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So I see so many have a liquid pre op diet for weeks before surgery but my surgeon said I only have to do a liquid diet for 24 hrs before surgery and I don't know why everyone else has to do a week or more but my surgeon doesn't require it. Anyone have any ideas why? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Had my surgery yesterday and I'm feeling pretty good, need to walk more but I'm so tired from the meds that it's hard to get up but I'm doing pretty good on my liquids. How's all the other post-op people doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was searching for Vitamins and ran across this company and didn't know if they are good or bad and if anyone has tried them? They are affordable so I didn't know how good they really are. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm February 9th as well Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

One of my friends who had surgery at the same hospital as I am going to said the long pre op is for people who they believe needs to shrink their liver and to lose weight. All you really have to do is the 24 hr liquid before if you just have to empty your stomach before surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Gastric bypass Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm Feb 9 and in Fresno, Ca Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Where in Northern California are you? I'm in Fresno Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I like the banana crime premier they taste like banana cream pie and the caramel one tastes like a caramel frappe but melted. My dr isn't making me do a pre op diet besides 24 hr liquid diet the day before surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on the 9th too! Seems like forever still! Good luck! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App I'm on the 9th too, I'm excited but nervous too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm February 9 and live a couple hours from you, I'm in Fresno, ca Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As a kid I had been heavier but then in my teen years I had lost all my weight and almost looked way to skinny. After I turned 18 I gained a ton of weight from depression and I'd fluctuate weight as I'd lose 50 lbs when pregnant but then all the weight came back after having a baby. Now after 3 babies I am 275 lbs and the heaviest I have ever been. I'm miserable as I can't keep up with my kids who are 7,5, and 1. I'm scheduled to have surgery February 9 and I've been fighting the anxiety from having surgery and how my kids will react from me being limited to what I can and can't do right after surgery. I know I need this surgery more then ever but I always put everyone especially my kids before myself. I'm scared of failing or the what ifs of having complications but yesterday we were at a birthday party and this photo was taken of me and it hit me that surgery in a month is the best thing I can do for ME!!! So here's to my journey, the good, the bad, and the ugly!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Fresno, Ca and having bypass Feb 9 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How did your baby and 2 yr old handle you not being able to hold them for a few weeks after surgery? Were you nursing your baby? Did it affect your supply at all? You've had great progress! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App How did your baby and 2 yr old handle you not being able to hold them for a few weeks after surgery? Were you nursing your baby? Did it affect your supply at all? You've had great progress! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You are very right, I want to live a long healthy life as I'm only 28 years old. I want to be around to see my kids get married and have a family of their own. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are any of you scared? It hits me hard at times about what's going on and the what if's but other times I'm excited and can't wait for surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Fresno, ca getting bypass next month Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is my surgery date too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got my surgery date yesterday of Feb 9th and I've felt anxiety ever since especially since I've scared myself of complications and failure. I really want this surgery and know it's what I need but I think it's normal to have some anxiety Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is anyone from the Central Valley like Fresno or Clovis, California area? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Haven't heard of Juarez, not that it means much. I seemed to keep hearing the same four names from most people I've asked. Felix, Swartz, Boone, & Higa all seem highly reccomended in Fresno. My doctor is Dr. Swartz, originally I was going to have Dr. Higa but as of now it's Swartz Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

To get it done with medi-cal is harder especially with the blue cross. I switched to Cal-viva medi-cal and it's so much easier but you still need a doctor referral. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App