Anyone else getting their sleeve done January of 2019? I’d love to hear from some people who are around the same time as me. I’m getting it done January 9th. I’m nervously excited.

Hey y’all I’m new on here but I am getting my sleeve on January 3rd would love some tips I’m super excited

Congratulations! I know you will do well. I’m having my gastric sleeve surgery on January 29th.

January 4th is my day!!

Anyone else started their pre-op diet? How's it going?

3 minutes ago, anonbaribabe said:

Anyone else started their pre-op diet? How's it going?

Kind of started yesterday ... since it was Xmas day spouse and I had an early lunch of roast duck with stuffing ... but rest of the day was all liquids. Continuing full liquids today in earnest ... not going to bad so far. Had a Premier Protein shake this morning, and has soup with a Premier Protein Clear for lunch. Lots of water and herbal teas in between.

18 minutes ago, LVB said:

Kind of started yesterday ... since it was Xmas day spouse and I had an early lunch of roast duck with stuffing ... but rest of the day was all liquids. Continuing full liquids today in earnest ... not going to bad so far. Had a Premier Protein shake this morning, and has Soup with a Premier Protein Clear for lunch. Lots of Water and herbal teas in between.

Glad to hear it's going well! My doctor told me that no one should have to start the pre-op diet on Christmas so he allowed me to start today instead ? So far, so good! I've only had one protein shake and water today, but I also get 2 meals (60% lean protein, 40% non-starchy vegetables). Hopefully these next couple of weeks go by quickly!

6 minutes ago, anonbaribabe said:

Glad to hear it's going well! My doctor told me that no one should have to start the pre-op diet on Christmas so he allowed me to start today instead ? So far, so good! I've only had one Protein Shake and Water today, but I also get 2 meals (60% lean Protein, 40% non-starchy vegetables). Hopefully these next couple of weeks go by quickly!

My doc recommended a full liquid diet for two weeks prior to surgery. He didn't require it but indicated any weight loss pre-surgery would reduce risk of complications during surgery ... so why not do it!

Edited December 26, 20187 yr by LVB

Starting diet tomorrow! I’m so ready but I might change my mind once I start! ?

Doc gave me 3 day post op liquid diet but I started today which is 8 days before my surgery and I must admit I'm already thinking about cheating I'm really hungry but my will power is much stronger

1 hour ago, LVB said:

My doc recommended a full liquid diet for two weeks prior to surgery. He didn't require it but indicated any weight loss pre-surgery would reduce risk of complications during surgery ... so why not do it!

That's interesting that it's not required. My surgeon only requires a completely liquid pre-op diet for patients over a certain BMI—otherwise, it's 2 protein shakes and 2 meals.

1 hour ago, Leigh W said:

Starting diet tomorrow! I’m so ready but I might change my mind once I start! ?

That's how I feel ? I'm glad that I'm off work for a while...that way I can just sleep if I'm too miserable.

1 hour ago, Fatcutie81 said:

Doc gave me 3 day post op liquid diet but I started today which is 8 days before my surgery and I must admit I'm already thinking about cheating I'm really hungry but my will power is much stronger

You can do it! Each day you'll be one step closer to surgery

Surgery is scheduled for Jan 11th!

Mine is scheduled for January 7. Going for preop class and Dr. appt tody

Surgery twins

I’m having the gastric sleeve surgery on December 31.

I’m on my 10th day of the liquid only diet before surgery. The doctor’s nurse told me I could cheat on Christmas so I had a very small piece of ham, a tablespoon of mashed potatoes and white gravy. But back today to total liquid.