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JayVSG    21

JayVSG
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Hello everyone my name is Jason and on Monday 8/22/16 I am getting my Gastric Sleeve

Right now I'm on my pre op diet which consists of Protein Shakes and chicken and vegetables mostly

I am scared to death cause I have never had surgery before

Some things I'm curious on, what are your guys meal plans per day, what do you eat? Just trying to get ideas for when I start eating solid food again

Also how does everyone deal with going out to dinner?

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thatmeanone    240

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Hi. I'm an August 22 too! Don't stress - you are going to be fine. I always get a little nervous during the waiting/prep for surgery - for me that's the worst part - so I just tell the anesthesiologist and they make all the worries go away lol

Im pretty sure that once we are back on solid food there is pretty much always something for us to eat as long as we have our Protein. I did south beach for like three years and my feeling is that it is probably similar except with much smaller potions.

So when you plan your meals - or when you are out - just focus on Protein first and enjoy the conversation and time out with people!

We are going to be fine.... Good luck!

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JayVSG    21

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Hi. I'm an August 22 too! Don't stress - you are going to be fine. I always get a little nervous during the waiting/prep for surgery - for me that's the worst part - so I just tell the anesthesiologist and they make all the worries go away lol

Im pretty sure that once we are back on solid food there is pretty much always something for us to eat as long as we have our Protein. I did south beach for like three years and my feeling is that it is probably similar except with much smaller potions.

So when you plan your meals - or when you are out - just focus on Protein first and enjoy the conversation and time out with people!

We are going to be fine.... Good luck!

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Thank you so much!

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Valentina    2,642

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You've already done the hard part.

You've recognized your obesity, you've taken responsibility for it, jumped through more hoops than you probably care to think about and are now coming to the end of the prep and about to enter, "the rest of your life".

Hopefully you've ready everything there is to read. Watched all of the videos you could--gone to all of the seminars, support group meetings and pre-op classes.

Now, until your surgery date:

Be kind to yourself

Take a deep breathe

Relax as much as possible

Stop listening to surgery "horror" stories

Only let positive vibes into your head

Rely on your research

Don't overthink the surgery

"Let it go"

Everything from here until you wake up after your surgery is pretty much on auto pilot now. You have chosen a team of highly skilled professionals to guide you through to the other side of your WLS. Allow them to do just that.

One step at a time. You will have a wonderfully joyful and successful WL journey, one step at a time.

Afraid of "bump in the road"? Well, my friend, that's what WE are here for. :)

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tholbert08    51

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Our hospital offers support groups free of charge. Look for one of those and continue with your nutrition appointments for help. I plan on continuing for a couple of months with that at least. Hoping for a November sleeve! Best wishes for Monday! So jealous! ????

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jenjenp    63

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Just had surgery Monday. I was worried all morning, i had an afternoon surgery. But I talked to the anesthesiologist as mentioned above. We spoke until i was out. As far as diet I am trying to drink all my Water. It's hard. I am eating yogurt. Protein shakes. Etc now. After a couple of weeks if I went out to eat I'm sure I could find something Just imagined yourself one month down the road, two months etc. best of luck and keep. Us posted

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JayVSG    21

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Our hospital offers support groups free of charge. Look for one of those and continue with your nutrition appointments for help. I plan on continuing for a couple of months with that at least. Hoping for a November sleeve! Best wishes for Monday! So jealous! ????

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Thank you, my hospital has support groups to and I do plan on going

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sw87    3

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Hi Jason! We have the same date... Just 2 days away now. So excited. I've never had surgery either so I also have that unknown of what surgery is all about. Best wishes on your procedure!

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JayVSG    21

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Hi Jason! We have the same date... Just 2 days away now. So excited. I've never had surgery either so I also have that unknown of what surgery is all about. Best wishes on your procedure!

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That's cool! God luck to you to, will have to keep in touch

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notnkanemore    3

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I am Monday too. I had my gall bladder removed a few years ago. The worst part for me was coming out of anesthesia. Evidently there can be a lot of air still in your body. But it didn't last that long and recovery was pretty quick. Hoping for a good experience this time as well. Good Luck!

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