yourself, purge it of all the old crap and just throw it away. I put my daughter's favorites in her own pantry so I don't run across it.

I have been shopping around trying to find the right Protein shake and so far I must say I think I like the Premier shakes as it seems to be the one with the most protein which is 30 grams.

Go to a GNC and try the clear Isopure. I'm in the minority, but I like the green tea. I started using them as soon as I was cleared to start drinking Clear liquids. I think I would drink two a day which gave me 80g of protein and my energy level really never dipped. The only thing I remember being bad was day 8 when things started moving again on GI side of things. Stool softeners highly recommended.

So exciting to read all your posts. I'm almost at my 1 yr out date. 1/28. I'm down almost 120lbs...a whole new person. I can't begin to tell you how great it feels. Best decision I've made and I'm sure you will all feel that way too. This page was a Godsend....answering questions I couldn't get answers to elsewhere. Good luck!!

So exciting to read all your posts. I'm almost at my 1 yr out date. 1/28. I'm down almost 120lbs...a whole new person. I can't begin to tell you how great it feels. Best decision I've made and I'm sure you will all feel that way too. This page was a Godsend....answering questions I couldn't get answers to elsewhere. Good luck!!

Congratulations to you on your wt loss! Thanks for the encouraging words. If you have any tips for the newbies please let us know. God bless!

I am scheduled for the 13th! The week is quickly approaching. I only have to do one week pre op diet. Too. Having trouble trying to put together some pureed recipes for post op

Hi there, as you know I am scheduled for the 12th and I have decided to take it one step at a time. Right now I'm in the pre-op stage and I'm just making sure that this goes well. My doctor told me post-operatively my focus will be to get my fluids in and staying hydrated. I was told that I would receive more info on the next phase at my post-op appt 1/21. If I hear of any websites with great recipes I will let you know.

I'm dong my post op shopping tomorrow..spending the weekend getting the house in order so I can just relax when I come home from the hospital..lots to do before Tuesday

I hoping to do the samething with getting the house in order. I hang absolutely no energy through because of the pro op diet. I feel so drained. I'm hoping to have my husband do my shopping for the post op foods after surgery. He worked in a supermarket. So I'm lucky in that way.

I am scheduled for the 13th! The week is quickly approaching. I only have to do one week pre op diet. Too. Having trouble trying to put together some pureed recipes for post op

I'm the same day. I also only have 1 week of the pre op diet too, I'm dragging already and I'm on day 4 . How about you?

Have you looked on Pinterst. You can search for anything

Thank you

Thank you.

I am scheduled for the 13th! The week is quickly approaching. I only have to do one week pre op diet. Too. Having trouble trying to put together some pureed recipes for post op

I'm the same day. I also only have 1 week of the pre op diet too, I'm dragging already and I'm on day 4 . How about you?

Have you tried to look on Pinterst, you can search for anything.