Hi Everyone,

I finally got my surgery date for June 8!!!
It’s really strange to me how excited I am about this!
I would love to share this journey with others scheduled in June!
I think it would be so helpful if we can help each other through this experience!

Mine is June 30th. I got blessed to have this on my late mamas bday. ? I’m scared as heck but what keeps me going to not back out is nothing else has worked for me and I don’t wanna die or be miserable with anymore complications I put on myself. Besides I’m really tired of this comfortable life style I’ve been in and all it’s done is made me stay depressed and unhealthy. Cheers and blessings to all of you for your courageous journey. Plz pray for me as I will all of you. So glad I found this support app!!

30 minutes ago, JessieShips83 said:

Mine is June 30th. I got blessed to have this on my late mamas bday. ? I’m scared as heck but what keeps me going to not back out is nothing else has worked for me and I don’t wanna die or be miserable with anymore complications I put on myself. Besides I’m really tired of this comfortable life style I’ve been in and all it’s done is made me stay depressed and unhealthy. Cheers and blessings to all of you for your courageous journey. Plz pray for me as I will all of you. So glad I found this support app!!

Congrats on your surgery date and the beginning of this journey.

I got my date for surgery....June 2nd...today is my two weeks to start my diet...kinda scared and apprehensive. but i know everything will be find. anyone eles have the same date? what are you feeilings on these next two weeks and for those before me what was the best way to do the liqid diet.

On 5/18/2021 at 5:03 PM, TwinMom2020 said:

June 15 here! Two week liquid diet starts 6/2. Going shopping for Soups soon.

where did you get your widget?

I am on June 2nd also ?

@shoppgirl ty so much! ?

June 9th surgery date, very excited! A question I have - many of you are on liquid diets for weeks leading up to your surgery. My surgeon's only dietary request is clear liquids for only the 24 hours before the surgery. Why is everyone on liquid diet so long? Should I be worried if I'm not?

Edited May 21, 20215 yr by lenny27

2 hours ago, lenny27 said:

June 9th surgery date, very excited! A question I have - many of you are on liquid diets for weeks leading up to your surgery. My surgeon's only dietary request is Clear Liquids for only the 24 hours before the surgery. Why is everyone on liquid diet so long? Should I be worried if I'm not?

My surgery is June 15th. The reason for the pre-op diet is to shrink the liver which they have to lift during the surgery. Maybe because your BMI is so low, you don't have to.

I agree with @Drinkwine28. Every surgeon is different, but I think they require less time for lower BMI patients.

Good Luck! Looking forward to having some people going through this with me!

Question: I start my liquid meals June 1. Can I add flavorless protein powder to sugar free drinks/soup?

On 05/18/2021 at 23:57, Drinkwine28 said:

Hi Everyone,

June 15th is my day. Very excited but ANXIOUS! Look forward to seeing how all of in June do and appreciate being able to have others to share with! ❤️

I am scheduled for June 15th also in GA. I just wish it was tomorrow so I can get started. I’ve been having mini food funerals lately and am just ready to go. Mix of excited, anxious and lots of ready. Good luck as you prepare and I am looking forward to positive changes with this tool.

On 05/20/2021 at 03:35, Shrink&Grow said:

Other than a phone call 6 weeks ago to tell me my date was June 12th, I've heard nothing from the hospital since (except when I called back to ask how long my LRD should be). I am in UK and paying privately, have no idea when my pre-op is, what my particular surgeon recommends for LRD, feel really scared and this isn't helping. Feel like I can't plan for what I need - and I like to plan!

Trying to not let the anxiety eat me alive haha... ha.. ?

Took some 'before' photos yesterday... That was a good motivation, to remind me I'm making the right decision!!

Good Morning from Georgia!

Definitely call your surgery Dr. and Team. Have them email you your plan for Pre-op bloodwork, an outline of your Pre/post diet example, suggested food tools (blender, measuring spoons/cups, food scale, kids utensils, plates, bowls, etc... Also vitamin suggestions.

Bottom line you are paying them for a service. If you feel they are not meeting your needs, take your business to another place.

Best of luck and congratulations on choosing to take care of you.

20 hours ago, justShell said:

@Shrink&Grow I heard nothing from my surgeon's office for weeks, then a flurry of activity this week. I emailed them a couple of times while I was waiting, but it was probably an annoyance to them. Didn't get much of a response except for "we're working on your paperwork."

I started drafting an email yesterday and thought - hang on if they take the time to reply to me, then I'll just be putting them further behind! Today I am back feeling REALLY EXCITED!

1 minute ago, 1979grit said:

Good Morning from Georgia!

Definitely call your surgery Dr. and Team. Have them email you your plan for Pre-op bloodwork, an outline of your Pre/post diet example, suggested food tools (blender, measuring spoons/cups, food scale, kids utensils, plates, bowls, etc... Also Vitamin suggestions.

Bottom line you are paying them for a service. If you feel they are not meeting your needs, take your business to another place.

Best of luck and congratulations on choosing to take care of you.

Aw thank you - I am going to wait until the weekend and if I still haven't heard it's time to chase..

Just got my date of June 21st! The medical office just submitted my paperwork earlier this week and I was approved already and I am so thankful. Between now and then I have to lose 14 pounds, so I am laser-focused and it is a good distraction considering the alternative is being overly anxious and nervous about the actual surgery. Glad I found this group to have new friends and have a shared experience!