I got the call and my surgery has been scheduled for Feb 1st! Anyone else being sleeved around that date?

Mine is scheduled for 2/8. I am excited and nervous.

I will be between 1/25 and 2/7 ????

How exciting for you! I'm scheduled for February 2nd so almost the same. Good luck with everything!

My surgery date is Feb 1st! Preop diet starts Monday.

I did my shopping for the pre-op diet. The reality of all of this finally hit me! My surgeon requires a two week pre-op diet of 1500 calories a day. I'm terrified that my liver won't shrink enough for surgery, so I'm doing a liquid diet the last five days before surgery. Not sure if that will make a difference or not, but at least I will be mentally prepared for a liquid diet after surgery!

I got the call and my surgery has been scheduled for Feb 1st! Anyone else being sleeved around that date?

Mine is on Feb 1st too!!!!

My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet - just Clear liquids the day before and no food from midnight BUT I want to be on a mostly liquid diet so I started substituting two meals with shakes last week. Starting Monday I might do completely shakes. Not sure. He said weighing less really helps and losing weight right before helps thin out the stomach which makes for better stitching.

I'm very excited! Congratulations on getting your date!

Good luck!!!

I'm February 1st!! I'm super excited and nervous ????

I am scheduled for Feb 1st too...I am on the pre op and so anxious to get the surgery done ????????

My surgery is also Feb. 1st!!! While I'm excited and committed to my decision to have wls...I am still more than a little concerned that

1. Something will go badly in surgery and my family will suffer undue hardship and pain because I chose to have an "elective" surgery.

2. The surgery does not work for me because A---I don't really know when I'm full and when I should stop eating. B---I have not mastered how to not gobble my food but chew all my food into a mush. C---is it possible that I love food too much?

3. I lose the weight and gain it ALL+ back...AS USUAL

I have to be all in for my family and friends---Selling the sleeve as the cure to my high blood pressure being that Im allergic to many bp meds and that it runs on both sides of family. Secretly, I really dont know how this will play out. Does anyone else have similiar concerns? I know the sleeve is best for my health and I have been waiting for this day to finally come...

Good Luck everyone and let's keep in touch.

I share several of your concerns. I am worried that I won't lose the weight after surgery. I am also petrified of the hair loss thing.. My hair is already thin and I can't afford to lose much. I may be wearing ball caps for a while.. I am determined that this will work for me and I have already started to retrain myself on my eating habits. The 1st is drawing near and we are about to start our story. ????

Edited January 21, 201610 yr by Adina's_Journey

I am going Feb 1 as well!

I will be on a liquid diet 8 days before.

I was looking through some of my paperwork and see that I am supposed to be on a 1400 calorie diet 2 weeks before surgery...SURPRISE!!! I plan on starting tomorrow.

@@Adina's_Journey I totally forgot about the hair loss. It seems that I read that there are Vitamins that may help. What vitamins (brand...type...gummies...liquid....etc) are everyone planning to take?

Our time is coming QUICK!!!! Time to get ready.

Here is my get ready list:

(What's on yours?)

1. Take before pictures and do body measurements.

2. Purchase vitamins, Protein powder, "good" groceries

3. Pack for hospital---don't forget an extension cord!!!

4. Get my hair colored

5. Make sure my house is in order

@@Brown Suga

Good idea with the extension cord. I drug my bag out weeks ago...lol. I haven't done my pics and measurements yet but I do know I need to go get a pedicure before the surgery. I've never had one before and I don't want anyone laughing at my funky feet while I'm unconscious. I already have a cell and ipad charger in there, oh and some slippers for the hospital walks. I borrowed a pair of maternity pants for the trip home if I need them.

For Vitamins I found some liquids vitamins, one for day and one for night. A friend told me that liquid vitamins have a better absorption rate than pills. Also got some liquid Tylenol, some have said they have allot of trouble swallowing the caplets. I have bought some protien powder and some protien Water. I also got some Biotin and callogen because they help improve the elasticity in skin. Might help with the loose skin some, never hurts to try.

I am going grocery shopping tomorrow for some broth and liquids for the first week or two after surgery. I'll go get my next step foods when its time. If they are here I may be too tempted to eat them while I'm on liquid stage. I didn't get this way because of my strong willpower ????

I even bought some Nioxin shampoo and conditioner because many have said that while it didn't stop hair loss it did help grow it back a little quicker.

I am so ready for this, I am glad to have found this site. Nice to meet others going thru this as well, don't feel so alone.

Edited January 22, 201610 yr by Adina's_Journey

I had my final pre-op testing and prep classes yesterday! I went shopping a few weeks ago for liquids, but I keep thinking I need a bigger variety.

As for Vitamins, my doctor has a kit that insurance covers, but all vitamins have to chewable or liquid.

I just keep trying to not think about the hair loss and loose skin, but I realize I will have to face that reality soon enough.