Hello,
Finally got the courage to write my first post. Surgery date is September 7th. I’ve been fighting to get the surgery for over a year and I finally got approved for the sleeve. I was so motivated and excited but I am feeling so emotional today. It’s my first day on my Pre-op diet and I am feeling so sad.

Any words of wisdom???

I’m on my second day and I completely understand. It’s really hard and I’m already over these protein shakes. I would say find as many variation you can for the things you are allowed to have and take it hour by hour. Good luck ?

Thank you!!! I appreciate it!!! Good luck to you as well?

Your body,is saying. WHAT,ARE YOU DOING TO ME? We have all been there or we will be. Courage my friend, you will be okay!

Best of luck to you two!! Keep a strong head, you got this!!!

Find several flavors you like a change them,up, that way you won't be saying " oh no. Not vanilla again!" Try premier protein caramel, Muscle milk blueberry,or. strawberry- banana smoothis, they are also made with Greek yogurt.

Feeling much better today!!! Thanks for the support!!!?

Glad you are felling better! I am on day 4 of 2 weeks of liquids. I understand what you are going through yesterday was the worst for me (3 day) I was so sad and emotional all day. I Just wanted to eat! I didn't cheat but it was a really hard day. I woke up today and I am feeling better. I still would love to eat something but it feels more manageable today. We will all make it through!. Good luck!

On 8/28/2018 at 7:39 PM, karyn2018 said:

Hello,
Finally got the courage to write my first post. Surgery date is September 7th. I’ve been fighting to get the surgery for over a year and I finally got approved for the sleeve. I was so motivated and excited but I am feeling so emotional today. It’s my first day on my Pre-op diet and I am feeling so sad.

Any words of wisdom???

Things will get hard. When they do, remember all the reasons why you want the surgery. And never forget that it does get better. Whatever it is, it *will* get better. The pain will pass, you will heal, you will feel normal again in the future, you didn't make a mistake, you aren't the only one, well all have stalls, don't focus on things you can't control, never focus short term issues, work for the long term goals, no one gains or loses the same way so don't compare your body to anyone else, don't compare your weight loss to anyone else, stick to your plan and if you have questions that might be serious, NEVER be afraid to call your surgical team!

Wanna Whimper? I am one Day30 of 35 but then I I am an OVER-ACHEIVER. My,Bariatric Surgeon said I had NASH I am going to shrink that hepatic chubbiness DOWN! Girls stay strong, YOU will make it!

I’m one day post op and you don’t want to cheat because if you do the surgery will be more painful I had e pieces of celery 6 days before and I’m suffering gas pain because of it. Sugar free popsicleshelp a lot and so doesV8 juice and PBFIT added to your shakes and dark Hershey cocoa powder 1-2 teaspoon in the milk chocolate protein with some instant decaf coffee makes it like a semisweet drink and it’s thicker.

Funny story. Three days into my pre-op diet, before my body was used to the shock of it, I had to go to the dermatologist. It involved some freezing, some cutting, and some burning (cauterizing). Wasn't fun.

I don't handle pain all that great to start with. But combine that with my low sugar count and general lack of typical nutrition...well, one minute the doctor was talking to me about sunscreen, and the next two nurses were trying to get me up on the table while a third was rushing off to get juice and candy...

Edited August 31, 20187 yr by Russ D

omg,i can just,see this,thank you for sharing this story. Stay Strong RusdD

My stomach does not care for whey protein, I use my lactaid but sometimes, its just not enough. only three more weeks to go (and then some more shakes....) LOL I keep chanting "its worth it, its worth it"

I read in other posts people suggest vegan protein shakes or powders when there are issues with whey.

Edited August 31, 20187 yr by J San

I have a Surgical consult next week - I'll ask him if they have any approved ones - thanks!