Second Pre-Op Clinical Appt

OK, that was interesting.  Highlights:

1)  NUT said 70 g protein, 75 g carbs, low fat.  Hmm.... Carbs seemed high to me, and she said it was an upper limit, I was welcome to go lower.  Written instructions said no caffeine FOR LIFE.  I was like, WTH?  She said it was only a "goal" and a little caffeine after 3 months post op was okay, but to make sure I could get all my water in.  Otherwise, the guidelines were very much in line with what I hear on this board. 

2) Physician's Assistant was fantastic.  Told me I would never have all of the data I might want to eliminate the uncertainty.  That it would require a leap of faith.  This was very comforting somehow.

3) Need cardiac clearance (only because of my age!) and upper GI.  Yuck. Wasn't expecting that.

Still scared, but putting one foot in front of the other.

I'm sure you'll do fine.  I had just turend 60 the month before my surgery and i just wanted to give you these links.   They should have all the data you might need.   Good luck  this is by far the best thing i ever did for me   :o) jeani

http://www.sleeveguide.com/uploads/1/7/9/4/1794785/dietguidevged42006feb.pdf
http://www.northwestobesitysurgery.com/pdf/sleeve-gastrectomy-diet.pdf
http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf

Thanks Jeani!  I love reading your posts.  I will download now.

Jeani, I am not yet sleeved, but will be soon and I just had to tell you... after reading so many of your positive posts....you are the swettest cheerleader on the forum!
You make me smile with every post I read.
I just had to tell you that,  I am so glad you are here!!

Aw  thank you sweetie,  I'm so glad to be here.   This forum has been my life saver and i believe my journey would have been much harder without all the wonderful people on this site.  It's definitly my cross addiction but it keeps me on my toes.    Good luck on your journey, it truly is a miracle and i'm sure you'll be so happy to get this done.  :o) jeani

Thanks Jeani, I agree that this forum makes it easier.  But it truly is people like you and all the other forum members that really encourage and bring a sense of calm to fears and joy to celebrations!
As for cross addiction....I am selfishly glad but also I think it is A-OK   
Your just awesome.

Congrats to you Happy966, you are on your way!