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What is the pre- op diet everyone is talking about?


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Same thing with me. Went to the MD Friday. Iv lost 24 lbs but MD says iv should have lost 6-8 lbs more ( im 4 weeks out) told me to make sure I'm getting in no less than 75 grams of Protein. Iv been having trouble just getting 40-60. Said I could get a leak if I didn't. Well that scared me enough to force myself. Iv increased it and have lost 2 lbs in the last two days.

My Md says to start out with light walking and weights. Then work your way up to classes

Lex. Dr Weiss 1/26/17

I haven't heard of any in Lex.

I had the same problem with my bff. I didn't tell her until the day before surgery that I was having it. Then she started like always " you don't need that blah blah.. just do what I do. Now mind you she weights 360 to my 250 she has major health issues with blood pressure bld clots etc. ( I had no health concerns) finally I said how has your diet been working out for you. I hated to say that but that's what it took. I also told her I didn't need any negativity in my life about my surgery and that's why I didn't want to tell her. I told her I had lost 20 lbs in 3 weeks and she said well I lost 14 in a week once. I said so did you keep it off? Convo
Ended. Sometimes you have to be a little mean so plp will understand. She no longer asks about my progress and that's fine with me.

I was told to try the Vitamin Patches. I'm waiting on delivery now. Sure hope that works.

The pain will get better. it took me about week. I had to stop the pain meds at about day 4 because they kept me awake at night.

Ok tomorrow starts my 3rd week post op. I have been told week 3 is purée food, but I met with my surgeon last Friday ( he had me eat an egg before our visit) I scrambled 2 egg whites and was able to eat it all with virtually no Discomfort. He said I can start eating fish, lean lunch meat, chicken, ground beef/turkey he said chew it good( and I might only be able to eat a couple bites) don't drink while eating. That night I had 2oz of baked tilapia ( I stopped myself at 2 oz) again no discomfort and if I have bone broth I can sip 16oz in a sitting...are these servings to big? Why am I not having discomfort?
Up until now I have been getting at least 60gms of Protein (mainly through Protein water) and one day (5days post op I drank 82oz and that gave me 80 grams of protein) I am scared that I am doing something wrong! Help! Why can I eat and drink without discomfort has anyone else felt this way? I meet with my nutritionist tomorrow, let me know if there is a question I should ask !

I went ahead and ordered online. They came in today so I'll try it out tomorrow

At three weeks I was able to add fish canned chicken and tuna. At 4 weeks I can add ground meats so that's sounds like the plan my MD follows. Puréed foods were not required just chew food well

Try just eating the toppings and not the crust. It's ok to slip up just get right back on track. I have been craving pizza myself. Lol. Sleeved 1/26

I and a number of people in my support group from all over the US use GENEPRO and have done very well with it. I've lost 83 lbs and am 29 from goal. And individual MDs rarely do 'studies'; they may look at their patients observationally and see trends but using GENEPRO vs some other brand of Protein is not preventing people from losing weight. Not following an intelligent eating plan is what keeps people from losing weight.

I have been off three weeks. I have to go back tomorrow. I wish I had more time because I'm totally exhausted just doing small things around the house. Can't imagine how I'm gonna be at work. My energy level is so low.

I was warned by a friend who went thru this surgery years ago to watch for your husband trying to sabotage your results. I was two weeks post op on V day. Still on liquids and my husband walked in with my absolute favorite chocolate covered strawberries. I got so upset with him. He say well " I know you can't eat these so I'll eat them" . He did that just to be mean and I'm not falling for that this time.! I lost 100lbs on my own years ago and he did everything he could till I felt bad about it and gained it back. Don't let anyone come between you and your success.

At what stage can we have shrimp? I'm 3 wks post op. Just started the fish/ canned chicken stage

My MD put me on Actigall to help prevent gallbladder problems. I have to take it for the next 6 months or so.

I started in the hospital right after surgery. It's been hard getting all these Vitamins in tho. I just ordered the patch. Can't wait to try it out.

Thanks all. I was scared said my prayers before I went to sleep and hope for the best three recovery and hope for zero complications. Doesn't matter how good the surgeon is you always have a chance of getting a leak.

I had an awesome surgeon that performed such a good job I didn't need a fairy tale "god" to help with me..
I went back to work two weeks later doing an extremely physical job and have had no issues.
Wasn't tired just a a little fatigued for a couple of days.

I just received mine today. I'm in Lexington also! If you find somewhere local plz let me know.

I had GERD before surgery and had hiatal hernia surgery at the same time as my sleeve.

Just had surgery Monday and I seem to be having no problem drinking as much as I want . Did you have that same experience