My surgery is scheduled 4/8. I'm excited but, also super nervous [emoji27]. What are you guys packing for the hospital? Are ya'll stocking up on liquids (broth and protein shakes etc.) now?

@luvlyleggs no, I’m in Huntington WV.

Dr. had a cancellation.?

4/14 is my date. On day 5 of low fat/carb protein drinks + raw carrots & cauliflower. Nothing else. ?

On 3/25/2021 at 4:14 PM, Delta Lisa said:

My surgery date is 4/7. Excited but extremely nervous. I started my preop diet this week and it is going well. I am stocking for the liquid phase but don't have many ideas for the pureed stage but I have a little time to think about it. One nice thing is my job is letting me work from home for the preop through the 6 week after so I can adjust my eating at home while still be able to work.

My surgery date is 4/7 also! Just a few more days

Hi all! I just joined. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for April 12th. I’m doing pre-op diet now. I’m excited and nervous.

Sending positivity to everyone who is scheduled for surgery this week! ??

16 hours ago, Adudey0915 said:

My surgery date is 4/7 also! Just a few more days

Meee tooo!!! Final countdown!

Unfortunately I will not be getting my surgery for many reasons. I wish everyone well on their journey.

6 minutes ago, luvlyleggs said:

Unfortunately I will not be getting my surgery for many reasons. I wish everyone well on their journey.

Everything ok?

Starting the prep diet today, for my 4/15 surgery, ate so much yesterday for Easter. I'm kind of glad to drink my meals today.

Hi all - I have my sleeve surgery in about an hour. Have read up on this forum for weeks now, and it has been extremely informative and supportive. I’m 6’ tall and my max weight was 360, right around the start of my preop diet 2-weeks ago. I’m now at 345 going into surgery. I’m having my surgery done by New York Bariatric Group. Hope all goes well. I have a mix of nervousness and excitement. Will update the forum on how things went.

@ashd13 no everything is not. I believe my daughter has bipolar and her mood is very distracting and I'm concerned for her well being. We argue everyday....its too stressful for me and i don't think it would be good getting the surgery at this time?.

Totally newbee to this site. It so nice to see.

My surgery is scheduled for the 18th (in NYC) so I've just started my two-weeks (!!) of liquid diet.

35 minutes ago, luvlyleggs said:

@ashd13 no everything is not. I believe my daughter has bipolar and her mood is very distracting and I'm concerned for her well being. We argue everyday....its too stressful for me and i don't think it would be good getting the surgery at this time?.

As someone who has had untreated and poorly treated bipolar for a number of years until recently and has had the surgery I think I agree that if you are right, until she is medicated and things calm down a bit it would be difficult for a parent to focus on themselves enough to make the surgery work for you right now. You can still focus on eating healthy and not gaining as best as you can and set a specific time to revisit the idea though. Best of luck with your daughter. There are very good medications out there. Just need to keep working to find the right one. Talk therapy helped me as well. You may want to mention weight concern to the doctor since obesity is genetic and mood stabilizers and anti depressants have a tendency to cause weight gain. There are a few that cause less.

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35 minutes ago, luvlyleggs said:

@ashd13 no everything is not. I believe my daughter has bipolar and her mood is very distracting and I'm concerned for her well being. We argue everyday....its too stressful for me and i don't think it would be good getting the surgery at this time?.

I am sorry to hear that. You ultimately have to do what is best for you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and will always have a friend here and an ear to listen. ❤️

I'm scheduled for 4/12. I'm nervous, but excited. I started this process back in September and can't believe that this time next week, I'll have a brand new tool to combat the obesity that has plagued me my entire adult life. Good luck to all the April losers!

HW: 362 / CW: 342