Anyone else scheduled for January 2018? I have my surgery scheduled for January 11. I'm having to wait until next year because I had a stent put in back in December 2016. The anesthesiologist won't sign off until I have had the stent for at least a year and am able to come off of Plavix for the surgery.

I'd like some advice...

My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet. But I'm on a clear liquid 2 weeks following then liquid for 4 weeks. Total of 6 weeks liquid. When on clear liquids what did you all drink? Any suggestions for proteins and clear liquids. I think I need to order some things. I'm pretty much going to be on my own. Any suggestions appreciated. Also, vitamins? which ones did you all like?

I agree with newlifeat40 about making it a secret group. Please let us know what you and others think?

Me! I got my date Jan 24, 2018!

Hey everyone, I had mine done yesterday. 1 more night in hospital and hopefully go home tomorrow.

Me! Jan 15

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4 minutes ago, naturalbrownsuga said:

Me! Jan 15

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I'm with you on the 15th!

I'm with you on the 15th!

Mine is the day after.. 16th

Hey everyone, I had mine done yesterday. 1 more night in hospital and hopefully go home tomorrow.

How are you doing? Thinking of you and everyone else who has already had theirs done!


Surgery Date: January 8, 2018
Sleeve Gastrectomy

What vitamins are you all going to take?

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What Vitamins are you all going to take?

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I'm going to continue my multi vitamins I the morning and crush them, as well as powdered magnesium which I dissolve in water every evening. Also omega 3, calcium, and Biotin for my hair. I don't take calcium with the multi vits, but later in the day.. I have osteopenia so have to keep my intake of calcium etc. up.

How are you doing? Thinking of you and everyone else who has already had theirs done!


Surgery Date: January 8, 2018
Sleeve Gastrectomy

I’m doing alright thank you! Some pain, bloating which is to be expected but overall, so far so good! Keeping a constant positive mind will help!

I'd like some advice...
My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet. But I'm on a clear liquid 2 weeks following then liquid for 4 weeks. Total of 6 weeks liquid. When on clear liquids what did you all drink? Any suggestions for proteins and clear liquids. I think I need to order some things. I'm pretty much going to be on my own. Any suggestions appreciated. Also, vitamins? which ones did you all like?

I would recommend trying a few different clear protein drinks before your surgery. I’m sorry to say that I find them to be soapy and very hard to drink. I threw out the Premier protein clear one. I’m struggling through the isopure. I only have to drink clear liquids the day before, the day of, and the day after my surgery. But try and find one you can tolerate.

Anyone here from Chicago

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I'd love a secret group too!!

I'm scheduled for Monday the 8th and got stuck in LA today due to the storm coming at home (Boston). I begged the uber guy to stop at a drug store so I could buy protein drinks. Lol My pre-op testing was supposed to be tomorrow but clearly that won't be happening. My surgeon's office is great though, they are going to try and get me in on Friday (I'm taking red-eye home tomorrow hopefully) or worst case the morning of surgery. They said it's not not ideal but they would try and work with me. Such a relief!! I was bawling in the airport when they said yes flight was cancelled.

Me! I’m tomorrow and trying to not be too emotional/anxious!!!