Hi everyone! I am scheduled for my gastric sleeve for August 17th. I am 5'3" and 230 lbs so the doctor said I need to lose 100 lbs. Honestly I am super nervous and keep having thoughts of excitement but then I think well maybe I will just cancel it. Is it normal to feel this way? I would love to meet other people that are scheduled on the same month or around so we can somewhat do this process together.

On 7/17/2022 at 8:04 PM, Doodles603 said:

Anyone planning on Bone Broth for post op? Ive had a few options in my Amazon cart. 10g Protein per packet.

Of course i can make my own but i’d like some grab and go things too!

Yes! Swanson Sipping Bone Broth is a staple in my cabinet! I like just the plain chicken flavor even though I have to add some salt to it.

On 7/18/2022 at 1:35 PM, karakent said:

Guys, have any of you already purchase bariatric specific Vitamins? Right now I'm taking Centrum women's 1 a day and a different brand D3 and B12. I have deficiencies in both. But my doctor said no to the Centrum...I like gummies because I have a hard time swallowing the larger pills. Any suggestions?

Barimelts!!! I can’t take those large horse pills, either! Barimelts has been a lifesaver for me. I get the Multivitamin with iron, the Biotin, the Calcium, and the probiotic. They’re all soft and chewable/meltable tablets in fruit flavors. If you Google Barimelts for coupon codes you can usually find some! I always use a coupon code when I order! They ship quickly, as well.

Hi August buddies, I am scheduled for the sleeve on August 24th. I am 5’4 and weigh 228 pounds.

On 7/18/2022 at 10:24 PM, katie13 said:

She said that they just want me to try to keep losing up until surgery to shrink my liver, but that they only require the liquid diet for 2 days pre op. Something about they already are depriving us from chewing post op so the surgeon doesn't do it before. ::shrugs::

16 hours ago, jenuinelygenuinely said:

I am scheduled August 29th for a revision from sleeve to bypass! I start the clear liquid diet August 15th and I am beyond nervous for that! My sleeve back in 2018 required no strict diet other than drinking magnesium citrate the night before. August is such a busy year for us as well! Birthdays and the big MInnesote State Fair. I am a faithful state fair goer...and it always runs from August 25th until Labor Day. I am contemplating on going just for the walk and to keep myself busy but the smell of food will definitely torture me!

I feel your pain on the state fair, I'll be having my surgery right as Kentucky's begins. I usually compete and I'm going to miss that this year. Homemade candy is my specialty so that was *right out* this year lol It will give someone else the chance to win those ribbons this year I guess And next year I'll be in much better shape to walk around the exhibits!

1 hour ago, Denise7M7 said:

I feel your pain on the state fair, I'll be having my surgery right as Kentucky's begins. I usually compete and I'm going to miss that this year. Homemade candy is my specialty so that was *right out* this year lol It will give someone else the chance to win those ribbons this year I guess And next year I'll be in much better shape to walk around the exhibits!

OMG YUM! Homemade candy?!?! I am going to have to try that next year.

Hello everyone I’m scheduled for august 2nd yay!

56 minutes ago, firstlady40 said:

Hello everyone I’m scheduled for august 2nd yay!

Congrats! We're surgery date buddies! How's pre-op going for you?

For those who have started the preop diet… Have you started taking Miralax or something similar? I’m terrified of getting constipated, but I can’t decide if I should start now…

Hi everyone. My sleeve is scheduled for the 16th of August and I started my pre-op diet today. I on 3 shakes a day, 1 piece of fruit and unlimited non-starchy veggies (plus all the diet drinks, black coffee and diet jelly I can eat). I'm extraordinarily lucky as my husband volunteered to do the diet with me in solidarity. I hope we don't kill each other!

Hi everyone. My sleeve is scheduled for the 16th of August and I started my pre-op diet today. I on 3 shakes a day, 1 piece of fruit and unlimited non-starchy veggies (plus all the diet drinks, black coffee and diet jelly I can eat). I'm extraordinarily lucky as my husband volunteered to do the diet with me in solidarity. I hope we don't kill each other!

Aww! You have a very kind husband!

I start my pre-op diet soon also and am nervous about getting hangry.

For those who have started the preop diet… Have you started taking Miralax or something similar? I’m terrified of getting constipated, but I can’t decide if I should start now…

I started my pre-op liquid diet today, VSG is scheduled on 8/8. I haven’t started taking Miralax, yet. I was assuming that was just for post-op, I guess I need to double check on that! [emoji85] I’m so hungry though, this is going to be a LONG 2wks [emoji22]

4 hours ago, RaisnHL said:

For those who have started the preop diet… Have you started taking Miralax or something similar? I’m terrified of getting constipated, but I can’t decide if I should start now…

I've started the pre op diet. I'm 8 days in and am borderline needing to take it. I've never really needed to take anything for those issues until the last 3 months and the one time I did I felt like I was dieing because it didn't sit with me well. ?

3 hours ago, JellyBeanz said:

Hi everyone. My sleeve is scheduled for the 16th of August and I started my pre-op diet today. I on 3 shakes a day, 1 piece of fruit and unlimited non-starchy veggies (plus all the diet drinks, black coffee and diet jelly I can eat). I'm extraordinarily lucky as my husband volunteered to do the diet with me in solidarity. I hope we don't kill each other!

That's super kind of him!

Some days I feel totally fine and 0 issues. Other days I feel like I could gnaw my arm off. I know I'm a raging b***h by the end of the day some days and usually by 7pm I could pass out I'm so exhausted.

5 hours ago, JellyBeanz said:

Hi everyone. My sleeve is scheduled for the 16th of August and I started my pre-op diet today. I on 3 shakes a day, 1 piece of fruit and unlimited non-starchy veggies (plus all the diet drinks, black coffee and diet jelly I can eat). I'm extraordinarily lucky as my husband volunteered to do the diet with me in solidarity. I hope we don't kill each other!

My fiance said he will do the pre-op diet with me but how strict my diet is I don't think he will be able to survive especially because he works in the hot sun! I am going to have to sneak him a couple of regular Gatorade's and hope for the best LOL! He doesn't even like Premier Proteins and I have to drink that 4 times daily. LOL