Calling all October sleevers!!

[Nancy MBGC 90]

Ok guys I got a question. My doctor told me I didn't need to do anything except no Water or food after 12am on Oct 5th my surgery date. I keep reading everybody is on liquid only diets for 2 weeks and alot about enlarged livers. My surgeon mentioned none of that. If this helps understanding my situation my SW=280 and my CW=245 I'm a 37 yr old very active male. Just getting a lil nervous reading all this

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My surgeon does not require 2weeks liquid preop. Just 2 week preop of low carb low cal.

[Angelnrs 38]

Mine is in 7 days. October 2,2017. I'm getting very nervous every lol and reading everything I can. I am on the 2 week liquid diet and what I am worried about is that I a leaving on a business trip to California today. I bought the powders you mix and hope they will be enough to keep the cravings down. So far I have been doing good. I did slip up early in when friends were over but I stuck to Protein food, no carbs. I have lost 16 pounds in just over a week of the pre op diet.

Edited September 25, 2017 by Angelnrs

[charliebarry 6]

10 hours ago, BuffaloBill said:

Ok guys I got a question. My doctor told me I didn't need to do anything except no Water or food after 12am on Oct 5th my surgery date. I keep reading everybody is on liquid only diets for 2 weeks and alot about enlarged livers. My surgeon mentioned none of that. If this helps understanding my situation my SW=280 and my CW=245 I'm a 37 yr old very active male. Just getting a lil nervous reading all this

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Depending on your current health and your surgeon's policy they may not require a liquid diet. I'd try to eat healthy/low carb and go with the surgeon's instructions.

[jessim78 24]

Congrats! Im going Oct 3rd... day 2 on the liver shrinking diet...

[belinda401 116]

11 hours ago, BuffaloBill said:

Ok guys I got a question. My doctor told me I didn't need to do anything except no Water or food after 12am on Oct 5th my surgery date. I keep reading everybody is on liquid only diets for 2 weeks and alot about enlarged livers. My surgeon mentioned none of that. If this helps understanding my situation my SW=280 and my CW=245 I'm a 37 yr old very active male. Just getting a lil nervous reading all this

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I have seen varying requirements. I have went onto You Tube and viewed the surgery first hand and have seen how the liver can get in the way if it is enlarged. I would ask your doctor and see what his explanation is. If you want peace of mind do a liquid diet for 5 days prior to the surgery anyway - I don;t believe that it would have any adverse effects (but I am not a doctor!). My pre-op is 5 days. It will be 2 weeks if I go into pre-op and have gained weight - keeps me honest!!

[chica320 18]

My surgeons coordinater told me the same thing no 2 week diet just dont eat after midnight

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[Amy Beth 3]

My date is October 26th..starting a low carb diet..doctor said low carb will remove sugar and liver will shrink

[bbmouse 3]

Oct. 2nd for me

[Meguone 72]

Yes!!! I'm October 30th. I can't wait.

[cindyRH 39]

Day 5 of pre Op diet with no cheating! I can do this!

[AMH1234 27]

7 hours ago, Angelnrs said:

Mine is in 7 days. October 2,2017. I'm getting very nervous every lol and reading everything I can. I am on the 2 week liquid diet and what I am worried about is that I a leaving on a business trip to California today. I bought the powders you mix and hope they will be enough to keep the cravings down. So far I have been doing good. I did slip up early in when friends were over but I stuck to Protein food, no carbs. I have lost 16 pounds in just over a week of the pre op diet.

I slipped on day 3 and ate extra Protein. I felt guilty. Isn't it crazy what we consider a slip now vs before? Lol!

[bailboheme 15]

Just got the call today! October 24th so nervous/excited!

[SueK17 6]

October 13 (Friday the 13th) [emoji4]. I've been so looking forward to this, but now I'm starting to wonder if I'll be able to do it. Does anyone else feel like that? I guess I'm worried I won't be able to get in all my Water and Protein or I will somehow manage to be the one who fails to lose weight. Please tell me I'm not alone.

[SueK17 6]

Yes

Yes.

[Judy Gaer 43]

I am october 10. I have the same fears as you. I am also terrified that post surgery I will say "why did I do this to myself." However I am comforted by not knowing anyone who has regretted it after 6 months. So I will remind myself that the first 6 months are hard but I/we/you can do it. We just have to keep focused.