AHHH! I just found out today that my surgery date is March 16th. 3 weeks from tomorrow.

It all seems so fast. I just started this process with an all day appointment at Mayo Clinic in November, and the time has FLOWN by.

I had my last visit with the psychologist on Friday and she signed off/discharged me then. I got the call from the surgical scheduler today and, I'm not even going to lie, started freaking out a little (okay, a lot).

Anyone else with March dates? My birthday is March 10th, so I can't think of a better way to usher in 33 than a new me.

I'm starting to get more nervous, but I keep telling myself that it's all for the better.

One preop visit, one lab visit, one bypass diet visit and then surgery. I don't know if anyone else has gone to Mayo Clinic, but they do not mess around. I've had to keep a significant food log (with pre and post-meal feelings) since November, had to cut out any alcohol and most caffeine and had to significantly increase exercise in order to be discharged.

Sorry, I'm kinda freaking out here. All of the forums here have been a massive help thus far, and I hope to post/contribute more as I go through the process.

WHEEE!

Hi Everyone! I'm new to this forum and am looking forward to learning from and getting to know you. My RNY is on 03/14/2016, and I cannot wait. I've been in the preparation process since June.

I'm on day 10 of the 2 week all liquid diet. At first I was miserable - headaches, crabby, hungry. I'm OK now...I just miss chewing something...even a piece of celery or a carrot!! All in good time.

Best wishes to all who are recovering or who have procedures coming up!! We got this!!

My surgery is scheduled on March 17 at St Bernadine. I'm a little nervous but I pray my way out. I am new to this site so I'm hoping for some encouragement. I am not always available to go to support groups but I can at least reach out here. There is so much information. I'm grateful for everyone sharing.

Welcome to you both @@third4life and @@Shellwash you both have come to the right site to get great information and even better encouragement, I'm scheduled for a revision from the sleeve to the bypass on March 16th due to complications...

Just found out today that my surgery is scheduled 3/31 @ 12:15. I decided on 1/27 I was going to do this and moved through all the pre-op stuff quickly. Luckily my insurance didn't require the six month supervision or anything outside of what my surgeons office does anyway. I just can't believe it is going to really happen. Excited and nervous all at the same time! My one week pre-op liquid diet will be during my youngest daughters birthday and Easter so that will present challenges but it will prepare me for my new way of eating.

@@sunshine1531 OMG congratulations! It's a great feeling, isn't it?

@@dustydaisy - WOO! Which Mayo Clinic? I'm in Arizona. Yeah, they don't play around with it here. I'm so intrigued by all of the research studies they do here.

I live in Iowa so I get treated at the one in Rochester MN they have great doctors. I have been going for 3 years now I have a team of 2 neurologist and 3 neurosurgeons, so the bariatric team works close with them.

Hi Everyone! I'm new to this forum and am looking forward to learning from and getting to know you. My RNY is on 03/14/2016, and I cannot wait. I've been in the preparation process since June.

I'm on day 10 of the 2 week all liquid diet. At first I was miserable - headaches, crabby, hungry. I'm OK now...I just miss chewing something...even a piece of celery or a carrot!! All in good time.

Best wishes to all who are recovering or who have procedures coming up!! We got this!!

My Dr at the Mayo clinic doesn't want me to do any liquid diet before. Kinda glad but I hear everyone else does it, but he must have a reason..

Hi Everyone! I'm new to this forum and am looking forward to learning from and getting to know you. My RNY is on 03/14/2016, and I cannot wait. I've been in the preparation process since June.

I'm on day 10 of the 2 week all liquid diet. At first I was miserable - headaches, crabby, hungry. I'm OK now...I just miss chewing something...even a piece of celery or a carrot!! All in good time.

Best wishes to all who are recovering or who have procedures coming up!! We got this!!

My Dr at the Mayo clinic doesn't want me to do any liquid diet before. Kinda glad but I hear everyone else does it, but he must have a reason..

Yeah, I think our guidelines are the same/similar. We only have to do soft foods 2 days prior and magnesium citrate the day prior to...move things along and out. No major liquid diets. It's strange (not that I'm complaining!).

Does MC Rochester do the whole Gatorade/Powerade (or diluted 100% fruit juice) thing for a week after? I found it quite strange. My nutritionist said I'm never going to want Gatorade again after that week, and I can imagine. Also, no red Gatorade/Powerade.

Edited March 10, 201610 yr by nearperfectmess

Hi Everyone! I'm new to this forum and am looking forward to learning from and getting to know you. My RNY is on 03/14/2016, and I cannot wait. I've been in the preparation process since June.

I'm on day 10 of the 2 week all liquid diet. At first I was miserable - headaches, crabby, hungry. I'm OK now...I just miss chewing something...even a piece of celery or a carrot!! All in good time.

Best wishes to all who are recovering or who have procedures coming up!! We got this!!

My Dr at the Mayo clinic doesn't want me to do any liquid diet before. Kinda glad but I hear everyone else does it, but he must have a reason..

Yeah, I think our guidelines are the same/similar. We only have to do soft foods 2 days prior and magnesium citrate the day prior to...move things along and out. No major liquid diets. It's strange (not that I'm complaining!).

Does MC Rochester do the whole Gatorade/Powerade (or diluted 100% fruit juice) thing for a week after? I found it quite strange. My nutritionist said I'm never going to want Gatorade again after that week, and I can imagine. Also, no red Gatorade/Powerade.

Yes Gatorade for 1 week, they told me it's so the stitching inside heals quicker and that they have had a good success rate of not having to repair it.

Well the Magnesium Citrate has been flowing throughout since 10AM this morning! I'm kinda happy I did the 10 day liquid diet because with that I can get a taste of the post-op diet and be prepared and aware! . Surgery in less than 24 hours! Woohooooooo!

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The day is here! Surgery in a couple of minutes! everything is going great so far! I am very blessed! ???? Hope everyone has a great day . I'll see you guys later!

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Eeek! I just heard my surgeon @ Mayo Clinic will require 2 weeks of OptiFast.. however, because I've lost 12 lbs since January, I may not have to. He's going to manually check my liver to see if he thinks it's necessary. Crossing fingers!

@@Iscarelys,best wishes on your surgery. Happy birthday to a new you!

I'm 3 days away....

Edited March 11, 201610 yr by Donegirl4life

Eeek! I just heard my surgeon @ Mayo Clinic will require 2 weeks of OptiFast.. however, because I've lost 12 lbs since January, I may not have to. He's going to manually check my liver to see if he thinks it's necessary. Crossing fingers!

My surgeon said my liver was fine based on a manual check and I'm more bottom heavy than abdominal heavy. I was put on a 14 day preop due to my bmi of 57. I have lost about 30lbs. Hopefully you don't have to do it. ...

Edited March 11, 201610 yr by Donegirl4life

Best wishes @Iscarleys, keep us updated

Eeek! I just heard my surgeon @ Mayo Clinic will require 2 weeks of OptiFast.. however, because I've lost 12 lbs since January, I may not have to. He's going to manually check my liver to see if he thinks it's necessary. Crossing fingers!

My surgeon said my liver was fine based on a manual check and I'm more bottom heavy than abdominal heavy. I was put on a 14 day preop due to my bmi of 57. I have lost about 30lbs. Hopefully you don't have to do it. ...

Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I've been on the preop liquid diet on day 11 and have lost only about 8.2 lbs. I'm proud for those that's dropping large numbers but begging for advice. My surgery is March 15th.

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