Amy Wolfe

I am on day 3 pre op diet! I feel your pain. I have been alternating between Water hot tea and flavored water in between Protein Drinks. I will have my first temptation on Friday when I'm meeting a friend for lunch.. But I told her I'm on a liquid diet already I'm hoping that helps. @amywolfe goodluck on Monday! Will be thinking of you

I'm Having On December 8th in NYC , Im Excited & Nervous. Please Keep Me In Your Prayers

@ Amy Wolf,
You are so close to surgery, I am scheduled for Dec 17. I hope all goes well. Please keep in touch with after surgery to let me know how it all went. The nervous feeling for me has not kicked in, probably because I'm a week and some days away lol.

I didnt think to drink Gatorade. I can chug down about a 32 oz of Water (when added crystal light) in about 45 minutes but it requires a lot of restroom breaks.

The food for me is different, I know I'm hungry but when I pass a fast food place I become disgusted because that's what got me here. I have actually cheated with maybe eating Soup for lunch when I shouldn't have or adding more soup during dinner time. My fiance told me to add Water to the soup lol which drives me insane, the little flavor that is has is gone.

My sugar was down to about 50 and my co worker gave me some of her honey bun but i started to freak out afterwards lol

Hello Everyone,
I am currently day 6 in my pre-op diet. Days 1,3 & 5 I did cheat a little but I have a different diet than most. My diet consist of 2 Protein shakes 1-2 sugar free Snacks and 1 soup-low sodium/low fat non creamy. The last 2 days before surgery are nothing but Clear liquids.

I have talked to my doctor about my Soup choices and they indicated chili with turkey was actually an acceptable meal for Soup. I have read some people lost weigh during their pre-op but I have not. With the Protein Shakes, Jello and pudding in between, I am waiting for the dinner time for the soup and I have to drink about 16-24 oz of Water to fill full. It does not help that I work customer service listening to complaint all day with a headache. I sometimes find myself a little snappy which is not the normal case.

Does anyone have any good hearty soup choices? Campbell's is what I have been eating so far.
How is the pre-op diet going for everyone else? The main thing that has been keeping me from cheating lately is because I try to keep track of the ultimate goal. It is harder for me at work than it is on my off days.

Congrats!!!

Im on day 5 ive lost 9 scale pounds. Water weight im sure but i haven't cheated. Surgery is 12 14. Im doing My part to make it easier for the doc to do his part.

Good luck. My surgery is 12 14. I'm on day 4 of my liquid diet. All is good. You can do it!

I only lost 15lbs since day of surgery which was 11/16 but inches have left. They say im right on target. However from the first day i stepped in here for consult till today ive lost 30 lbs. But from this summer till today ive lost 52lbs. This is cool!!!

Im am comforted by your news of your surgery gone well. I have my surgery on 12 14. i am on a pre liquid diet currently. It is close enough I can taste it. I am excited, nervous and scared to death at the same time. Your post has calmed my nerves for the moment at least. Congratulations!

I'm out of surgery and everything went really well!
The gas pain is nooooo joke, but the pain from the surgery itself is minimal. Not up and walking around just yet but they said they'd get me up and moving a little later.
I can't believe I did it!!

As soon as you can, after you arrive at hospital, ask if you can have a shot to calm you down. I mean a relaxant, not liquor Hahahaha. You will be fine!!

Mine is tomorrow also.. ..see you on the Losers bench

I'll hold a good thought for you. I'm sure you'll do fine. Anytime I have a medical procedure I try to remember that it feels like a monumentally huge deal to me, but for the nurses, anesthesiologists, and surgeons - this is what they do every day. This is what they know BEST and they'll take good care of you. I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

I know sometime that had smoked since 2 weeks after surgery. And a lot and all is well. I don't smoke. I do vape though.

I am on day three. Pretty hungry....but I'm a champion gonna power through this.

Bring a book or two...if you are lucky enough to wake up quickly not be nauseous, you will want something to do. I get that there's a TV, but that got boring and when you're wired up, it is hard to occupy yourself meaningfully. Also, leave all step-tracking devices at home if you use them...the few steps you miss are not worth losing it for!

Gas X STRIPS, at least 3 boxes. You cannot buy the strips in Mexico so make sure to bring plenty. I went to Mexico last month for my surgery and went through at least 2 boxes. Extension cord so you can plug in your electronics as the plug ins may not be in good locations (you probably don't need an adapter depending on where you go). Hibclens and gold Dial soap for showering and keeping the incisions clean. Extra tape and gauze. Chapstick is a good idea, Loose clothing is a must. The days I stayed in the hospital I just kept the gown on, but you will need pajama pants and loose shirts. EXTRA UNDERWEAR! I can't stress this enough. Never trust a fart.
Those were the things I used the most.

Start pre op 2 week diet tomorrow 11 30. Surgery 12 14 15. Excited, scared, and nervous at the same time!

Seriously? ^ im pretty sure I've got a great surgeon and ill have 2 week pre op starting 11/30

Don't turn back now. Be the best you YOU CAN BE for them.

buffalo cauliflower "wings"

2 medium heads of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 cup white rice flour (or sub regular flour)
1 cup Water
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 cup your favorite buffalo wing sauce (store bought or homemade. Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce is vegan)

Vegan Ranch Dipping Sauce:

1 cup Vegenaise
½ cup vegan sour cream
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced fine
1 tablespoon fine chopped dill
1 tablespoon chives, chopped fine
¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon gluten free, vegan worcesterchire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
**You can add a non dairy milk to thin out the sauce if desired**

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.To make ranch sauce combine all ingredients, whisk until smooth and set aside.
Combine rice flour, Water, salt, garlic powder, paprika and whisk until combined.
Dip cauliflower in batter and place on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Spray the tops with a bit of oil. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops start to get color on them.
Pull cauliflower out of the oven and lightly dip them into buffalo sauce to coat. Put them back into oven for another 5 minutes to crisp back up.
Remove from oven and serve hot along side your homemade ranch dip.

Steri strips is what I've always heard.

I'm on the liver reduction diet so my Thanksgiving recipe is pumpkin cheesecake shake.< /p>
1c fairlife skim milk
1.5 scoops Bariatric Advantage vanilla Protein Powder
1.5 Tbs sf Torino pumpkin Syrup
2Tbs sf cheesecake pudding mix
Pumpkin spice to taste.
Blend in a Blender Bottle for 2 minutes.

Curried Spaghetti Squash

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 3/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves

Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the cut-side down in a microwave-safe baking dish (the halves can overlap one another a bit) and add 1 cup Water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until very tender and a knife easily pierces the skin of the squash, 15 to 18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Carefully uncover and let stand until cool enough to handle but still warm.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small nonstick skillet. Add the ginger and garam masala until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and honey. Season with the salt. The sauce should be sweet and sour.

Scrape the flesh of the squash into a bowl, using a fork, to make long noodle-like strands. Toss with the sauce and cilantro. Season with additional salt.

I also had an abnormal EKG. I am only 38 years old and in excellent shape other than weight. They sent me to a cardiologist. Then he ordered a stress test and echo. Was really no big deal. I did both of the tests and they came out normal. I've been cleared for surgery.