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So my dietician has be doing 1 week modified fast. 4 Protein Shakes a day. All the vegetable I want except starches. Fish grilled or baked. And sugar free popsicles

the day before surgery. Clear fluids only.

Go figure so many variations

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Congrats everyone!! And good luck!

I requested to join the sleeve may 2017 group.

My blog is fatchocobomom.com - it's a bit of my geeky side, but I've been talking about my wls stuff as well, and linking my vlog. I'm hoping to update more.

I didn't really get any info on a pre-op diet, so I came up with my own, based on what seemed like the norm for everyone else. I'll start tomorrow or Monday, depending if I can get to the store tomorrow or not. >.> While my anxiety is going more and more, I'm doing alright. Had a few break downs, but because of some support issues that are now worked out. Forcing myself to do a pre op is really hard, because my brain says "well, you don't have to! Enjoy this time!" But, I figure I really should, better for my recovery and my mental well being.

And despite feeling so torn on that little aspect, I'm 100% committed to after surgery. I'm getting stocked up- lots of broths, lots of Soups, lots of Protein powders, sugar free jellos and all the little stuff I think will help keep me going.

Still...anyone else just feel like their going to explode before surgery? I'm feeling so many emotions, and I really feel like it's so much at once.

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So finally got my date and it is May 11th. Are there any other May sleevers out there who want to join me in this journey?
I also invite the veterans to join and guide us May sleevers through the process.


My date is May 9, 2017 & I'm so excited!



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Thanks! I don't actually start my pre-op liquid diet until April 29th. But I'm ready! I have to use a brand called Bariatric Advantage. It's supposed to keep you full a little longer.

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May 2! I have a 1 week low carb pre-op diet starting tomorrow :blush: After approval it just goes SO fast! Approval has been such a rollercoaster ride that I think I had almost come to terms with not having the surgery - so I'm a little nervous but also ready for the life change! I'm thinking I'll do liquid diet the last 3 days of the week just in prep for the surgery as well. Good luck everyone!

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1 st day Pre op.....So far so good......Protien shake this AM...Still not hungry.....green smoothie next. It's suppertime I am worried about.

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3 hours ago, christmasinmay said:

May 2! I have a 1 week low carb pre-op diet starting tomorrow :blush: After approval it just goes SO fast! Approval has been such a rollercoaster ride that I think I had almost come to terms with not having the surgery - so I'm a little nervous but also ready for the life change! I'm thinking I'll do liquid diet the last 3 days of the week just in prep for the surgery as well. Good luck everyone!

I am MAY 2nd as well....Today wasy first day of pre op diet...So far so good. Keeping busy helps.....I will update when the rest of the family begins to cook and I smell the solid food.....NOW THATS WHERE MY CONCERNS LAY!

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I'm scheduled for May 1. I saw a comment about starting a Facebook group - I'd love to join if that happens!

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Too clarify, you have gained weight since your initial visit with your surgery? If so, my surgeon told me that I couldn't gain weight from my initial visit, if I did that insurance would deny me. It may be different for different insurances. Have you been approved yet?

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