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.

I'm may 11 too!

Hi my op is booked for may 8th. Feeling very lonely as I have just moved to my husbands town and don't really know anyone. This journey is very scary when you can't sit down with a girlfriend and talk about it as much as I love my husband he is a great support but sometimes you just need another girl. Anyway wishing everyone luck I really can't wait to start living my life again. X

We are all here with you. Any time.

I'm may 4th

Hi guys May 11th Sleever here! I started a fb group for May so we all have support and can help each other! Fb group is BP May Sleevers [emoji16]


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On 4/16/2017 at 9:12 PM, TTrisha said:

Thank you!

Hey Trish,

How was your first day with the full liquid diet? I'm living vicariously through you because mine start next Tuesday and I'm curious did you get results yet or is it too early? ?

Hey Trish,

How was your first day with the full liquid diet? I'm living vicariously through you because mine start next Tuesday and I'm curious did you get results yet or is it too early? [emoji3]

Hey Sweet, my preop diet doesn't start till May 4th. I only have one week of low calorie and high protein diet and 1 day of liquid diet before surgery.

My blood results came back. My potassium was lower but still little out of range. I am supposed to see my primary on Monday to see if he can put me on some meds to help control my levels. Right now I am just taking one day at a time. They will do my blood work right before surgery and if my levels are not in control they will postpone.

I am hoping my primary will give me something to help. Thank you for thinking ok me [emoji4].

How are you doing on your journey?

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been on in a little while. First thing. About a Facebook group. I found one that has already been created and I have joined it. So far it seems pretty good! It's called "April/May '17 Sleeve support group". It should come up in search. If not, I can try to link it here in another post!

TTrisha, I'm so sorry to hear about your potassium issues. I hope it gets resolved soon! Guess what? Just now prior to surgery again they've found another issue with me that might mean I have to cancel surgery again! Last time it was uncontrolled diabetes. This time I might have Cushings! My cortisol levels have been testing through the roof! But I am still waiting on confirmatory results and another analysis by my endocrinologist. They did a CT scan though and my left adrenal gland is nodular (meaning it has lots of tiny tumors on it). She still thinks that I might not have Cushings though. I don't know how she thinks that at this point though given I do have the adrenal tumors and the high cortisol. I'm praying I can go ahead with surgery.

Sweet, you asked me how my diabetes is now. Well, it is much better than it was but still not where I need to be. However, my blood sugars and A1C results are at an acceptable level for surgery to occur. I had a lot of side effects from using the insulin, so we are trying to control it with a max dose of Metformin and Glipizide twice daily. I am also doing a ketogenic diet which is very good for diabetics, especially at helping reverse it. The surgery was my next step so I can reduce weight and hopefully get rid of it. Though if I have Cushings, my diabetes might be partially caused by that and would explain why it's been hard to control.

Hope you all are doing well and hope you guys join the Facebook group! It says it's for people having surgery from April 15th 2017 to May 15th 2017, but I don't think there's be any issue with any May sleevers who are having surgery towards the end of May!

Nico

I just was wondering does anybody not have to do the liquid diet before surgery. I went to my pre-op testing today, and they said once they got everything back and its normal they would medically clear me for surgery. After that I just have to go to a nutrition class, but I don't have a do any liquid diet, is that normal.

May 15th just got my date today! Super excited!!!!

9 minutes ago, Bri24 said:

I just was wondering does anybody not have to do the liquid diet before surgery. I went to my pre-op testing today, and they said once they got everything back and its normal they would medically clear me for surgery. After that I just have to go to a nutrition class, but I don't have a do any liquid diet, is that normal.

I don't have one. Every program/surgeon is different I think. I'm trying to figure out what to do, because it wasn't required, but my surgeon did say it's recommended. But he only said to eat lean meats and liquids. That's not really much to go on, lol.

May 23rd

I just was wondering does anybody not have to do the liquid diet before surgery. I went to my pre-op testing today, and they said once they got everything back and its normal they would medically clear me for surgery. After that I just have to go to a nutrition class, but I don't have a do any liquid diet, is that normal.

I don't have to do liquid, but I do have to do a low cal, low fat, low carb diet for 2 weeks with protein shakes (under 800 calories/day). I start this coming Tuesday and honestly can't wait! I'm sure I'll think different a few days in. [emoji6]

6 hours ago, TTrisha said:

Hey Sweet, my preop diet doesn't start till May 4th. I only have one week of low calorie and high Protein diet and 1 day of liquid diet before surgery.

My blood results came back. My potassium was lower but still little out of range. I am supposed to see my primary on Monday to see if he can put me on some meds to help control my levels. Right now I am just taking one day at a time. They will do my blood work right before surgery and if my levels are not in control they will postpone.

I am hoping my primary will give me something to help. Thank you for thinking ok me .

How are you doing on your journey?

Everything o.k. I got lots of pre-op appointments within the next two weeks before my surgery. I guess to meet the team and getting the paperwork out the way. It's exciting.

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been on in a little while. First thing. About a Facebook group. I found one that has already been created and I have joined it. So far it seems pretty good! It's called "April/May '17 Sleeve support group". It should come up in search. If not, I can try to link it here in another post!

TTrisha, I'm so sorry to hear about your potassium issues. I hope it gets resolved soon! Guess what? Just now prior to surgery again they've found another issue with me that might mean I have to cancel surgery again! Last time it was uncontrolled diabetes. This time I might have Cushings! My cortisol levels have been testing through the roof! But I am still waiting on confirmatory results and another analysis by my endocrinologist. They did a CT scan though and my left adrenal gland is nodular (meaning it has lots of tiny tumors on it). She still thinks that I might not have Cushings though. I don't know how she thinks that at this point though given I do have the adrenal tumors and the high cortisol. I'm praying I can go ahead with surgery.
Sweet, you asked me how my diabetes is now. Well, it is much better than it was but still not where I need to be. However, my blood sugars and A1C results are at an acceptable level for surgery to occur. I had a lot of side effects from using the insulin, so we are trying to control it with a max dose of Metformin and Glipizide twice daily. I am also doing a ketogenic diet which is very good for diabetics, especially at helping reverse it. The surgery was my next step so I can reduce weight and hopefully get rid of it. Though if I have Cushings, my diabetes might be partially caused by that and would explain why it's been hard to control.
Hope you all are doing well and hope you guys join the Facebook group! It says it's for people having surgery from April 15th 2017 to May 15th 2017, but I don't think there's be any issue with any May sleevers who are having surgery towards the end of May!
Nico

Nico, I am sorry to hear about all the issues you are having. I am diabetic too and can understand how frustrating it can be when you are trying to do the right thing for your health and have obstacles.

Please keep us posted and I will join the Facebook page. See you there.

2 hours ago, fatchocobomom said:

I don't have one. Every program/surgeon is different I think. I'm trying to figure out what to do, because it wasn't required, but my surgeon did say it's recommended. But he only said to eat lean meats and liquids. That's not really much to go on, lol.

I have to do a 14 day high protein shake 2 times a day with 1 sensible meal i can inbox you the direct form if you want to do it or have some type of guide for yourself my doctor said its to shrink the liver.