June 2022 surgery buddies

[Jessica1024 49]

On 4/28/2022 at 11:42 AM, RaisnHL said:

I’m curious… how/when did you guys get your surgery dates? I’ve been really hoping to have surgery in June because school will be out, but I’m not sure what to expect.

I’m self pay, in Virginia, and my doctors office wants me to complete 3 diet visits (my last is in May) What should I expect next? I was hoping then I would move straight into the pre op diet phase and get a surgery date.

I am in Ohio and insurance pay. I was given my surgery date once all my insurance and surgeon requirements were met. I was given a surgery date prior to final insurance approval. Just gets me scheduled on the books I guess

[Jessica1024 49]

On 4/28/2022 at 11:42 AM, RaisnHL said:

I’m curious… how/when did you guys get your surgery dates? I’ve been really hoping to have surgery in June because school will be out, but I’m not sure what to expect.

I’m self pay, in Virginia, and my doctors office wants me to complete 3 diet visits (my last is in May) What should I expect next? I was hoping then I would move straight into the pre op diet phase and get a surgery date.

I am in Ohio and insurance pay. I was given my surgery date once all my insurance and surgeon requirements were met. I was given a surgery date prior to final insurance approval. Just gets me scheduled on the books I guess

[Jessica1024 49]

It’s June !!!!!!!! This is our Month !!!!!!

[acopas 104]

18 minutes ago, Jessica1024 said:

It’s June !!!!!!!! This is our Month !!!!!!

Finally! I start my 3 week liquid pre op today!

[Mariann812 268]

Just finished pre-anesthesia testing. Blood was drawn, extensive confirmation of meds, instructions, etc.
it all tended to put me at ease and begin to be excited about all of this again.
Kudos to Wake Med in Cary, NC. I have been incredibly favorably impressed with every aspect of their approach and handling of my procedure.

[apop 9]

1 hour ago, Jessica1024 said:

It’s June !!!!!!!! This is our Month !!!!!!

Excited and nervous all at once!

Edited June 1, 2022 by apop

[Mjscott69 2]

Good Morning All, I am New here! My name is Mischa I am 5’4.5 and I am from Colorado. Would you believe that it is snowing in our Mountains! Any-who… I had my VSG April 2014, but I fell into depression, Stress. My husband cheated, so I gained my weight back. The exact amount I had before! I had a revision (Gastric Bypass) Nov 9th 2021...
SW 260 CW 194
GW 165-170…
I am down 65lbs with 25 more to go.

[NewlyReborn 13]

My surgery date is June 7th.
What pre-op diet did your doctor give you?

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[Jessica1024 49]

38 minutes ago, DawnaD said:

My surgery date is June 7th.
What pre-op diet did your doctor give you?

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800 cal per day

75 grams Protein

liquid diet for 1 week

[acopas 104]

47 minutes ago, DawnaD said:

My surgery date is June 7th.
What pre-op diet did your doctor give you?

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3 weeks of liquid diet. The only real exception is I can have the following vegetables: Spinach, broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Onion, Tomato (1 daily), and Zucchini.

600-800 Calories and a minimum of 75 grams of Protein.

[faithylouise 4]

Hi everyone, I am new on here and tomorrow I fly for surgery; am in England,UK and travel to Istanbul for surgery on friday x

[DeDeXVSG 10]

19 hours ago, MommaJo1969 said:

I'm 5"7 245#

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Age 34

Height 5'1"

Weight 255lbs

Surgery Date June 30, 2022

Preop Diet (2 weeks) June 16

[NewlyReborn 13]

I'm really struggling with this pre op diet. A couple of times I thought about calling it off and talked myself out of it. But I know I really need this lifestyle change. Any suggestions on how to distract me. Because now I keep thinking about all this food I can't eat anymore like seafood

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[NewlyReborn 13]

Age 34
Height 5'1"
Weight 255lbs
Surgery Date June 30, 2022
Preop Diet (2 weeks) June 16

I'm 5'3
370
Surgery date June 7th
Nervous and scared just a ball of emotions

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[Tatt 39]

1 hour ago, DawnaD said:

I'm really struggling with this pre op diet. A couple of times I thought about calling it off and talked myself out of it. But I know I really need this lifestyle change. Any suggestions on how to distract me. Because now I keep thinking about all this food I can't eat anymore like seafood

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What is your preop diet like?

I am on a 3wk pre opl. Protein Shakes for Breakfast & lunch

1st snack is 2 boiled eggs or 2oz lean meat or 2oz lowfat 2% cheese.

2nd snack is 1 serving non-starchy veggie and 1 serving healthy fat

dinner is 3-4oz Protein, 1 serving non-starchy veggie and 1 serving healthy fat. I am averaging around 900 calories high protein low fat, low carbs. I have a meal or snack every 2-3hrs and that seems to stop hunger. The day before surgery I am on pure liquids.

As far as cravings, it gets easier the further along you are in the process. I wont lie the first few days I cried cause my addiction is real and facing it isn't fun. Never say never again to seafood. Eventually you will be able to have healthier versions and smaller portions of them.