I didn't see an OCT thread, so let's make one! I just got my date today and it's 10/9! Any other October dates yet?

14 hours ago, Misacheiver said:

Hey everyone!! I go in on October 5th!! I just started my 2 week pre-op diet, have a nice nasty Headache, excited, scared, nervous, sooooo many different emotions!! I hope you're all doing better than I am! I'll be honest though, I have ZERO support at home, which makes this very difficult. But it's for Me. It's My desicion, and I need to make a change for ME!! For my life. For my children!! I hope and pray that the rest of you have the support you need. If not, I'll be here for you!! ?

My surgery is October 4th and I feel you! I have no energy. I also have little to no support, only one person is there for me irl right now and I'll be alone in the hospital. You are not alone you have us and your wonderful kids too! We can support each other.

@belinda401 I like Isopure ready made - a little pricey but 20 oz have 40 gr of protein. I like the blue raspberry and punch they are clear liquid and a little tart, pour over ice. I am also stocking up on bone broth. As far as shakes, I like Premier Protein ready-made and Jay Robb dreamsicle. My surgery will be Oct 24th.

I'm super excited my surgery is Oct. 10th.

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Mine is October 3rd. I can't wait!

Well my pre-op diet starts tomorrow. I had a 2 hour session with the nutritionist and my doctor's nurse in which they went over in great detail the pre-op and post-op requirements. I am really trying to stay positive about the next two weeks. Bottom line, if my Dr goes in and my liver is too fatty, he won't perform the surgery. I don't want to come all this way to just be turned away on the operating table. Operation pre-op is in full effect!

Oh wow, mine never said anything about that. I'm still one visit before approval but I will definitely ask about it.

1 hour ago, confusedturtle3 said:

Well my pre-op diet starts tomorrow. I had a 2 hour session with the nutritionist and my doctor's nurse in which they went over in great detail the pre-op and post-op requirements. I am really trying to stay positive about the next two weeks. Bottom line, if my Dr goes in and my liver is too fatty, he won't perform the surgery. I don't want to come all this way to just be turned away on the operating table. Operation pre-op is in full effect!

My doc wanted me to lose 10 pounds and I followed Bariatric Fusion's Liver Reduction Diet. I printed out their pdf and hung several of them all over my house! Its 3-4 protein shakes (their Orange and Chocolate are tolerable- we have to remember it's a protein shake and not a meal! I made them with ice and non-fat milk = kinda milkshake-y ) and SF jello, SF pops (tropical flavor!!) and homemade broth, V8 and low sugar cranberry juice. I lost 13.5 pounds! I had a few cheat days with roasted chicken breast and steamed veggies but overall I got used to it. I whined a bunch, work was sometimes frustrating and the cravings got insane at times but I kept my eye on the prize and I did get used to it. I went in a few weeks later and he was very pleased with the loss. I got submitted, approved and scheduled within three days!

You've come so far at this point. stay focused on what you want: slimmer happier healthier lighter (insert adjective here) and two weeks will fly by! Good luck to you!!

How is pre-op Diet going? Mine is strict three shakes a day! Have lost 12 pounds in first four days!

Good luck @DoDo64!

41 minutes ago, DoDo64 said:

Mine is strict three shakes a day! Have lost 12 pounds in first four days!

Mine is similar with a corollary of allowed extras. Photo of it follows.

On 9/13/2017 at 0:59 PM, newlifebegins2017 said:

Same here! Super excited and scared at the same time!

October 2nd for me too!

@Rainbow_Warrior why no coffee?

Thanks @Sosewsue61

2 minutes ago, DoDo64 said:

why no coffee?

Caffeine is a mild inhibitor of the pre-op process and a diuretic with inappropriate timing.

Last two weeks = no coffee, no coffee-flavoured or chai-flavoured protein shakes.

10/18 for me. [emoji322]


"Drop It Like it's Hot [emoji91]"

October 10!

I am having mine also October 10th