Hi everyone!

My surgery is scheduled for July 22nd. ?

Is there anyone else that has their surgery booked in for July already?

Edited May 19, 20215 yr by Sammys_VSG_Evolution

27 minutes ago, Sue2 said:

Pretty new myself. Sleeve on 7-1. Welcome to the group. I have found it so helpful

Thank you so much and congrats!

On 7/8/2021 at 12:42 AM, Maribelle76 said:

Hi! Has anybody else gotten light-headed on the liver shrinking diet? I feel faint a lot when I stand up.

Yes!! I have been very faint!! I ate today and my surgery is Tuesday. I hope I’m still able to have it

On 7/5/2021 at 9:47 PM, ymelgard said:

Bone broth has been my lifesaver. Delicious and the warm Water really helps calm the hunger

I ate today and my surgery is Tuesday. Will that let me reschedule my surgery??

2 hours ago, lunadreams said:

Just starting my pre-op diet tomorrow for surgery on the 20th...and I am so unprepared! I bought five different single-serving plant-based Protein Drinks to try that have been sitting in my fridge (because dairy and my sinuses don't get along, though I may try whey shakes if I really can't stand any of the vegan ones), because I hate Protein drinks with a passion. Going to try them soon, see which is the least gross, and go buy more tonight. I really feel like I'm dreading the pre-op and post-op liquid diet more than the actual surgery. Someone talk me down?! ?

Try an unflavored whey protein powder like Isopure or Naked Whey. You can add them to anything like broth, juice…

9 hours ago, Maribelle76 said:

The only thing I am nervous about right now is my surgery getting canceled or him not being able to do the procedure for some reason. I had a band that was removed in emergency surgery about 7 years ago, and although he did an endoscopy and said everything looks fine, I still worry there will be some sort of problem with scar tissue or something. Oh well, no use worrying.

I hope the next 3 days fly by so I can get this over with. Good luck to those of you scheduled for Monday!

Maribelle,

I hope everything goes smoothly with your surgery. Wishing you a successful & effective procedure. Glad that you are feeling better on the pre op. ?

1 hour ago, Ashley J. said:

I ate today and my surgery is Tuesday. Will that let me reschedule my surgery??

Hi Ashley,

I don't know if your doctor will cancel if you ate today.? I think some doctors have clear liquids for 2 days before & others just 1 day before.

I would call the doctors office Monday to find out if it is ok. You still have Sunday & Monday for clear liquids.

Good luck!?

My PreOp was food - high protein low carbs. I wouldn’t worry as the whole process is to shrink and soften your liver. Mention to your doctor or say nothing. A friend who did Bariatric said she didn’t stick to hers and it still happened.

I had a chicken burger and french fries with a soft drink a couple of days before my surgery and my liver had shrunk and there were no complications and my dr said they didn’t need the tool to lift they could use a stitch xx hope this helps

4 hours ago, Sue2 said:

Don’t know if you could handle Premier Protein shakes but I have loved them. They come in so many different flavors including cinnamon roll, peaches and cream, strawberries and cream, chocolate, vanilla, etc. I could have any of them except the ones with oats. My pre-op was 5 of those a day and at least 8 cups of Water. They helped prevent cravings and I never got hungry. My post -op diet has been 8 c of water a day and 4- 2oz servings of the shakes a day. I haven’t had any diet struggles at all. The Premier shakes are sold at Walmart. You can look them up online to see if you think they’d work. Wishing you great luck finding something! Good luck with your pre-op and surgery as well!

My post Op is just soups and liquids. I’m finding the shakes sweeter than before and yesterday I struggled to drink 200ml and only drank 150ml.
Soups I’m okay with but again struggling with flavours etc

4 hours ago, Ashley J. said:

I ate today and my surgery is Tuesday. Will that let me reschedule my surgery??

My surgery is on Wednesday and I caved today too. I literally made it all day and about an hour ago, I was reheating my sons pizza and I couldn’t help myself and took 2 bites . I really don’t think 2 bites is enough for them to cancel but still now I’m feeling paranoid. ? please let me know if they still let you have your surgery.

5 hours ago, Hlyn said:

I’m 3 days post!

Monique, I called ask a nurse she said she didn’t think so but she sent a message to my doctor to call me back Monday. She told me to get back on and stick with it but it will probably be gone out my system by Tuesday. Jump back in there and flush it with water. I am going to do a laxative to be sure.

Hey Everyone! My wls is July 21st. I am sooooooo ready.

4 hours ago, Monique1123 said:

My surgery is on Wednesday and I caved today too. I literally made it all day and about an hour ago, I was reheating my sons pizza and I couldn’t help myself and took 2 bites . I really don’t think 2 bites is enough for them to cancel but still now I’m feeling paranoid. ? please let me know if they still let you have your surgery.

I’m glad I am not the only one feeling paranoid! I have stuck to a high protein low carb diet for nearly 10 days now and have lost 10lb.
however, I did have 10g more mash than I should have, and also I had lamb twice (which isn’t really lean meat) so I am panicking. Although I ate super small portions as mention on the diet guide I’m hoping it will be ok. ?

2 more days to go.

4 hours ago, eholmes89 said:

I have stuck to a high Protein low carb diet for nearly 10 days now and have lost 10lb.
however, I did have 10g more mash than I should have, and also I had lamb twice (which isn’t really lean meat) so I am panicking.

Wow, that's great that you lost 10 pounds on pre op!?

I would think that with what you lost, you should be fine. (There are probably so many pre ops that eat something that wasn't recommended, or a little more than recommended.) I guess we just need to try our best.?‍♀️

2 days away-getting do close, good luck with everything!??

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Is there anyone else that has their surgery booked in for July already?

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