Is there Any things you should of done before the sleeve .... any tips

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Hi

Just wondering is there any things you should of done before sleeve .........

Like eat your last Full meal
Prepare your mind
Prepare meals
start Vit. Supp.. b4 opti
start creams for skin (especial your stomach area)

From Lovelyslim
Date of surgery 1/11/11

My bougie was a size 38... yeah, pretty sure that was the size. I did ask before and after op.

Just wondering does anyone know what bougie size was used on them ......... Is it a 36 , 38 ............ has anyone asked their surgeon .......

hi Hello Sholley



Welcome to this aweson site ............ Hey come and join us in our November Sleevers 2011........... It's almost here ,,,

Thank God

Yeaha Bella

This was a really great thread and has given me some ideas as well, that I didn't even think about. I know that when I had my band I didnt get prepared as much as I should have for post op at home. This time I will. Thanks everyone for the ideas adn thanks lovelyslim for posting the thread.

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Thank GOD ...... It's been a long long too long journey ........... waiting for 12 months ....(like some sleevers before me )........ well done ......

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Love ya's all and many thanks to you guys that have helped me through this journey.........

Can't believe it's almost here ....Bring it on ........

Cheers Carolina

Bring the camera's

so much for all your tips ........ This is really helping me and i hope it helps future Sleevers ........





Can't wait for my sleeve ......

Don't forget to measure your neck. That was the one measurement that absolutely amazed me!

Taking photos and measurements pre-op really comes in handy as you lose weight.

There are some weeks where the scales aren't playing nice but if you continue to take photos and measure you can see the difference that the scales don't reflect.

I wish I had taken photos on the very first day I made the decision to start this crazy adventure. By the time I got around to doing it I had already lost a number of kilos. (I didn't think to measure my ankles either ...)

I still take photos and measure fortnightly.

:)

I am ready ready ......... just waiting

belladingo wrote:

Hi everyone, I know this may seem a stupid question but could someone please tell me how to make chicken broth. I have just bought chicken noodle packet soups and was going to strain through a tea strainer (this is what antoher friend did) but thinking if I did the chicken broth and froze it that would be good also what other things have you got for the first week to drink would say eat but well its drinking really lol thank u in advance

Couple of links iif you want to make real soup.........

http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/1653/homemade-chicken-soup.aspx

http://www.homemade-soup-recipes.com/clear.html

You Girls are fantastic



Thanks to all your messages ........



5 weeks till optifast ..... Can't wait and bring it on ........

I have said it before but I think that it is worth repeating.



Stand in front of a full length mirror and say goodbye.

I did that and at 2 years out am so glad that I did, almost like letting go of the emotional baggage.



Hugs Gail

Wow you ladies sound prepared.

I just thought I would add that I too had those dehydration ice blocks from the chemist... but could not stomach them post op. They are artificially sweetened and tasted way too sweet post-op. Streets lemonade ice-blocks were my saviour post-op. I highly recommend them.

Not very nutritious but they did keep my energy up and was pretty much the only thing I could tolerate for that first week.

My mum made some lovely chicken broth for me - apart from using the stock cubes in water - chicken soup is simple - just low boil a chicken in a soup bot with water until the chicken is cooked basically! But you will need to skim the fat off the top a bit when it cools down. You can add whatever vegies or herbs you like and just strain them out afterwards.

I also think the video and measuring post-op is great - I only recently watched my pre-surgery video a while ago and made a follow-up one now i'm 9 months on. They are on my blog: www.lessdangerouscurves.com

The knife, fork band book, although written for band patients, has excellent recipes and ideas for every stage of recovery. It was just brilliant.

One more thing - at hospital they gave me these stick on heat pads for my shoulder to help ease the shoulder tip pain you get when the carbon dioxide they pump into you during surgery slowly makes its way out of your body. The stick on heat pads worked for 8 hours! And meant they didn't fall off as I moved around. These are well worth picking up from the chemist!

All the best lovelyslim and others soon-to-be-sleeved

I'm just going to do chicken stock and water lovely ... nothing flash lol.

Maybe get some Musashi protein drinks ... 30g protein per drink and they taste really nice. Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla flavours.

Hi everyone, I know this may seem a stupid question but could someone please tell me how to make chicken broth. I have just bought chicken noodle packet soups and was going to strain through a tea strainer (this is what antoher friend did) but thinking if I did the chicken broth and froze it that would be good also what other things have you got for the first week to drink would say eat but well its drinking really lol thank u in advance

Im going to start preparing myself next week, love this thread - i didnt think about those dehydrate ice blocks from chemists thanks for that.
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Mum will be coming over daily for a fortnight to cook & clean for me -

I have stocked the fridge with Up n Go's and Musashi drinks ... nearly 30 of them lol.

I started talking my multi vitamins last Monday when I started my Opti.

My last meal the night before I started Opti was Indian (butter chicken).

I plan on doing some chicken broth type soups for the freezer next week. I've already put about 5 meals in the freezer for my kids.

Nearly there lovely xx

I wish I had of measured myself!!!! :(

Thank you Lovelyslim, this has given me some ideas as well. I am in on the 12th Sept this Monday.



I didn't realise about measuring the feet, head and neck though but I'll do that now.



Ok back off to the shops you have given some great ideas, good luck with it all and I am sure you'll here about how I went on here :)



good luck



Lace

Thanks Girls
Love your messages .......

see ya soon Melpaulned.... I'll be there .......

HI LS

looking forward to seeing you next week



this is what i did



bought up and go energise

bought soups

(can u tell i'm not someone who likes to cook LOL)



mersyndol and DVD'S! had a lovely few days at home just watching tv (in btwn walking around of course)



i also ate my weight in crap food especially twisties (but only before opti not after)



i had heatwheats as i have a bad back but if you don't, grab some, they're a life saver

same with electric blanket - really comforting



good luck and i'll try and think of some more when i see you next saturday at menai!



xxx

mel

Wow, you are finally there, or nearly there lovelyslim.

You do seem very prepared, which I think is important.

I am sure you have covered everything.

I am five months out now, and still getting closer and closer to my goal.

Good luck with your last 6-7 weeks.

It's getting real close now to sleeve date .......... Any advice ..............

This is what i am doing .......

1 st .......Having a Pig OUT day on the 8 th October with everybody .........just b4 optifast
2nd........starting muti vitamins on the 16 sept (6weeks b4 sleeve .....
3 rd .......stocking on ice blocks u know the one's from the chemist ...for dehydration
4 th ........making the youtube video and taking photos ......
5 th .........getting my bag ready for hospital ......
6th .........having some chicken broth prepared frozen b4 surgery so i have something when i come back .........
7th .........Mentally preparing the whole family for the new healthy me ..........

Bring it on ............Any other advices .........
cheers Lovelyslim

Thanks Moto Moto



Great advice ................