Anyone else having surgery in April? Maybe we can find surgery twins here. I thought I could start it off by asking a few questions.

When is your surgery? April 4th
What kind of surgery? Revision from sleeve to Mini Gastric Bypass
Height? 5’8”
Starting weight? 285
Goal weight? 175

Hello! Mine is on the 28th of April I am scared and excited at the same time!

Congrats! I’m fairly new here too. I start pre-op diet next week. At the beach for baseball this week. Trying to not gain any weight! Packed my protein shakes.

I know the feeling. I passed on birthday cake last weekend! That's my weakness. My pre-op diet starts next Thursday the 4th if all goes well at my appt on the 3rd. I haven't been really successful losing a bunch of weight. I only managed to lose about 8 lbs but am fearing I'll show a gain because I'm being graced with monthy water weight next week. About 10 lbs ever month like clockwork. Goes away a few days later. [emoji45]

Newbie here. My surgery is April 1st. I am not nervous about the surgery itself but am more worried about life after. I am very excited about what lies ahead for me. Good luck with your surgery!

Hi! April 5th for me!

6 hours ago, I Am Groot said:

Not as well on my end, but not too bad, either. I'm on day 6 of the 2 week liquid diet and some days, I experience true hunger, which in my opinion, is a wee be torturous. LOL. I have supplemented with a few ounce of mahi once per day, but will eliminate the practice altogether once I'm 7 days out.

The one thing that surprised me is that I'm not craving sugar/carbs.

I agree the true hunger is torturing! Your post made me realize I am also not craving sugar and carbs which I thought would happen but kinda forgot about.

Hello, I’m April 10th.

Good afternoon fellow April Sleevers! I have finally been assigned a VSG surgery date: April 24, 2019. Yay. I am so excited and still so very nervous.

Height: 5'6"
SW: 356.2
Goal: 150

I'm having surgery in Portland, Oregon and Dr. Valerie Halpin is my surgeon.

I am 217lbs.5”4 but having high b/p cholesterol,heart problems.i tried loosing weight on my own but didn’t work.so that’s my last straw!

2 hours ago, pmreardon said:

Good afternoon fellow April Sleevers! I have finally been assigned a VSG surgery date: April 24, 2019. Yay. I am so excited and still so very nervous.

Height: 5'6"
SW: 356.2
Goal: 150

I'm having surgery in Portland, Oregon and Dr. Valerie Halpin is my surgeon.

Good luck surgery twin!! I’m the 24th too. It’s going to be a great day!!

Well I’m waiting for approval, maybe in April

I’m in the Portland, Oregon area!! I’m getting mine done April first at the Kaiser Sunnyside.

Whoa, I am feeling it today. This is the fourth day of the pre-op liquid diet, and it is hitting me today like a ton of bricks.

On the plus side, my morning weight this AM was 340.2 (my pre-diet weight fluctuated from 345 - 352, which was a 25+ drop from my peak weight of 376).

2 minutes ago, Marc M. said:

Whoa, I am feeling it today. This is the fourth day of the pre-op liquid diet, and it is hitting me today like a ton of bricks.

On the plus side, my morning weight this AM was 340.2 (my pre-diet weight fluctuated from 345 - 352, which was a 25+ drop from my peak weight of 376).

I was feeling pretty rough on Day 3-4 last week. I am on Day 11 and it is a bit easier but I have been getting more sleep too. Congrats on the loss maybe that can be motivation when you aren't feeling the liquid diet.

From your number you are doing great so far. When is your surgery date?

I am on day 7 and there are up days and down days. Some days I am very low energy but haven't cheated. My diet is 3 protein shakes and a small meal. I won't complain because I am giving myself the best shot I can during my surgery on Monday. It is a sacrifice but I can do anything for 10 days and the final result will be well worth it! We can all do this!