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Did my pre-op today, now all is ready for Monday 8 am surgery time....nerves getting a bit more frayed.....I know I need this but I guess the normal worries kick in. Then I se the comments about gas and nausea and hope I can get through it all

So my pre surgery was over 70 grams of protein less than 30 carbs. So I have been doing eggs , turkey meat, turkey sausage, chicken breast, Company dinner tonight at BBQ place. So I did just a little sausage, turkey, and lean brisket- very little sauce. Yesterday did salad with olives and turkey meat. Very low carb Italian dressing ....so I am staying under on my carbs. Hitting my protein. But that is what was asked of us. It's odd with all the variances. So hopefully what I have done is ok. Doing my surgery on the 24th

Well pre visit with Dr was fine today and so all is still good for the 24th.

My pre-op is to make sure I have less than 15 grams of carbs a day and at least 70 grams of Protein SOUTHWEST BARIATRIC SURGEONS, PLLC BARIATRIC SURGERY PRE-OPERATIVE DIET The pre-operative diet is low in carbohydrates and high in protein. The purpose of this diet is to use up the glycogen that is stored in your liver. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates. Depleting your liver’s glycogen stores shrinks the liver, which decreases the incidence of complications. Please note that this diet is not healthy for long-term use. ♦TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY: Your main focus will be on limiting carbohydrates to 30 grams per day. In general, you want the following daily mixture of nutrients: Carbohydrate: not more than 30 grams Protein: at least 70 grams Fat: in moderation (NO fried foods, butter, high fat meats or dressings) You may use low carbohydrate, high Protein drinks or bars during this time but make sure your read the labels and stay within the carbohydrate guidelines of 30 grams per day. Non-Carbohydrate Foods These foods have very little or no carbohydrates food Serving Size Grams of Protein meat, poultry, fish, pork 3 oz. 21 Nuts 2 oz. 7 cheese 1 oz. 7 Cottage Cheese 1⁄2 cup 14 Egg 1 7 Peanut Butter 2 tbsp. 14 Vegetables 1 cup raw; 1⁄2 cup cooked Minimal sugar-free Jell-O, Popsicles, etc; Crystal Light, broth, Tea Variable None Carbohydrate Foods Each serving contains approximately 15 grams of carbohydrate and very little protein Food Serving Size Bread 1 slice Cereal 1⁄2 cup Pasta 1⁄2 cup Rice 1/3 cup Beans (kidney, garbanzo, lentils, pinto, etc) 1⁄2 cup Starchy Vegetables (corns, peas, potatoes) 1⁄2 cup Fruit 1 medium; 1⁄2 cup canned, no added sugar juice 1⁄2 cup Milk 1 cup Yogurt 1 cup Sweets (candy, cake, cookies) Varies (best to avoid) ♦ONE DAY PRIOR TO SURGERY: Sugar-free Clear Liquids (This means no solid foods at all – sugar free liquids only!!) MIDNIGHT PRIOR TO SURGERY: Nothing by mouth *** DO NOT START PRE-OP DIET UNTIL SURGERY DATE IS SCHEDULED *** Southwest Bariatric Effective Date 5/20/2005

I am also on the 24th....start low carb tomorrow......more nervous each day.....so good to hear from those that just did and what you are going through.

Well 3 weeks from tomorrow is my surgery. Scared and yet knowing I need it,,,just hoping I can do all the right things afterwards and not feel like I rushed into this decision or that I cannot have a good life after...to many things we do are based on food, dinner outs, parties etc....big changes needed.

June 24th is my date

Well I just scheduled my date- June 24 for my VS - a bit scared and worried and suppose that will only get worse the closer I get.........still trying to learn as much as I can,,,,i know its a major change.....just need to understand the impacts and what to expect so I can best deal with it. Will have my partner here, but not sure he fully understands the changes that will occur. I am 6'3 about 400 - mainly all in the gut chest - so looking forward to getting down below 250 in time.