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Got the call today and scheduled all pre-op & post-op appointments. I was seriously starting to think it would be 6 more months & now I'm scheduled.

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Wow you have your surgery date already. Congrats to you onthis new journey! Just curious, how long was the process? I attended WLS orientation last Thursday. Started pre-op diet on Friday, will meet with the surgeon on May 9th. I'm so excited.

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Thanks so much I had the seminar in January & did everything as quickly as possible. I must say though much of this depends on your insurance. Where are you located & what insurance do you have? Make sure your aware of everything they require. Best of luck to you!

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I'm a Kaiser member in Northern Cali. I attended an awesome support group yesterday at Kaiser. I understand that the surgeon will set the goal of how much weight I need to loss prior to surgery. Once I have met my goal, completed and cleared the eval and blood work, I should receive the BIG surgery date. I started my pre op diet meal last Friday and have already dropped 7lbs. Amazing. I'm so glad the meal plan does not require drinking Protein Shakes. It's actually real food LOL...high Protein low carbs. Anyway, I too wish you the best of luck on this rewarding and fantastic journey.

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My surgery is scheduled for May 30th as well! Are you doing a liver reduction diet yet? Where are you located, Seattle? (Just guessing by your "name"!!)

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17 minutes ago, Luv2luv2luvya said:

My surgery is scheduled for May 30th as well! Are you doing a liver reduction diet yet? Where are you located, Seattle? (Just guessing by your "name"!!)

Spokane

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I see you are coming up on your surgery next week!! You will do great! how is your pre op diet going? Are you on liquid only or a restricted diet? I had my surgery on May 11th and I am recovering well, even going back to work tomorrow!

let me know,

-Joe M.

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Mine was actually rescheduled until June 6th (womp womp), but I am very excited, and nervous... but ready! Am so happy to hear you're going back to work already, as I'm hoping to get back within less than 3 weeks as well! I am on a liver reduction diet, thankfully not only fluids yet!! Did you have any nausea afterwards? Am nervous about that part. Are you still on liquids-only now?

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6 minutes ago, Luv2luv2luvya said:

Mine was actually rescheduled until June 6th (womp womp), but I am very excited, and nervous... but ready! Am so happy to hear you're going back to work already, as I'm hoping to get back within less than 3 weeks as well! I am on a liver reduction diet, thankfully not only fluids yet!! Did you have any nausea afterwards? Am nervous about that part. Are you still on liquids-only now?

Yes so I had my surgery on Thursday May 11... I work part time jobs so iit's a bit easier to go back because tomorrow and Tues will be shorter shifts. that's only a week and a few days out of work..and I have been busy the past few days too feeling more myself.

I will say everyone is different. They say because I am a young male I am recovering quickly. But there is hope that others can too! I know some people go back to work within a few days while others took 3 weeks like you said. my doctor recommended 2 weeks off and then I started picking up shifts sooner because I felt good.

Yes I think everyone's pre-op diet is for the purpose of shrinking the liver (and the splean actually) to make room for the surgeon to safely do the procedure. I had to intake only 1000 calories/day and I ended up having less than that depending on the day. Low fats, no sugars... ect. I lost 16 lbs from those two weeks!

Nausea - YES that was my biggest concern too!

So in response... I talked to the anesthesiologist about this concern. She offered me a motion sickness patch, and also I requested that she give me anti-nausea medication while coming off of the anesthesia! IT WORKED- no issues!

Then in the hospital as I woke up it was apart of my medication to have more anti-nausea medication and that also worked great!

So I would not be afraid to ask for all of the medication to help with your concerns!

Now I am what my surgeon labels "stage 3" which is soft puree diet. Its basically thicker Soups, ... pureed vegetables... oh and scrambled egg whites. Its simple but so much better than the liquid phase! Friday I will move onto the 4th stage which is soft foods and puree diet which allows for heavier foods/puree.

-Joe M.

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10 hours ago, JPM514 said:

I see you are coming up on your surgery next week!! You will do great! how is your pre op diet going? Are you on liquid only or a restricted diet? I had my surgery on May 11th and I am recovering well, even going back to work tomorrow!

let me know,

-Joe M.

Congrats & glad to hear! I'm on liquid only to shrink my liver & it's going surprisingly well.

Two scoops Garden of life and two scoops of Orgain & one pack of costco frozen berry smoothie mix with blueberries raspberries and strawberries. That combined makes two perfect shakes within the guidelines.

That sounds really good. I never would have thought to mix different Protein powders. Thanks!

31 grams of protein in 1 shake. Remember that makes 2 smoothies though. I blend it with just over 2 cups of Water & it makes 2 16oz. Smoothies.

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One more week to go!

Time keeps on ticking ticking ticking into the future.

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One more week to go!
Time keeps on ticking ticking ticking into the future.


I'm counting the days for you and wish you the best! Can't wait to hear all about your surgery experience at Rockwood! I'll be at the hospital on the 2nd for my nutrition consultation with Dan! :) I'm excited for you!

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11 minutes ago, MissMellyMell said:


I'm counting the days for you and wish you the best! Can't wait to hear all about your surgery experience at Rockwood! I'll be at the hospital on the 2nd for my nutrition consultation with Dan!

<img src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20"> I'm excited for you!

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Thank you kindly. Your almost there! It won't be long now.

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For all of you having surgery tomorrow:

Good luck my thoughts and prayers are with you!

You will all do great! You are ready for this! Take it step by step and remember why you are doing it! That helps with the post-op "regret"... tell yourself all day today and before the surgery why you are doing it. When you wake up continue to remind yourself that! You got this!

-Joe M.

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