I finally got my date for surgery!!!! So happy and nervous at the same time. Anyone else being sleeved on April 24th? I can't believe I only have two month left!

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It's all happening so fast now. I hope recovery happens even faster.

I know I totally agree. Just gotta be mentally prepared that we'll have gas pain and have to walk walk walk after surgery to help pass that gas.

Just now, ck2kramer said:

I know I totally agree. Just gotta be mentally prepared that we'll have gas pain and have to walk walk walk after surgery to help pass that gas.

Yes, oh and don't forget the Gas-X strips. We need to have the Gas-X strips. People swear by them who took them immediately out of surgery.

Yes, oh and don't forget the Gas-X strips. We need to have the Gas-X strips. People swear by them who took them immediately out of surgery.

Thanks. I'm glad you told me. Never heard that before. So you can take it at hospital or once you get released. Cuz I'll be one to take it the day I'm in hospital. Lol

Yes, oh and don't forget the Gas-X strips. We need to have the Gas-X strips. People swear by them who took them immediately out of surgery.

Do y'all know why some people only have to do 1 week pre op liquid diet?

Just now, ck2kramer said:

Thanks. I'm glad you told me. Never heard that before. So you can take it at hospital or once you get released. Cuz I'll be one to take it the day I'm in hospital. Lol

From the VSG vlogs on Youtube, they said immediate out of surgery. Look up Fighting400. He said his wife put one in his mouth as soon as he was in his room and he never had too much gas pain. I think that and walking a lot can ward off a lot of it.

From the VSG vlogs on Youtube, they said immediate out of surgery. Look up Fighting400. He said his wife put one in his mouth as soon as he was in his room and he never had too much gas pain. I think that and walking a lot can ward off a lot of it.

Thanks I'll make sure my husband gives me one in case I'm too out of it.

Just now, ck2kramer said:

Do y'all know why some people only have to do 1 week pre op liquid diet?

Doctor's plan I suppose. My doctor has been doing bariatric surgery for over thirty years and teaches at University of Chicago, and is also the Chair of the Department. He doesn't require a liquid fast before or after anymore. Two weeks before he wants us on a low carb diet, like the one we'll be on after surgery. Right after surgery, after our stomachs are ready he said soft foods. I'm sure I'll get more info on April 17th when I have my preop class.

That's an interesting process. Wish that was my doctor.

2 minutes ago, Finding_Stacy said:

3 minutes ago, ck2kramer said:

Do y'all know why some people only have to do 1 week pre op liquid diet?

I had lost 20 lbs in two months so my doc is having me do 1 week pre op of 3 protein drinks and a lean cuisine or weight watchers meal at night and he said I should still lose a pound a day.

30 minutes ago, ck2kramer said:

I can't wait to start my liquid diet. Good luck to you !! Hopefully I get a date next week.

My surdery is,april 26th and Im starting my 2 week diet then as well. I cant wait...

My date is April 10th!!! Starting my pre op Monday!!! So weird to not have a next to Monday lol YAY!!!

Just now, JRaye said:

I had lost 20 lbs in two months so my doc is having me do 1 week pre op of 3 Protein drinks and a lean cuisine or weight watchers meal at night and he said I should still lose a pound a day.

If it works, then that's all you can ask for, right?

I'm not entirely on board with my doctor's plan. His version of low carb is 120 carbs a day. Maybe it works when calories are restricted to 700, which I believe they are after surgery. But for me now, and for the last ten years, I need to keep my net carbs under 20 to take off serious weight. I've lost almost 20 this past month alone and I eat regular food. In fact, I'm eating leftovers from last night for breakfast right now: Tikka Masala chicken with onions, red and green peppers. I still will do a shake when I'm running around, but usually I can make anything work, even McD. I'm old school Atkinsaholic.

Do you have a Lower BMI than most?

1 minute ago, ck2kramer said:

Do you have a Lower BMI than most?

I don't know if you're asking me or someone else, but my bmi is 59. I will say that in the past I've never counted calories, only carbs. But now that I've been doing this Fitbit thing, I signed myself up for the most extreme weight loss plan they offer, and I'm still coming up with a 1900 calorie deficit a day. I can see this turning people, like myself, into anorexics. I constantly want to beat that number daily .

6 minutes ago, ck2kramer said:

Do you have a Lower BMI than most?

It's 39 right now, but was 43 when I initially saw the surgeon in January . I think he felt that since I've been losing weight consistently that my liver has already been shrinking so 1 week of the diet is sufficient. I certainly didn't complain when he gave me this diet. I start it on the 30th.

Edited March 24, 20179 yr by JRaye