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

Hi, I'm new here. My surgery is July 22.
Things have gone pretty quickly. I saw the Dr. in April, did the colonoscopy and EGD in June and my surgery is on July 22. I have seen the Dr. a total of 3 times. There was no "approval" process since my insurance will not cover the surgery.
I was supposed to start the Liver Reducing diet Friday - but failed. I tried again today -- failed. I'm afraid I'm going to ruin everything.
I went online to look for a place where I could talk to others in similar situations. The last time I was involved in a forum was 2008 after reading "The Shack." lol

I failed miserably my first 2 days. I have done better since then. My surgery is July 22nd also! I am supposed to be low carb (80-100 carbs) for 2 weeks and liquid diet for 2 days before surgery. I get more nervous everyday [emoji51]

12 hours ago, WorldCruiser said:

They brought me a liquid diet trey with goodies (pic)

That looks so yummy right now! Lol. Glad it went well.

Today is the day for me (hopefully). I am excited and ready to get this thing over with. I go in at 9:45am EST. I actually slept a little last night which I didn't expect.

I made a mistake...I waited until yesterday to get several things done for today. That meant I was running around town doing errands and preparing on a totally empty stomach. I have done one or two day fasts before, but it hit me a lot harder this time due to the fact that I have been eating so few calories for the past two weeks. I was really worn out. I had to take a lot of time to rest, and I was pretty grumpy to my poor daughter who was stuck with me. I would recommend doing any of your work like cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping before the clear liquid day occurs.

Well, I'm off to the hospital now! Good luck to anybody else going in today.

Well, it took the response kind of hard. I barely slept last night thinking I shouldn't have the surgery because it is too hard to do this liquid thing.

I woke up this morning and had lost 4 pounds.

It's early, but today and days moving forward, I will stick exactly to the plan my surgeon laid out.

You’ve got this!! It can be hard but will be so worth it! Congrats on the 4 lbs. This is only the beginning of your new life. You will be so happy you persevered! We’re all in this together. I’m sorry you took things hard but I sure am glad you’re back on track to a healthier lifestyle

Soonlee_W,

You can do this! You are so close to your surgery, this post op diet is tough, but temporary. Glad you are ready to follow the doctor's plan to prepare for your new VSG lifestyle. I'm here doing pre op with you! I don’t love it. I'm tired of my chocolate shakes & my beef broth was nasty, but I know it will be worth it!

Today, I bought some vanilla & strawberry shakes to mix it up a little, and I will stick to chicken & veggie broth.

Are you allowed the s.f. popsicles & s.f. jello? I added some protein (genepro) to the raspberry jello last night, it was something to look forward to at the end of the day. (And I am not a jello fan)

Congratulations on the 4 pounds, and it is great to see you get back on track!

5 hours ago, Maribelle76 said:

Well, I'm off to the hospital now! Good luck to anybody else going in today.

Good luck, Maribelle76! Keep is updated!?

7 hours ago, Maribelle76 said:

That looks so yummy right now! Lol. Glad it went well.

Today is the day for me (hopefully). I am excited and ready to get this thing over with. I go in at 9:45am EST. I actually slept a little last night which I didn't expect.

I made a mistake...I waited until yesterday to get several things done for today. That meant I was running around town doing errands and preparing on a totally empty stomach. I have done one or two day fasts before, but it hit me a lot harder this time due to the fact that I have been eating so few calories for the past two weeks. I was really worn out. I had to take a lot of time to rest, and I was pretty grumpy to my poor daughter who was stuck with me. I would recommend doing any of your work like cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping before the clear liquid day occurs.

Well, I'm off to the hospital now! Good luck to anybody else going in today.

Good luck to you, Maribelle76! Wishing you a speedy and successful recovery!

Same. Mine was like only eat this. It helps, it takes the guessing and anxiety out of the mix. I'm now down 22 lbs

2 minutes ago, ymelgard said:

I'm now down 22 lbs

Wow, that's awesome! So happy for you!? How do you feel? Did you start purees yet? What have you typically been eating/drinking?

Wow, that's awesome! So happy for you![emoji1] How do you feel? Did you start purees yet? What have you typically been eating/drinking?

I start purees on Thursday. So far I've been sticking with premier protein shakes, broth, water with Gatorade zero powder.

Hi I’m waiting for my surgery right now. Today 7/14/21. I’m scared and nervous and excited

4 minutes ago, Mama Des said:

Hi I’m waiting for my surgery right now. Today 7/14/21. I’m scared and nervous and excited

Good luck! Wishing you a safe, successful & effective surgery! Keep us posted! ??

Today is my day!!! So excited, and hope you all that have already gone are doing well!

Thank you Candace76! I will keep you posted

Just now, jenniferburks05 said:

Today is my day!!! So excited, and hope you all that have already gone are doing well!

Hi Jennifer good luck to you. Today is our day!