Hi everyone! My date is 2/1 and I was looking for a sleeve buddy!!!! I'm 32, 5ft 6 and 286. I'll probably be about 270 on the day of surgery - self-imposed liquid diet. My surgeon doesn't require one but he did give me a list of things to get. Vitamins, Prilosec Otc (mandatory for me to take for 1 week before and 2 weeks after surgery even though I don't have reflux issues, to reduce acid for a better recovery), Protein shake (he gave me a list - I love pure protein and it's on there thank goodness), and some other stuff.

I'm very excited. I've scheduled a week off work. The week after I work only 4 days and then have a long 4 day weekend. I have tons of extra time just in case but hopefully I'm good with a week.

I'm not concerned about anything really except picking up my sweet 15 month old daughter afterwards. She's mommy's baby and she loves for me to pick her up and cuddle. She's also kind of rough - she's used to jumping all over me and playing. I've been trying to get her to be more gentle and it works for a bit but I feel bad that I have to restrict lifting her for 2 whole weeks. I'll get over it.

Anyways good luck everyone! Hope to hear from some fellow 2/1 sleevers!!!!

Awesome, glad it's working for you. I don't have a fitbit else I'd look into it. I've got surgery on 2/2, I'm also 32 and was around 270 when I started preop. My first surgeon didn't require one but when I changed my new one did. Luckily I got a choice between liquid diet and regular food that's low carb/low fat.

Wow we are close in stats! I'm down to 276 with this diet. Let's keep each other posted - you're one day after me!

Yeah I put myself on a liquid diet for the most part but today I am mandatorily on all clears!!! So far so good! Glad you got to choose. A lot of people don't.

You might like a Fitbit later on when you start getting more active its addictive to see your steps and try to beat your records. Then you can add other people and challenge them - motivating. And the app on my iPhone lets me track food, weight loss, calories burned - the Fitbit even tracks your sleep and how well you slept (restlessness, waking up, etc).

Sounds like I own stock in the company eh? Lol.

Edited January 31, 201610 yr by prettyCali916

I actually have a jawbone up that does much the same thing, but I had to stop wearing it when it started to give me a rash on my wrist. Apparently I didn't need to worry too much about the low carb thing after all because I got to the hospital and the surgeon okayed they giving me potatoes with dinner.

I actually have a jawbone up that does much the same thing, but I had to stop wearing it when it started to give me a rash on my wrist. Apparently I didn't need to worry too much about the low carb thing after all because I got to the hospital and the surgeon okayed they giving me potatoes with dinner.

Yeah I've heard about those! And I've heard about the rashes from these things, even the Fitbit. That's awesome!!! Did they weigh you at all?

Ah!!! Discharged at 10am. Made it home at noon - stopped off at the pharmacy on the way home.

Drank a 15g Protein shake on the way home. Feeling good except I'm sore all over - arms and legs. My potassium was low yesterday so I think that's why.

Laying in bed now with a full Water bottle and a heated blanket. Hubby is nearby on his laptop - he's already offered Jello and a shake so I'm in good hands.

Oh - and doc said yesterday that I should be 15lbs heavier because of the IV. Well I got on the scale and I was down a lb! Yay!!!!!!!

This is so amazing!

Congrats! So excited for you!

Ah!!! Discharged at 10am. Made it home at noon - stopped off at the pharmacy on the way home.

Drank a 15g Protein shake on the way home. Feeling good except I'm sore all over - arms and legs. My potassium was low yesterday so I think that's why.

Laying in bed now with a full Water bottle and a heated blanket. Hubby is nearby on his laptop - he's already offered Jello and a shake so I'm in good hands.

Oh - and doc said yesterday that I should be 15lbs heavier because of the IV. Well I got on the scale and I was down a lb! Yay!!!!!!!

This is so amazing!

Congrats and thanks for sharing your journey - I will be joining you on the sleeved side on the 9th and it definitely helps reading your process

@It's Time

I'm glad it's helpful! It is best to take in all you can and follow your surgeon's instructions to a T. That will ensure you have the best outcome. Having a hiatal hernia was unexpected because it didn't show up on the upper GI but I was aware of what it was and knew it was possible to be found - I signed a consent form saying he could fix it if I had one. I had read a lot about them on here so I was not shocked or freaked out. I'm really glad this forum exists.

Good luck on your upcoming procedure!!!!! You'll do amazing!

Edited February 4, 201610 yr by prettyCali916

Day 3 is winding down. Managed 45g of Protein in total and so far 34oz of Fluid (including shakes). I'm going to drink 6 more oz of Water before i go to bed. That's the best I could do today.

Meant to post that last night lol

Day 4 - woke up. 3 pounds down!

@It's Time

I'm glad it's helpful! It is best to take in all you can and follow your surgeon's instructions to a T. That will ensure you have the best outcome. Having a hiatal hernia was unexpected because it didn't show up on the upper GI but I was aware of what it was and knew it was possible to be found - I signed a consent form saying he could fix it if I had one. I had read a lot about them on here so I was not shocked or freaked out. I'm really glad this forum exists.

Good luck on your upcoming procedure!!!!! You'll do amazing!

Thank you ????

I am actually having a hernia repair as well and it's probably what freaks me out most but I'm ready for the journey

I do agree that we need to be knowledgeable going in and I have and definitely will continue following what the surgeon says - I need a smooth ride ????

Congratulations, I've been reading about your journey. I was just submitted for insurance approval today. Are you on instagram documenting your journey?

No not on Instagram. Just here lol! I could try though.... Create an IG strictly for this and post pics and stuff??? I might do that!!!

And thank you!

Feb. 10th is mine... How are you doing? Wishing you well...

Feb. 10th is mine... How are you doing? Wishing you well...

Good luck! That's right around the corner. It will creep up on you. Are you ready?

Somewhat ready... when I think I am, then I doubt myself... Age old story, scared of the un-known... Do you mind me asking where in California do you live? I'm in Cathedral City, right next to Palm Springs...

I don't mind at all! I'm in Sacramento! I'm actually going to a conference for work at the end of the month in Palm Springs, in Indian wells!

You'll be more than ready. I was analyzing things up until I went under lol.