Thought I'd start a thread for those that are having their surgery July 26th so we can all vent/compare how we are feeling at each stage of the journey. How is everyone feeling at this point? I keep getting this question: Are you stressed or excited? My answer is both!

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Hello, I'm scheduled for July 26th as well. How are you tolerating the pre-op diet so far?

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I'm stressed because my blood sugar has been high...300. I'm now on Humalog and Victoza. Anyone else having trouble?

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I start the liquid diet tomorrow. I'm not sure if I'm more stressed for the surgery, or more from trying to lose the pre surgery weight. I dont have the blood sugar issues, but just had my preop physical and my GP said my heart murmer sounded different so now I have to go for an echo and ultrasound. Praying its nothing.

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Rocshae, how is your preop diet going?

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Edited July 18, 201610 yr by deekel8

Love that u started our own thread for July 26 sleeve sisters! I start my preop doet tuesday. Preop appt thurs. nervous about tests. Feeling excited but anxious about all i need to get done, especially at work before aurgery. But so ready for a new me!!!!

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Just so you know, pre op diet blows.. I was stuck with a 3 week liquid diet! Thank God for my uncles restaurant and giving me chicken Soup broth and albondigas broth.. it helped me out for a couple days.. the first 3 days was so horrible.. but I fought it by going out of the house and sleeping. I am so thankful for this post. Protein shakes and Water are life right now. Good luck all on your 7/26 surgery! It is really close now!

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Omg, 3 week liquid diet! U poor thing! I'll try not to complain too much about 1 week, lol

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Edited July 18, 201610 yr by deekel8

Omg, 3 week liquid diet! U poor thing! I'll try not to complain too much about 1 week, lol

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Lol yup.. but I'm sipping a Protein drink... chocolate Protein powder with a tablespoon of ovaltine mixed with almond coconut milk.. taste just like a mounds bar. I wish I can have all the horrible food, but all this is prepping me for my healthier life. And I'm super emotional.. I don't know why but hey, it feels nice to cry at stupid things lol

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That sounds yummy! Thanks for the idea!

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Rocshae, how is your preop diet going?

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Going really well so far, I started the 12th so I have 8 more days to go! I am struggling to get my Water in(any suggestions would be awesome) but I really like my Protein shakes so I really haven't been hungry. I do notice all the food advertisements more which makes me a little emotional but, I know that I'm better off following the path I'm on. Good luck to everyone we are getting really close now.

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Hi everyone! I saw the title of the post and thought I'd stop in and say hello and good luck. I am a July 26er, but from 2013 so I will be celebrating my 3 yr. surgiversary when you all are starting yours. Here's to a quick recovery for all of you!

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7/26 for me too! Excited and nervous but ready to be done! Go for preop work up tomorrow morning

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Mine is the 27th (which is awfully close) and lemme tell you...this liquid diet is TERRIBLE. The first day was hands down the worst. On day 3 now of a two week liquid diet. I was dreading this almost as much as surgery itself. I think the liquids after surgery will be way easier.

I also quit caffeine, which is a huge deal for me. The headaches and exhaustion has really been hard to deal with. Dealing with ending both at once has been very emotionally difficult, but I am ready. Just a little more snappy and emotional. I have to get used to people eating food around me that I can't have (like my friends and boyfriend eating burgers yesterday was brutal ) but I keep telling myself "this too shall pass". And it will. And in the end, these very MINOR tragedies will be but a distant memory. Although in the meantime, I am allowing myself to pout as much as I need.

Edited July 18, 201610 yr by annagene12

I start the liquid diet tomorrow. I'm not sure if I'm more stressed for the surgery, or more from trying to lose the pre surgery weight. I dont have the blood sugar issues, but just had my preop physical and my GP said my heart murmer sounded different so now I have to go for an echo and ultrasound. Praying its nothing.

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I'm 7/27, but close enough!

My EKG came back as "borderline" so I will be having a second one later on this week. Not sure what this means, but hoping its nothing... Doctor didn't seem too concerned so trying not to focus on it!

Seems like I'm one of the few that doesn't have a liquid diet pre-op. Starting this Wednesday I will be on a week of low/no carbs. and drinking a box of Impact Recovery drink a day.

I need to keep reminding myself that while this is major surgery, the complication rate is VERY low. I have anxiety and my mind is playing tricks on me. Scared I'm going to die under anesthesia....