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I don't. My doctor is actually very flexible with the pre-op diet.

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Great!

My doctor said it will be 1 night. Personally, I'd rather stay 2 just to be safe.

I hope I can say the same thing in 6 months.

i just looked it up and a leak with bypass is muuuuccchhh more serious than a leak with sleeve. Also, much more common. 1 to 3 percent leakage with bypass and it is the most serious complication there is. Educate him and make sure he knows it's not the same thing.

I'd kill my husband. There's risk with everything. Bypass is a lot more riskier than the sleeve.

Holy Moly, look at you! 177 lbs in 9 months. That's awesome.

I actually had a meeting with my surgeon today (along with 4 other people) and he went over the surgery, the pre-op diet, the do's and don'ts. One woman said that she was having a hard time with the pre-op diet and he said that as long as she kept it low fat and low carb that was fine. He commented that it was really more important that the men be on the pre-op than women. Stated that because men carry most of the weight in their stomach the amount of fat is greater than in women.

I know the feeling. My husband isn't overweight AT ALL. Yet, he refuses to eat anything I can't have. I'm in pre-op right now, so he too, isn't really eating much. Last night his dinner was Ramen Noodles and boiled eggs. It aggravates me. I certainly don't want him to lose weight. One positive is our grocery bill will plummet.

The Atkins shakes I don't like I freeze for a few hours and then eat as ice cream. They're very good that way.

I'm doing really well. Usually have a boiled egg for breakfast, fruit cup before lunch, shake for lunch and then protein and green veg for dinner. I'm trying to stay really busy so I don't think about food. Really haven't been hungry at all and down 6 lbs since Saturday, so that's encouraging.

I'm down 6.

How are you feeling at 8 days out?

CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS!

Hard boiled egg and fruit for breakfast. Protein Shake for lunch. 6 oz lean mean and green veg for dinner.

It happens after having kids and being so active raising kids. But around 38-40 they come back with a vengeance. Turned 50 this year and still going strong........lol.

Looks freaking amazing. Where are you at on your journey?

My surgery date isn't until the 21st, but, I KNOW, I'm going to do the same. But, the bottom line is I really have to do this to get the best out of my future life. Being 50 has really made me realize that I want to live to the best of my ability and having this surgery will help me to achieve that.

Just started my pre-op diet today and after all my meals, I'm still hungry!! Anyway, I found a broth by Swanson called Chicken Tortilla broth. It's amazing!!!! A little spicy, but, it's really good, especially if you like Chicken Tortilla Soup. Tastes very much like the Chicken Enchilada Soup at Chili's.

Oh my. That must've been a serious leak. So glad you're doing better.

Were you in the hospital for 5 months?!!

Wow. So sorry. Where did you have your surgery?

You look great! And, what is your life like today, as far as eating?