Looking for November sleever friends. I am from Philadelphia

All done! Procedure at NY presperterian/Weill Cornell with dr Sharaiha. Went great. Arrived at 8a. Everyone super nice. Taken into room at 9:30 and then it’s over. Groggy coming out. Was in postop for about 3 hrs. No nausea just discomfort at first and gas pains that I felt around the stomach/back area. Came in waves but quickly dissipated. For some meds and we took a Lyft home to NJ. So far so good!

Just found out today that I'm tentatively scheduled for Monday, 11/20. Went through my pre-op today and have all my final appointments tomorrow afternoon. Kind of scrambling! Expecting a "liver shrinking diet" beginning tomorrow - advice welcome! Ordered a couple protein shake options on Amazon.

Single mom, 42, 2 teenagers, BMI right at 50

12 minutes ago, beckyagain said:

Just found out today that I'm tentatively scheduled for Monday, 11/20. Went through my pre-op today and have all my final appointments tomorrow afternoon. Kind of scrambling! Expecting a "liver shrinking diet" beginning tomorrow - advice welcome! Ordered a couple Protein Shake options on Amazon.

Single mom, 42, 2 teenagers, BMI right at 50

@beckyagain What all does your liver shrinking diet entail? I've found most differ a little from doctor to doctor. I am 8 days into my liver shrinking diet and have another six to go. I can have unlimited protein shakes, white meat (such as chicken, turkey, fish), low-fat cottage cheese and low-fat plain Greek yogurt and sugar free water enhancers and sugar-free popsicles

I’m on day 6 of my 2 week liquid presurgical diet. I’m dying! If i was this disciplined I️ wouldn’t have gotten this fat. Im so hungry. I️ have headaches and cravings and think about food all damn day. How are you getting through this?

@marvirga I've had on and off caffeine headaches all week. I've almost given in a few times but I'm holding out. My husband and I are having surgery the same day so having him go through it with me too, has been helpful.

I’m amazed at some of these pre-op diets. My surgery is Nov 21. I’m on day two of my pre-op diet and it’s no fun! Mine requires three Premier Proteins, one yogurt, four cups lettuce, two tbl lite dressing. I can add broth and jello. I’m not starving but boy oh boy do I want real food. How will I get through the next 12 days!?!

15 hours ago, LylaLovesCoffee said:

How about the nausea BabyFat23?

I don’t have any nausea either. I am just sore at the spot where he pulled my stomach through.

Edited November 9, 20178 yr by BabyFat23

Just now, BabyFat23 said:

I don’t have any nausea either. I am just sore at the spot where he pulled my stomach through.

I got the nausea... but it didn't last long.. the gas pains in my chest was a PITA. I'm burping them up now. That spot where they took my stomach out hurts too, but I was told that was normal. I'm glad you did so well.

I am very swollen. I am still not in pain. I have surgery pain but that’s it. I can drink my liquids just find. My husband got me this cup called my hydration , it least me know loud and clear that I need to be drinking something. I love it.

I am very swollen. I am still not in pain. I have surgery pain but that’s it. I can drink my liquids just find. My husband got me this cup called my hydration , it least me know loud and clear that I need to be drinking something. I love it.

You're a rock star! Heading to Jefferson at 7am this morning, I'm the first surgery for my surgeon. So excited, can't wait to start this journey. Wish me luck!

2 hours ago, BabyFat23 said:

I am very swollen. I am still not in pain. I have surgery pain but that’s it. I can drink my liquids just find. My husband got me this cup called my hydration , it least me know loud and clear that I need to be drinking something. I love it.

Keep drinking! I am 8 days post op and i was back in the dr office yesterday getting 3 bags of fluids. I was extremely dehydrated! Not fun at all. My dehydration led to a severe gout attack in my knee and i cannot even get out of my chair or walk right now! Good luck to you. Glad u are doing well!

1 hour ago, Jeremy19 said:

Keep drinking! I am 8 days post op and i was back in the dr office yesterday getting 3 bags of fluids. I was extremely dehydrated! Not fun at all. My dehydration led to a severe gout attack in my knee and i cannot even get out of my chair or walk right now! Good luck to you. Glad u are doing well!

Oh wow I hope all is well now.

@CamillaCallie you got this. ?

10 hours ago, KIP-MI said:

I’m amazed at some of these pre-op diets. My surgery is Nov 21. I’m on day two of my pre-op diet and it’s no fun! Mine requires three Premier Proteins, one yogurt, four cups lettuce, two tbl lite dressing. I can add broth and Jello. I’m not starving but boy oh boy do I want real food. How will I get through the next 12 days!?!

@KIP-MI You got this!! Mind over matter and the 21st will be here before you know it. I’m 2 days post op and I had a hiatal hernia repair and the sleeve. I had some intense pain right after but it has subsided. Just remember you got this!!