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.

4 minutes ago, I Am Enough! said:

Diarrhea is all about cleaning everything out and it's gonna be that way for awhile. Believe it or not, the chicken broth is so soothing because you warm it up. after cold shakes and clear fluids all day, it is the most welcomed part of my day. Just plain broth out of a box is yuckky. Try adding Better than Bouillon to it. I add the vegetable stock and it is amazing!! Hope you feel better! I'm dealing with the caffeine headaches. I only drink one cup each morning, but main this is really kicking my head today.

Good luck with that coffee issue!!! I am in the same boat. I hope your head feels better.

My liquid diet allows me 1 egg/yogurt/glass of milk a day. In addition to my 4 protein shakes and clear liquids. I have NEVER found an egg to be so delicious as I do now!! ? I bow down all chickens for making such a yummy treat! ??

Oh man! I am preparing everything right now for my liquid diet start date on the 15th. I left my house messy so I can hulk clean during my two weeks LOL. We have a huge wedding coming up, my aunts wedding in September, and everyone is super interested in my liquid diet regimen. I tell them they won't be able to do it because they have never tasted a protein meal replacement in their life.

Reading everyone's post who is currently on the liquid diet right now is giving me relief that it is not THAT bad! Mind over matter.

On 08/09/2022 at 20:57, jenuinelygenuinely said:

Oh man! I am preparing everything right now for my liquid diet start date on the 15th. I left my house messy so I can hulk clean during my two weeks LOL. We have a huge wedding coming up, my aunts wedding in September, and everyone is super interested in my liquid diet regimen. I tell them they won't be able to do it because they have never tasted a Protein Meal Replacement in their life.

Reading everyone's post who is currently on the liquid diet right now is giving me relief that it is not THAT bad! Mind over matter.

I’m on day 2 (of 8) of mine. I can honestly say I haven’t felt physically hungry but the head hunger (wanting to taste textures and or certain foods) showed it’s self today. It wasn’t bad… but it was there.

I’m full liquids (no solid food) - so taking in 123+ ounces a day (between the protein shakes, water and juice requirements), and that’s kept my tummy full.

Last night was rough - I felt like I woke up constantly to run to the potty. Despite all the fluids, I woke up with a dry mouth and a dehydration headache (don’t ask me how). It went away as soon as I started drinking again.

Today I tried getting all my fluids in by 7pm to prevent the constant waking.

I’m a little tired today from waking up and probably from the the reduced calories (around 870) I think, but I’m hoping my body will adjust and my energy will perk back up toward the end of the week.

Best of luck! It really isn’t that bad… so far. I’ll see how I feel on day 6. Lol

On 08/09/2022 at 17:50, Emilyjaguar said:

Im on day 2 of my liquid diet and i am SICK. Diarrhea and now chicken broth sounds so nasty like I will throw up if I eat it. Not sure I will make it through this.

Oh no … I’m sorry to hear you are struggling. Just finishing up my day two. I woke up with a horrible headache (probably from lack of sleep) & dry mouth, no idea how, with all I’m drinking … and a little nauseous come to think of it but as soon as I started drinking the headache went away.

I hope day 3 is better!

On 08/09/2022 at 17:55, I Am Enough! said:

Diarrhea is all about cleaning everything out and it's gonna be that way for awhile. Believe it or not, the chicken broth is so soothing because you warm it up. after cold shakes and clear fluids all day, it is the most welcomed part of my day. Just plain broth out of a box is yuckky. Try adding Better than Bouillon to it. I add the vegetable stock and it is amazing!! Hope you feel better! I'm dealing with the caffeine headaches. I only drink one cup each morning, but main this is really kicking my head today.

I haven’t had the joy of diarrhea yet - but I agree about the broth. I def look forward to that after all the sweet.

On 08/09/2022 at 18:56, karakent said:

My liquid diet allows me 1 egg/yogurt/glass of milk a day. In addition to my 4 Protein Shakes and Clear Liquids. I have NEVER found an egg to be so delicious as I do now!! ? I bow down all chickens for making such a yummy treat! ??

What I wouldn’t give for an egg right about now. Lol

2 hours ago, LookingForward22 said:

What I wouldn’t give for an egg right about now. Lol

I mocked up a shopping list for when I'm eventually on soft food and it has about 8 different types of cheese on it.

Hey I’m September 26. ?

i second@heartofmercury’s sentiment. Today I begin liquids. I just know days 1-3 are going to be hard because I’ll likely get a headache from all the sugar and bad stuff leaving my system. Anyone else experience headaches?

Yes@karakent! I had headaches for a few days and was really fatigued at the end of each day.

Soo I am on the phone with insurance now. Trying to understand why? This same thing happened to me and my surgeon will not do the sleeve with out repairing the hernia. Today was my surgery day 8-08

I'm so sorry@Michelle1.0! I hope they are able to get it resolved soon!

I just had gastric bypass. In hospital now. Anyone having abdominal muscle spasms or something? Its midnight and no one knows what I’m talking about in the hospital.

Yes! Lots of spasms and some unwelcome hiccups. I'm on day 2 post op now and seeing less of those.

On 08/09/2022 at 23:54, JellyBeanz said:

I mocked up a shopping list for when I'm eventually on soft food and it has about 8 different types of cheese on it.

Cheese will be a nice treat. I may have to start that soft food shopping list myself! Lol. Great idea.

Im having surgery the same day and I weight the same amount! Bariatric buddies!

15 hours ago, Emilyjaguar said:

How is your liquid diet going!? Im on day 2 and it is not well for me. Ive stuck to it but I am SICK.

It's going... It's boring and I don't love sweet drinks, so I try to have a cup of broth in place of a protein shake here and there. The numbers on the scale keep going down though, so I am happy about that.