May 2023 surgeries

[LindsayT 563]

2 hours ago, Vacs77 said:

Hello everyone!

I will be starting my pre-op diet next week and since getting my surgery date I feel like I can't stop eating. Did anyone else go through this or is going through this now? I have already cut the sodas and my beloved Starbucks, but I feel like I am compensating with eating more.

Oh, man! YES! I gained 15lbs from the time I started this process until my preop diet... 3.5 months. I couldn't get enough food. Something in me snapped. I'm now a week into my pre-op diet and those thoughts and feeling have settled down a lot. I still miss food sometimes, but not at the levels it was at. I am getting tired of shakes though and that's causing other issues, but I'm working through it. Best advice. A solid support system; on here and around you at home. I've talked to several friends I know personally, who have had bariatric surgery, and it helps a lot. My husband is my biggest supporter. I don't think I could do with with out him or my faith. Good luck to you. You got this.

[Su Zy 3]

I’m new here. Sleeve scheduled for May 17th. Waiting for final clearance with insurance.

[CarolineLittle 91]

7 hours ago, Vacs77 said:

Hello everyone!

I will be starting my pre-op diet next week and since getting my surgery date I feel like I can't stop eating. Did anyone else go through this or is going through this now? I have already cut the sodas and my beloved Starbucks, but I feel like I am compensating with eating more.

I think it's normal! I made sure to eat most of my faves that last week!

6 hours ago, travelgal said:

I started the pre-op diet on Friday and it's going better than I expected. My doctor requires three Protein Shakes and one from a selection of meals, like 3oz chicken and one cup of veggies, Bistro salad, or Healthy Choice Cafe steamers meal, for example. 800 calories total per day. At my weight, I am expected to lose 20 pounds in two weeks. Fingers crossed!

That's a great plan. It's crazy how much they can differ. I have also been surprised how well it's going for me. I'm on Day 15 of 28 now. I'm not missing anything, but I am sick of some of the VLCD products we have 3 times a day. I've ordered 3 boxes of my fave Soups to get me through. I usually have a bar and 2 soups a day plus my allowed veg.

I'm starting to think ahead to the first 2 weeks post op too. I might make my own broth soon and freeze it. Surgery is exactly 2 weeks away for me now. 😊

I'm so excited for us all. 🥰

[LittleRouxenyhood 5]

On 04/25/2023 at 10:28, Vacs77 said:

Hello everyone!

I will be starting my pre-op diet next week and since getting my surgery date I feel like I can't stop eating. Did anyone else go through this or is going through this now? I have already cut the sodas and my beloved Starbucks, but I feel like I am compensating with eating more.

I absolutely went through this! I am currently on my 2-week pre-op liquid diet. The anticipation/nervousness is what made me want to eat and eat, then finally the night before my pre-op diet I went to Texas Roadhouse with my family and had a great meal lol. I felt oddly “at peace” after that meal and with going into the liquid diet and buckled down to start. It’s been going better than expected—obviously I have a bad moment here and there but I make sure to track everything (I like on paper best or vlogging). Tracking helps me keep myself accountable. I also know my “triggers” and do what I can to avoid them especially on this diet. I know for me, personally, I was more scared of failing, or not being able to do it. But like the others have said, having a great support system helps a lot. Knowing you’re not alone on this journey is super important. Just keep telling yourself that the liquid diet is for a medical reason for your safety during the surgery and that if you can get through this, you can get through anything.

You got this!!!

[CarolineLittle 91]

Welcome Su Zy! Best of luck with that approval.

1 May - LindsayT, SleeveMeAlone23

2 May - lunababe75, k.e.white, Morenalove

3 May - matt917, LittleRouxenyhood, la.nena, skeefe

4 May - Laryssa

5 May - Sheri

9 May - travelgal, Ana83

10 May - CarolineLittle, Jason Jacobson, IAMPERFECTION2

11 May - ElizabethMW

16 May - turkaffe

17 May - Teamme2023_, Su Zy

22 May - Srxpadillaa, Vacs77

24 May - Shemleylodge

[CarolineLittle 91]

All the talk of support systems is spot on. I hope you all have them. I am in a lot of groups on FB. My husband has been an amazing support, he's been to every appointment with me. I have 2 daughters, 17 and 18, who are great too. My youngest doesn't talk about it much, my 18yo does. She's just worried something will go wrong during surgery. She's a stresshead in general so I just reassure her it will be fine. She's watching what she eats atm too and is losing weight at the same rate as me. She's got a bit to lose and is doing amazing so far.

I'm so excited for those of you having surgery NEXT WEEK!

[LindsayT 563]

5 hours ago, CarolineLittle said:

All the talk of support systems is spot on. I hope you all have them. I am in a lot of groups on FB. My husband has been an amazing support, he's been to every appointment with me. I have 2 daughters, 17 and 18, who are great too. My youngest doesn't talk about it much, my 18yo does. She's just worried something will go wrong during surgery. She's a stresshead in general so I just reassure her it will be fine. She's watching what she eats atm too and is losing weight at the same rate as me. She's got a bit to lose and is doing amazing so far.

I'm so excited for those of you having surgery NEXT WEEK!

That's awesome your daughter is following your lead.

Surgery is 5 days away! 😳 I'm so excited and nervous. I'm so ready for the next chapter of this journey.

[Srxpadillaa 7]

@Vacs77 found my surgery twin

[Rhys 1]

On 3/16/2023 at 12:32 PM, WVJess2Less said:

Just got my surgery date for May 12th....anyone else having theirs that day?

Congratulations! I’m May 11th.

[uniVee 2]

I'm new here. My surgery day is May 25th and I start pre-op diet May 11th....I'm ready to get into it; though I'm scared.

[CarolineLittle 91]

Welcome Rhys and uniVee!

Welcome Su Zy! Best of luck with that approval.

1 May - LindsayT, SleeveMeAlone23

2 May - lunababe75, k.e.white, Morenalove

3 May - matt917, LittleRouxenyhood, la.nena, skeefe

4 May - Laryssa

5 May - Sheri

9 May - travelgal, Ana83

10 May - CarolineLittle, Jason Jacobson, IAMPERFECTION2

11 May - ElizabethMW, Rhys

16 May - turkaffe

17 May - Teamme2023_, Su Zy

22 May - Srxpadillaa, Vacs77

24 May - Shemleylodge

25 May - uniVee

[Vacs77 3]

4 hours ago, Srxpadillaa said:

@Vacs77 found my surgery twin

Have you started the pre op diet yet? I start on Monday.

[AmandaD. 35]

My surgery was just scheduled for May 15th! A lot sooner than anticipated but I’ll take it.

[LindsayT 563]

Surgery is Monday, y'all. It's getting so close.@SleeveMeAlone23 you ready, friend?

[LittleRouxenyhood 5]

On 04/28/2023 at 12:40, LindsayT said:

Surgery is Monday, y'all. It's getting so close.@SleeveMeAlone23 you ready, friend?

Sending good vibes your way—you’ll do great!