Hi everyone,
Booked my surgery a few weeks ago, for 3rd March 2023 (I wanted sooner, but my sister is also having done and to satisfy the downers in my family we are having it done together and she needs to save a little more)
Anyone else in the March 2023 club?
Look forward to hearing from some of you

17 hours ago, Jaijai said:

Im on day 7 now. It gets easier

Day 4...no paint chips yet...LOL.

Just very tired from the calorie deficit I guess. Cold too...tired and cold.

On 2/21/2023 at 7:14 AM, Fred in Pa said:

Umm, there are men here too. Just sayin…

Im so sorry yes goodmorning MEN AND WOMEN WELCOME MY APPOLGIES

7 hours ago, Fred in Pa said:

Day 4...no paint chips yet...LOL.

Just very tired from the calorie deficit I guess. Cold too...tired and cold.

Congratulations yes you made it 1 week to go smooth sailing now you got this

March 22.

My sleeve is on March 13.

I am having my sleeve on March 14th.

On 2/7/2023 at 8:42 PM, Sigh said:

March 3, got confirmed today!

Same...March 3rd. Have been doing a modified liquid diet for several days (my choice) but the doctor required 7 day pre-op diet stared today.

Wishing all a speedy recovery and great success!

March 10

started 2 week liquid diet today. Only allowed sugar free drinks, water, protein shakes and for snack a few choices of vegetables

its been really rough so far/ how bad would it be if you cheat?

i just want a boiled egg or some tuna salad. I’m so not a sweet person I need something savory. Even plain Greek yogurt will do

I am starting a hybrid liquid for breakfast and lunch and a 400 calorie dinner effective Sunday 2/26 through 3/5 and then 3/6-3/7 full liquid ahead of 3/8 surgery. I have hit food fatigue though after having eaten at my favorite restaurants in December and January in preparation for my life change (but while still losing weight and reaching a calorie deficit).

11 hours ago, Krasavitza said:

March 10

started 2 week liquid diet today. Only allowed sugar free drinks, Water, Protein Shakes and for snack a few choices of vegetables

its been really rough so far/ how bad would it be if you cheat?

i just want a boiled egg or some tuna salad. I’m so not a sweet person I need something savory. Even plain Greek yogurt will do

It gets better. I am on day 6. The first 3 days sucked bad. It took that long for my body to adjust to the calorie deficit but it did. Caffeine headaches didn’t help.

Hang in there, try not to cheat as the diet helps shrink the liver making surgery easier. One cheat leads to two, etc etc. Be strong, you can do this!

I also lost 8 lbs so far…

5 hours ago, Fred in Pa said:

It gets better. I am on day 6. The first 3 days sucked bad. It took that long for my body to adjust to the calorie deficit but it did. Caffeine headaches didn’t help.

Hang in there, try not to cheat as the diet helps shrink the liver making surgery easier. One cheat leads to two, etc etc. Be strong, you can do this!

I also lost 8 lbs so far…

Thanks for the encouragement! What are you drinking? All these protein shakes have such a nasty chalky aftertaste which makes it hard for me to want to drink even water afterward because of the gross taste in my mouth

i Think I’ll ask my doctor if sugarfree mints or gum are allowed

On 02/25/2023 at 09:51, Krasavitza said:

Thanks for the encouragement! What are you drinking? All these Protein Shakes have such a nasty chalky aftertaste which makes it hard for me to want to drink even Water afterward because of the gross taste in my mouth

i Think I’ll ask my doctor if sugarfree mints or gum are allowed

Have you tried Muscle Milk? The chocolate flavor is really good!

2 hours ago, Krasavitza said:

Thanks for the encouragement! What are you drinking? All these Protein Shakes have such a nasty chalky aftertaste which makes it hard for me to want to drink even Water afterward because of the gross taste in my mouth

i Think I’ll ask my doctor if sugarfree mints or gum are allowed

I’m drinking premier shakes, caramel. Yes, a bit chalky. I also have premier protein water.

I also have Unjury protein mix, chicken soup flavor. Pricey but very, very good. It is savory.

pother than that…Deer Park water…64oz per day. Knowing that I would be drinking A LOT of water, I invested in a water cooler and have 5gal bottles delivered monthly. In the long run, it will be cheaper than slugging bottled water.

1 hour ago, BrigitteLM said:

Have you tried Muscle Milk? The chocolate flavor is really good!

No I haven’t! I’ll definitely get some today to try it! Thanks for the recommendation

50 minutes ago, Fred in Pa said:

I’m drinking premier shakes, caramel. Yes, a bit chalky. I also have Premier Protein Water.

I also have Unjury Protein mix, chicken Soup flavor. Pricey but very, very good. It is savory.

pother than that…Deer Park water…64oz per day. Knowing that I would be drinking A LOT of water, I invested in a water cooler and have 5gal bottles delivered monthly. In the long run, it will be cheaper than slugging bottled water.

Where did you buy unjury protein mix? Never heard of it.

Today I got creative and made a soup from the list of allowed items.

I sautéed some mushrooms celery carrots and green onions with garlic and threw them in some chicken broth, simmered on stove for a few minutes. Honestly delicious and filling. I forgot I can have zucchini too so I’ll add that next time.

had a protein shake for breakfast and then some baby carrots for snack. 2 16 oz bottles of water and then maybe for dinner lll do a tomato and cucumber salad with just some lemon juice squeezed on top

It might not be so bad after all

Edited February 25, 20233 yr by Krasavitza