So Yesterday morning I arrived at the doctor's office. A short Nutrition breakdown, LOTS of paperwork signing (Yes, I will pay if my insurance doesn't, yes, I agree to a full blow cut down the middle of my stomach if the planned laparoscopic surgery plan needs to be changed.) a short Powerpoint discussion on what's going to happen, and a few other hurried consultations - oh, and of course, buying the shakes/snacks/soups that my doctor requires after surgery (my doc doesn't like the Protein combinations in Premier Protein shakes, and I've agreed to drink the alternate - at least in the beginning).

Then I was off to the hospital for a pre-op meeting there and a few tests - EKG, Chest xray and another blood draw - dang we give a lot of blood for this! LOL

And of course, because I like torture, I also had my second eye cataract surgery later that afternoon LOL

My pre-op diet doesn't look too bad on paper... first 7 days goes like this:

Breakfast - 8oz shake

Snack - one of the bars I bought here's a link: http://www.bariatricdirect.com/vanilla-crisp-bar-p/barfluffyvanilla.htm?utm_content=Fluffy%20Vanilla%20Crisp%20Bar&gclid=CJeY14nhwMwCFYIBaQodee8AVg&Click=1504&utm_source=ShoppingFeeds&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&utm_term=BARFLUFFYVANILLA OR Protein Drink like this: http://www.bariatricdirect.com/peach-mango-drink-p/condrinkpeach.htm

Lunch: 2-4 ounces lean meat, 1/2C steamed non-starchy veggies OR 1C salad (lowfat dressing)

Snack - another bar or drink

dinner - 1/2 shake 2-4 ounces lean meat, 1/2 C steamed veggie or 1C salad

Snack - bar or drink

Unlimited sugar free Jello or popsicles

The last 2 days are all liquids... shakes, drinks, broth, plus the popsicles and jello.

Nothing after midnight on the 15th of May.

Then I show up on Monday, May 16th to go to sleep and wake up on the Loser's Bench! I can't wait!!!!

Now I'm wondering when the whiney part will start! LOL

Stay positive.

Edited May 4, 201610 yr by GermanShepherdMama

Congrats and best to you. My visit was Monday for May 17 surgery. I agree there is a lot to take in, and the part about open procedure option made me nervous. I am having a revision an had open last time and did not want to go that route again, but with my past WLS problems, what ever it takes. I felt much better talking to surgeon and PA that they have done many of these revisions, and only with excessive bleeding (3% of time) do they have to go open.

Edited May 4, 201610 yr by RJC5197

Yeah! You are on your way! I have my pre op day on 5/26 and Surgery on 6/1. Getting a little anxious now that's it's less than a month away!

Stay positive.

I'm going to try, really really REALLY hard!!!! Even when I'm sure I'm going to starve hahaha!

Congrats and best to you. My visit was Monday for May 17 surgery. I agree there is a lot to take in, and the part about open procedure option made me nervous. I am having a revision an had open last time and did not want to go that route again, but with my past WLS problems, what ever it takes. I felt much better talking to surgeon and PA that they have done many of these revisions, and only with excessive bleeding (3% of time) do they have to go open.

We are almost surgery date twins!!! I really hope it goes well for you too! If I end up with a full blown cut down my stomach, I'm getting a tattoo of a zipper to cover it! hahaha!

Yeah! You are on your way! I have my pre op day on 5/26 and Surgery on 6/1. Getting a little anxious now that's it's less than a month away!

It seems it takes so long, then BAM... it's here! Good luck!!

"We are almost surgery date twins!!! I really hope it goes well for you too! If I end up with a full blown cut down my stomach, I'm getting a tattoo of a zipper to cover it! hahaha!"

THX

Another thing I do if someone asked about my long scar is say it is from a Shark Attack.

Another thing I do if someone asked about my long scar is say it is from a Shark Attack.

Yes, a shark attack while I was surfing off the coast of Hawaii... I like it! hahaha!