Hi! Anyone else scheduled for surgery in July of 2023? Let's talk!

How are you? How's your process going? What are you excited about for the future? What are you enjoying now? How are you talking about the upcoming surgery with family and friends? What supports have been helpful to you?

I’m day 7 out of 14. This is hard. I wish I could have one meal. I’m so afraid I’ll get into surgery and be told I didn’t do it right.

I’m on day 7 of my liquid diet. 2 weeks to go. My only saving grace is that I get one meal a day on top of the 2 shakes.

I have two weeks to go. Today is one week down. Total of 3 weeks. July 10 is my surgery date. We can do this!!!!

9 hours ago, Faith23 said:

I love my diet Dr Pepper too. I’ve gotten a large Diet Coke from McDonald’s everyday for 20 years. I’ve actually broken that habit. Im 8 days into the liquid diet. It’s been really hard. We are at the beach this week and I have some moments of wanting to cheat but I haven’t. I had trouble getting out of the ocean today and got a big reminder why im having this surgery What are you able to have during the two week plan?

I'm one of the fortunate ones in which I can have 1 meal plus 2 shakes and some snacks. No fruits, carbs 50 grams or less, and under 1,000 calories.

We got Origami Paddlers (combination sit upon kayak/paddleboards that folds into thirds) as part of their Kickstarter (sadly they went defunct a year or so later) but I've always been over the weight limit. I'm looking forward to take them into the ocean!

I am scheduled for 7/31/23 and I couldn’t be happier!! I’ve been wanting this since I was a teenager. I love thinking about and planning the future. I am overly excited and sooo ready for this new life!’

On 6/24/2023 at 6:18 PM, michelebrown308@gmail.com said:

July 19th. I’m torn between healthy eating and having a smorgasbord of foods I won’t be able to eat again

Ugh, @michelebrown308@gmail.com, I know the feeling! Two thoughts. One, if you have a pre-op diet from your surgery provider, do your best to stick to that - it is really to help the surgery go over smoothly. Two, try to get out of that "never eat again" attitude. I've been sabotaged by that in the past. My thinking now is - I won't eat this _for a while_. It really helps to curb my craving. Hope it helps you, too!

On 6/24/2023 at 7:43 PM, alliepow said:

New here! I have my VSG July 10. I’m also on day 6 of the liver shrinking diet. Ugh. I want Mexican food so bad right now. Lol.

Im excited yet really nervous for the day. I get in my head too much sometimes and freak myself out. I know I’ll be fine though.

I have found that TikTok has some wonderful people on there to follow. recipes, support, advice, etc. it has really helped a lot.

I’ve told my family and a few friends. I feel like after surgery it will just be easier. I know lots of people know though. You know how word spreads.

Hope you are doing well!!!!

Hi, @alliepow! Thanks for sharing! Week 1 down, that's the hardest one, so you're gonna rock the rest!

15 hours ago, WanderingLass said:

I'm one of the fortunate ones in which I can have 1 meal plus 2 shakes and some Snacks. No fruits, carbs 50 grams or less, and under 1,000 calories.

We got Origami Paddlers (combination sit upon kayak/paddleboards that folds into thirds) as part of their Kickstarter (sadly they went defunct a year or so later) but I've always been over the weight limit. I'm looking forward to take them into the ocean!

Origami Paddlers sound so fun!! You'll have to post some pics when you get out on them! One of the adventures I want to have after some weight loss is horseback riding. (Every commercial place I've looked at close to me has a 250 pound limit).

23 hours ago, Faith23 said:

I’m day 7 out of 14. This is hard. I wish I could have one meal. I’m so afraid I’ll get into surgery and be told I didn’t do it right.

You can do it, @Faith23! You're already halfway there, don't give up! Whenever you crave a meal, think about your whys. You are strong!

1 hour ago, Carissa.virlea said:

I am scheduled for 7/31/23 and I couldn’t be happier!! I’ve been wanting this since I was a teenager. I love thinking about and planning the future. I am overly excited and sooo ready for this new life!’

That's such a great attitude to have, @Carissa.virlea! A mindset for success

7 hours ago, LibrarianErin said:

Origami Paddlers sound so fun!! You'll have to post some pics when you get out on them! One of the adventures I want to have after some weight loss is horseback riding. (Every commercial place I've looked at close to me has a 250 pound limit).

I miss horseback riding so much. I always had to rely on friends who had horses and now I have no friends with horses.

I will absolutely post pictures!!

On 6/26/2023 at 12:53 AM, WanderingLass said:

I'm one of the fortunate ones in which I can have 1 meal plus 2 shakes and some Snacks. No fruits, carbs 50 grams or less, and under 1,000 calories.

We got Origami Paddlers (combination sit upon kayak/paddleboards that folds into thirds) as part of their Kickstarter (sadly they went defunct a year or so later) but I've always been over the weight limit. I'm looking forward to take them into the ocean!

That is fortunate. I'm a two-week liquid diet before and after surgery. But I'll do it, I'm just glad to finally get this going. Origami Paddlers sound wonderful! Going to the ocean... I can't imagine how encouraging that must be. And fun! Enjoy the journey!

I know everyone is different but has anyone been given an indication from their clinics as to how much it might be possible to lose in the first month?

I am 260lbs (was 265 last week before I started my version of liquid diet) and at moment don't exercise unless you count walking round shops at a leisurely pace. I just find it hard here to get answers in English from my clinic that don't confuse me. In fairness they speak and write to me in English but sometimes it does not make actual sense and my French is terrible, unless it involves food. Like for example I have been told to bring my own bath towel and €1 coins for water machine, now I know I am not going on a 4* holiday but I did expect that the hospital would provide towels and water, for the limited amount I will be able to drink when there.

I didn't want to seem desperate and ask the surgeon

Hi, where are you having your op, I am having mine at Clinique des cèdres near Toulouse

19 minutes ago, Johnpayne said:

Hi, where are you having your op, I am having mine at Clinique des cèdres near Toulouse

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