I just got my surgery date for March 5. I am excited and nervous at the same time but I'm trying to hold it all together.

15 minutes ago, Cjackson82 said:

I’m in pompano beach FL

So you are south of me.

Yes, that’s correct I’m about a hr north or Miami.

I just got my approval yesterday from Insurance hoping to have surgery at the end of March beginning of April

1 minute ago, Cjackson82 said:

Yes, that’s correct I’m about a hr north or Miami.

I used to live in West Palm/Lake Worth then moved north to Martin County and finally settled up here in north central Florida about 6 years ago.

On 2/21/2018 at 7:30 PM, ke12 said:

How many weeks off work is everyone taking?

I am taking 4 weeks off, luckily I am in a position to have paid leave.

I start pre-op liquid diet on Wednesday. Any tips?

My best advice is to make sure you drink your water, chew gum to satisfy your need to chew and sip your protein drinks to stave off hunger. I haven't been HUNGRY like starving hungry. I've just been hungry for something to dig my teeth into. But the hunter itself has been manageable. Miserable, but manageable.

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SW 238
CW 229
GW 130
Sleeve 3/1/18

Floridagal1976 that's AWESOME!! I'm day 4. Yesterday was weird. At "lunch," my shake made me a little sick to my stomach. I'm feel like I was just hangry the first two days, now my tummy just feels blah. I'm having a protein shake 3 times a day and 2 yogurts. Any suggestions on substitution?

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That's all your having? Just 3 shakes and 2 yogurts? That doesn't sound like it's enough. I get 5 shakes, at 3 hour intervals. I was eating SF jello (I've never liked jello) but I'm bored with it. I've also been relying on broth. Probably more than I should but it's better than cheating with food. I have 2 bouillon cubes a day (only supposed to have 1, as needed). Well damn it I need it every day! I can also have SF popsicles (gross). Just keep your eyes on the prize! I'm on day 9. Over halfway there. The finish line is on sight!!!

HW 241
SW 238
CW 229
GW 130
Sleeve 3/1/18

Yes, that’s correct I’m about a hr north or Miami.

I'm in Polk County. Hey neighbors!

HW 241
SW 238
CW 229
GW 130
Sleeve 3/1/18

That's all your having? Just 3 shakes and 2 yogurts? That doesn't sound like it's enough. I get 5 shakes, at 3 hour intervals. I was eating SF jello (I've never liked jello) but I'm bored with it. I've also been relying on broth. Probably more than I should but it's better than cheating with food. I have 2 bouillon cubes a day (only supposed to have 1, as needed). Well damn it I need it every day! I can also have SF popsicles (gross). Just keep your eyes on the prize! I'm on day 9. Over halfway there. The finish line is on sight!!!

HW 241
SW 238
CW 229
GW 130
Sleeve 3/1/18

Yes. Wow!! You're having a feast compared to me!! What is your total pre surgery protein intake, carb intake, calorie
and sugar intake set for?

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I am taking 4 weeks off, luckily I am in a position to have paid leave.

I was told i must take 2 weeks, but some feel good enough to return early.

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March 7th here! Can’t believe it’s right around the corner.

Hi I’m March 7th as well. What kind of pre-op diet are you on?

Yes. Wow!! You're having a feast compared to me!! What is your total pre surgery protein intake, carb intake, calorie
and sugar intake set for?

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I Don't have a quota to meet, as long as I don't have any sugar or carbs or any calories beyond my protein shakes. I would imagine my protein is 150g a day, considering each shake has 30g and I have to drink 5 a day but it hasn't been officially set.

HW 241
SW 238
CW 228
GW 130
Sleeve 3/1/18

Hi I’m March 7th as well. What kind of pre-op diet are you on?

Three weeks of 2 protein shakes a day, 2 snacks choice of : apple or orange. Then dinner is 6oz of protein with vegetable

You?

My liquid diet is 6 high protein Ensure a day and 2 cups of non-starchy veg.
I'm terribly envious of those people are are allowed to eat meat, I miss meat.

I'm taking 4 weeks off, I saved up some vacation time from last year, I just wanted to know I was on solid food and know what's what before going back to work.

Edited February 25, 20188 yr by nossida

This is CRAZY!!! I have a protein shake with 30 grams protein and 1cup milk (unjury chocolate). Then I have an oikos yogurt. Then Protein shake (I go with vanilla this time) then oikos yougurt. Then Protein shake. I do have the unjury chicken soup protein powder, but I haven't used that yet.

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