Hello everyone! I finally got a date - September 6, 2018! I will be having multiple surgeries along with my vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I will elaborate on the other things I will have done in a separate thread - I want to keep this for the sleeve part only. I've been in the conversation since March 2018 and am on my second surgeon, whom I've been seeing since June 29, 2018. I've lost (as of Aug. 2, 2018) 28 pounds so far. I am officially on the four-week pre-op diet. The surgeon is concerned with my liver size. I had to have a CT scan yesterday to specifically look at the liver and the blood flow through it. He thinks I have what is called Portal Hypertension. The CT scan should give him the answers he is looking for. He did say that if it turns out that I have portal hypertension, he may not be able to perform the surgery due to higher risks of bleeding. Fingers crossed!

The surgeon also found during the upper endoscopy that I have an hiatal hernia. He said he would repair this also when performing the VSG.

My pre-op diet consists of greater than 64oz of water a day, a protein shake and veggies/fruit for breakfast & lunch, a snack (cottage cheese, greek yogurt, etc.) and veggies/fruit, and 3oz of lean meat and veggies for dinner. I'm limited to strictly 800 calories or less per day while getting greater than 90g protein. I've been doing this diet for a bit now and I am averaging 795 calories, 95g protein, and greater than 90oz of water each day. So good, so far. Right now, I'm eating 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mini peppers, and 1/2 cup of sugar snap peas. I added some Cholula green pepper sauce and some Cholula chili garlic sauce to the ricotta cheese - I'm not used to the flavor and texture yet, so this is helping me eat it. (I have to do the same with cottage cheese, that or add some salsa)

Good luck to everyone!

Edited August 4, 20188 yr by macadamia

On 8/28/2018 at 9:00 PM, VictoriouSlyG8tful said:

Hello my surgery date is the 12th and I start my 2 week liquid tomorrow.

Welcome and good luck with your pre-op phase! I've had a few slip-ups so far, but overall I've been able to stick to it. I'm down 34+ pounds so far.

Welcome and good luck with your pre-op phase! I've had a few slip-ups so far, but overall I've been able to stick to it. I'm down 34+ pounds so far.

Wow that amazing! My energy level is low today but so far so good. I think my body is detoxing from no coffee the last 3 days. My surgeon said after the 3rd day it gets better. Good luck on your surgery.

1 minute ago, VictoriouSlyG8tful said:

Wow that amazing! My energy level is low today but so far so good. I think my body is detoxing from no coffee the last 3 days. My surgeon said after the 3rd day it gets better. Good luck on your surgery.

I've been off of caffeine for a few months now and I can say it definitely gets better. The physical withdrawal symptoms only last a few days but the psychological symptoms can last for a month or more. For me, I would drink iced tea with sweet-n-low sweetener all day. I had trouble letting go of the sweetener. I still get sleepy in the afternoons at work, but I've used this as my signal to go for my walk, instead of drinking anything with caffeine.

Good luck and keep up the great work!

September 11th for me! Just 12 more days ?

5 hours ago, macadamia said:

I now officially have less than 150 pounds to lose to meet my goal! I'm very excited!

One week until surgery!!!

Nice! Congratulations!

Really good Macadamia, you heading in the right direction toward your goal. September 6th,right ahead!

On 8/30/2018 at 6:50 PM, Christabelle said:

Nice! Congratulations!

On 8/30/2018 at 7:12 PM, Frustr8 said:

Really good Macadamia, you heading in the right direction toward your goal. September 6th,right ahead!

Thanks, ladies!

I got the official word Friday afternoon that I received final approval from my insurance company. I'm good to go for Thursday.

How do I set up one of these blog this to start new chat. I can’t figure it out. Please help

Y’all! I’m on day 6 of my clear liquids only preop diet. I’ve done fine so far and have lost 8 lbs! But today is a struggle! Well really just this afternoon. I’m wanting the weirdest things. Like things I never eat. Like my sons cheeze-its! What’s up with this?! I don’t want to cheat!

Just joined today. Glad to see so many people in September and working so hard.

I'm scheduled for September 18th, a bit nervous, a few doubts, but been feeling better as I read everyone's posts.

Good luck everyone!!

Welcome @Bowties. I actually belong to the other forum . I am An RNY candidate, well truly I am almost operated, I will be having mine in 36 hours, at 7AM EDT at Ohio State University- Wexner Medical Center in Columbus Ohio.It has been a long tortured pathway, things I wouldn't have believed could, did, but as the old spiritual said, All my trials, Lord, soon be over. I call it my REBIRTHDAY, my WONDER WEDNESDAY and I have a wonderful,surgeon,who,happens to be The Chief of Bariatric.Surgery and Metabolic Weight Loss and a full professor in the College of Medicine there, But better yet , he is very skillful and a darn nice,person. I like Dr Needleman a lot and I hope you will both like and trust your surgeon,and hospital staff. But welcome to Bariatric Pal, ask any questions you like.

On 8/17/2018 at 6:38 AM, hb2392 said:

Mine is September 4th. 26 years old, 5”11, 425lbs. Tired of being heavy and have tried everything under the sun to loose weight. I played college football and work a very physically demanding job. Here for about the past 6 months it seems like everyone around me can do physical activity so much easier than me, so that was the last straw. I’m self pay and moved pretty fast about getting it scheduled. Did my endoscope yesterday, no hernias or ulcers, just some reflux and eroded esophagus but doc said that can be fixed afterwards and it won’t interfere with surgery, so that is a blessing. I officially start the low fat diet on the 21st but have already started it. Pysch evaluation next week and pre surgery registration, along with an MRI for my lower back due to sciatic nerve pain (another reason I am getting surgery, have had previous back surgery from a disc, and have been told my weight is not helping). All in all I’m excited and ready but having anxiety about going under even though I did well yesterday with going under for the endoscope. That and the thought of knowing that 3/4 of my stomach is gone seems like it will be a strange feeling, but the end goal is worth it in my mind.

Praying for you today. I hope all goes well.

On 8/26/2018 at 5:35 AM, NewJoseph said:

Hello Good People, I am having my Gastric Sleeve on 4th of September, will keep you updated with the results and the progress that I will hopefully make. looking forward to making new friends here and get some support as this is my first post and I just joined this site.

I'm 380lbs as of now 6feet 5inches tall. my goal weight is 220lbs. I feel optimistic about this and I have confidence that I will achieve the GW.

Praying for your surgery today and that all goes well.

Howdy all!

I’m Jenn and I’m getting the gastric sleeve on Sept 11. This is a revision as I had a completely unsuccessful lap band 9 years ago.

I paid out of pocket for the lap band but the government is paying this time. I’ve been on a waiting list for over 2 years.

I’m trying to keep my excitement to a minimum as my surgery was scheduled for August but was canceled due to “technical difficulties” in the OR. They called with my surgery time and the cancellation of that surgery within 2 hours.

This was a huge letdown and I fell into a dark depression while waiting for a new surgery date.

I’m 42 and have been struggling with my weight since I was 12. That’s 30 years of tormenting myself!! I’m ready for this to work. I’m also ready to work to get it.

Good luck to my fellow September 2018 Sleevers!