PhoenixForce

Actually- question for all- and I apologize if this has been addressed my someone else or somewhere else- I am surfing around and havent found it yet.... Does the sodium content of the stuff you consume during a clear liquid diet matter? I mean- this is for pre-op- do i need to make it all low sodium? (assuming no other reasons healthwise to stay low sodium)- does normal sodium amount cause an abnormal amount of tissue swelling that would be bad for the operation? Like increase risk for staple line leakage? The only info I got from my doctor was low sugar or no sugar.... nothing about sodium. Since it is sunday I have called their questions line but no answer yet... wondering if people here have experience with this topic. Thanks all!

Surgery (convert Lap Band to RNY) is Feb 14th and starting my 2 day liquid diet today. Going well so far. Thank you all for the updates and comments about day 2 (gas pain) as well as to ensure pills are taken spaced apart etc- to prevent issues! I am nervous about post op pain and nausea- nausea has been a big issue with me in the past from surgery.... Oddly- the rest I am just crazy excited about! My Doc is having me use ISOPURE ready to drink- 2 bottles today and 2 tomorrow in addition to other liquids. I was told they were awful- but honestly- the first one so far has been ok- Tropical Punch or some such flavor. It has that classic - almost bitter or dry or something tongue feel afterward that all protein drinks make me feel- but flavor is ok. Happy days upcoming to all!!

Hi all! I am scheduled for Feb 14th! Super excited and also crazy scared. I am happy that it is on Valentine's Day- I cant think of a better present to get! I am having Lap band removed and converting to RNY via laparoscopic approach. Good luck to us all! I am looking forward to a lot of updates!