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.

3 hours ago, SHORTY_ said:

August 2nd surgery buddy here! Have you seen what your "liquid diet" consists of from your team yet? I've talked with a few others on here and noticed mine is a little more forgiving. I decided to do a test run this week and I'm 3 days in. I honestly feel good. I actually find it hard to get everything in with all the liquids. I occasionally feel pretty tired but then not long after I get a burst of energy and take advantage of it when I can.

Yes, with my BMI level and plan, I only have to do the 2 weeks pre-op diet and it consists of consuming 5 to 6 protein drinks per day. Each shake must fall within this range: 15 grams protein minimum, 5-15 grams carbohydrates, and to a max of 200 calories. 6 to 8 cups of water. I personally drink over 100 ounces of water a day so this is super easy for me. I am allowed an unlimited amount of SF jello, SF popsicles (not no sugar added), broth ( broth, bouillon, strained) and those can count towards my water intake. I have been testing several different shake recipes and am prepared to go onto the test liquid diet for one week. I wanted to lose 30 pounds before my surgery and I have "released" (trying not to use the lost because then my mind wants to find it) - so I have released 16 pounds so far. I'm hoping this will jump-start moving those last pounds prior. I will post here and tell you how the test is going

49 minutes ago, RaisnHL said:

Has anyone gone through preop testing yet? I had an appointment today for blood work, EKG, & chest X-ray. From what I can tell, everything came back normal. I’ll follow up with surgeon on 7/21 to discuss the test. (Surgery date is 8/9 )

Congrats! And welcome to August Buddies Yes, I had to go through all of that plus the 3 hour long pysch eval. I even had to do an EGD upper scope to make sure I didn't have any hernia issues. It was a lot of hoops to jump through, but it sure made me feel that my body was ready and healthy enough for the surgery.

On 7/3/2022 at 7:50 AM, heartofmercury said:

I'm curious what people having surgery in August are doing right now to prepare. It doesn't seem real yet so I've only started thinking about what I need to do or buy in preparation. I did finally order a reclining chaise that was on clearance at a local furniture store to sleep in for the first week or so.

Gosh - I think I've spent waaaay to many hours trying to figure out what vitamins and supplements I want to take. I really want to eat clean foods while healing and so many products on the market actually have a lot of inflammatory ingredients. So I think I have finally found the list of what I want to take and feel really good about what I'm consuming not only to heal, but to help modify my eating habits later.

On 7/2/2022 at 9:12 AM, twinks80 said:

Hi! I’m scheduled for VSG/sleeve on August 8th, it’s getting close!

Congrats! You are almost 30 days out I try not to look at my count down timer and every time I see if, I get butterflies I'm so excited!

On 7/2/2022 at 12:21 PM, Doodles603 said:

Hi! I’m scheduled for August 15th!

Congrats! And welcome to August Buddies Is there anything in particular you are doing to help prepare yourself for the surgery?

1 hour ago, karakent said:

Hi! I’m having surgery on 8/22/22

Congrats! And Welcome to the August Buddies group! I go on the 18th. Yes, I am very blessed that I get to work from home. But I also have stairs in my home. I'm a little worried about stairs, but it will be good for me.

On 7/2/2022 at 12:21 PM, Doodles603 said:

Hi! I’m scheduled for August 15th!

Congrats! And welcome to the August buddies group! What are you doing to help prepare yourself before the surgery?

Congrats! And Welcome to the August Buddies group! I go on the 18th. Yes, I am very blessed that I get to work from home. But I also have stairs in my home. I'm a little worried about stairs, but it will be good for me.

I have stairs in my home too. I spoke with a few nurses and they said that I shouldn't have any problems but leaving the possibility I might be camping out on the couch for a bit.

Yes, with my BMI level and plan, I only have to do the 2 weeks pre-op diet and it consists of consuming 5 to 6 protein drinks per day. Each shake must fall within this range: 15 grams protein minimum, 5-15 grams carbohydrates, and to a max of 200 calories. 6 to 8 cups of water. I personally drink over 100 ounces of water a day so this is super easy for me. I am allowed an unlimited amount of SF jello, SF popsicles (not no sugar added), broth ( broth, bouillon, strained) and those can count towards my water intake. I have been testing several different shake recipes and am prepared to go onto the test liquid diet for one week. I wanted to lose 30 pounds before my surgery and I have "released" (trying not to use the lost because then my mind wants to find it) - so I have released 16 pounds so far. I'm hoping this will jump-start moving those last pounds prior. I will post here and tell you how the test is going [emoji4]

I like the idea of "releasing" the pounds. I'm going to use that mentality.

I’m nervous, but I wish it was sooner rather than later. I’m an educator and I was only able to get it scheduled 1 week before I have to go back to work! So I’ll only have 1 week off. Is anyone here worried about going back to work? Or are you guys blessed with staying home?

I've been reading everything I can about recovery. I have to go back to work after one week off also. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be a quick recovery and an easy week back at work.

On 07/06/2022 at 21:07, SHORTY_ said:

I have stairs in my home too. I spoke with a few nurses and they said that I shouldn't have any problems but leaving the possibility I might be camping out on the couch for a bit.

I was wondering about this. I have stairs too.

07/07/2022 12:56 AM, I Am Enough! said:

Congrats! And welcome to August Buddies Is there anything in particular you are doing to help prepare yourself for the surgery?

Hi, I am absolutely doing stuff!! Probably too much! I am keeping my calories at 1400 a day, working out, I just finished a 12 week Bariatric Lifestyle Coach (BariTale Coaching) and just signed up with Bariatric Nutritionist for a 12 week “how to eat successfully after surgery” program (Bariatric food Prep).

I bought some new pajamas for the hospital, some glass baby food jars and some tiny fancy espresso cutlery this week. ?

I’ve lost over 30 lbs already (with help from Lomaira Rx) and was given the “easier” pre-op diet which seems super easy and manageable. Not a liquid diet.

I got the time off finally in and approved today at work.

Just going to rinse and repeat until surgery day!!!

11 minutes ago, heartofmercury said:

I've been reading everything I can about recovery. I have to go back to work after one week off also. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be a quick recovery and an easy week back at work.

I also only have 1 week off, I’m hoping I can do some days working from home.

Who will be outpatient? I am and I’m nervous about it.

I also only have 1 week off, I’m hoping I can do some days working from home.

Who will be outpatient? I am and I’m nervous about it.

I'm not outpatient. I will have one night at the hospital. I think outpatient might have its advantages though. My husband will have to split his time between the hospital and being home with our teenage boys.

Hi, I am absolutely doing stuff!! Probably too much! I am keeping my calories at 1400 a day, working out, I just finished a 12 week Bariatric Lifestyle Coach (BariTale Coaching) and just signed up with Bariatric Nutritionist for a 12 week “how to eat successfully after surgery” program (Bariatric food Prep).

I bought some new pajamas for the hospital, some glass baby food jars and some tiny fancy espresso cutlery this week. [emoji23]

I’ve lost over 30 lbs already (with help from Lomaira Rx) and was given the “easier” pre-op diet which seems super easy and manageable. Not a liquid diet.

I got the time off finally in and approved today at work.

Just going to rinse and repeat until surgery day!!!

Wow, congrats on your progress so far! I love watching the BariTale coaching videos on YouTube.