I have a Surgery Date!!!

Christy P.
on 8/15/08 10:06 am - Virginia Beach, VA

I went to my final Dr apointment today (except preop). and I got my surgery date...10/08/08. My birthday is 10/3 so I'll have to skip the cake this year.....and every year here after...but I don't care. I'm excited!!!

My Dr. has a specific preop diet. I have to start 3 weeks preop. Basically it's liquids. I can only have calorie free and caffine free drinks (no sodas), sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello.

I can only have shakes for food...specifically Slim Fast "high protein" or BOOST "Glucose control" and have 1 can five times a day. I compared them to the adkins and EAS shakes I already tried and the ones I already have have fewer calories (110/190) and sugars (1/12)and more protein (17/15). I'm not sure why he says I can only have these two kinds though...any ideas? I will finish what I already have and then start buying the kinds he recommends. I have to continue on those shakes for 2 weeks post surgery as well.

Anyway I'm stoked about the whole thing and actually having a surgery date. :)

doriemanhart
on 8/15/08 10:22 am - virginia beach, VA

RNY on 06/25/08

I am so glad to hear you got a date you have to do 3 weeks of clear liquids? Wow thats a long time I only had to do 6 days that was hard enough. If you need any support give me a shout or just someone to get you through the rough days. I know how you feel.

prissy25
on 8/15/08 12:19 pm - Barboursville, VA

RNY on 10/31/05

Congrats on your upcoming surgery and best of luc****ep us posted and there are plenty here to help you through everything you might need. So ask away and be well educated. Good luck!!!

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Brooke O.
on 8/15/08 12:52 pm - Petersburg, VA

RNY on 06/02/08

Congrats on getting your date. It will be here before you know it. The diet is not bad at all

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(deactivated member)
on 8/15/08 9:37 pm - Fredericksburg, VA

RNY on 02/22/06 with

Congratulations!! You have made it! lol!! I know it i always a very exciting time when you actually get a date - it is like "This is going to happen!"

Good luck on the pre-op diet - I have no personal advice to offer as I did not have to do any kind of pre-op diet but I do know they want to shrink your liver as much as possible - so this all helps.

Each doctor has their own kind of diet to offer so you would have to call them and see how specific they really are....

But good luck and we are all here if you need us! Feel free to ask any questions....... October is not that far away!

Jackie

lysb
on 8/15/08 11:04 pm - Alexandria, VA

Congratulations! after day 4 of liquids, life gets easier, i did two weeks. Its to shrink your liver so your surgery will be easier for the surgeons! Hey! I'm an october baby myself. it will be well worth it! lys

1MamaG
on 8/16/08 2:00 am - Norfolk, VA

I am happy for you that you have a date but I am also a little jealous to! I was cleared from everything on august 4th and when I called to make my second appointment with dr. Barker it was set for 9/10/08!! that is so far away, how did you get your appointment so soon? I seen a couple of people got their appointments quick but Iam happy for you best of luck.