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Hey everyone I just wanted to share that I had the gastric bypass one week ago today and so far so good! I think the preop diet really helped me to prepare for this. The surgery went very well and I didn't need much pain meds in the hospital. I made myself get up and walk and was released the next morning. I had bloating and gas as expected but not too bad. I really want to thank the Methodist Hospital Bariatric Program (Sacramento, CA) and my surgeon Ruby Gatschet for such a smooth process.
I referred to my postop eating booklet once I got home and have lost 4lbs so far. I am looking forward to progressing in the booklet and changing my life to better my health.

Hey everyone I just wanted to share that I had the gastric bypass one week ago today and so far so good! I think the preop diet really helped me to prepare for this. The surgery went very well and I didn't need much pain meds in the hospital. I made myself get up and walk and was released the next morning. I had bloating and gas as expected but not too bad. I really want to thank the Methodist Hospital Bariatric Program (Sacramento, CA) and my surgeon Ruby Gatschet for such a smooth process.
I referred to my postop eating booklet once I got home and have lost 4lbs so far. I am looking forward to progressing in the booklet and changing my life to better my health.

The bypass seems more reliable and has more long term data as the sleeve is still fairly new with regards to data and outcomes.

Hey everyone I just wanted to share that I had the gastric bypass one week ago today and so far so good! I think the preop diet really helped me to prepare for this. The surgery went very well and I didn't need much pain meds in the hospital. I made myself get up and walk and was released the next morning. I had bloating and gas as expected but not too bad. I really want to thank the Methodist Hospital Bariatric Program (Sacramento, CA) and my surgeon Ruby Gatschet for such a smooth process.
I referred to my postop eating booklet once I got home and have lost 4lbs so far. I am looking forward to progressing in the booklet and changing my life to better my health.

Hey everyone I just wanted to share that I had the gastric bypass one week ago today and so far so good! I think the preop diet really helped me to prepare for this. The surgery went very well and I didn't need much pain meds in the hospital. I made myself get up and walk and was released the next morning. I had bloating and gas as expected but not too bad. I really want to thank the Methodist Hospital Bariatric Program (Sacramento, CA) and my surgeon Ruby Gatschet for such a smooth process.
I referred to my postop eating booklet once I got home and have lost 4lbs so far. I am looking forward to progressing in the booklet and changing my life to better my health.

To answer a few different questions....
I'm 5'7
I lost 13lbs on the preop diet before my surgery.
I have followed the food guidelines a lot! I listen to my body and really push the Protein. I drink about 80oz of Water per day. I go to the gym 3 times per week, do yoga 2 times per week and I walk at least a mile EVERY day!
An average day for me food wise:
Breakfast - a low carb Carnation Instant Breakfast packet mixed into 1 cup of 2% Fairlife milk.
Mid morning snack - a handful of roasted almonds
lunch - 1/2 cup of chicken fried rice (with carrots, peas and scrambled egg whites)
Afternoon snack: 1 Colby jack cheese stick
Dinner: small piece of grilled/pan seared Ahi tuna, green Beans and sautéed squash
Sometimes I have 3-5 Nilla wafers for dessert.
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One year ago today was my gastric bypass surgery. Surgery went fine. Although I did not have a very fun recovery, but it is MAJOR surgery. I had stabbing pains while healing, couldn't drink or eat much of the required nutrition, so it was a slow recovery for me and all I remember was saying to myself "I just want to feel back to normal". Well....as the time passed....I got back to my "new normal".
Today, I am 86 lbs less - basically at the goal weight I set for myself. I think if you are +/- 1-2 lbs of your goal weight = goal weight.
I reached my goal weight at about 9 months after surgery and am maintaining so far.
I still am not able to eat a whole lot at any given time. Dairy (except cheese) does not agree with me (bye bye ice cream...booo!). But I can pretty much eat anything - just in a very small amount; which I have now gotten used to. I'd rather be nice and thin then pig out on a serving meant for a family of four! I love to shop for clothes, because I don't wear anything larger than a medium, most things are medium to small. YAY!
I do have cocktail hour a few times a week (just one). I have a very unusual condition as I only "feel a buzz" for a maximum of about 10 minutes; and do not get drunk at all. I think it's because it goes right through me and doesn't have time to absorb! My husband likes it because it makes me "designated driver".
My husbands one year anniversary is next week on the 22nd. We did this together! He reached his goal much quicker than me - he's a guy - no fair! All of our medical co-morbidity conditions are completely gone!
All in all, with some of the challenges it takes to get used to the "new normal" - I'm definitely glad I choose to do this. So if you're reading these forums and thinking about it - you will succeed and love the new you!
Here is our before/after photo (taken in February of 2015 and 2016) I currently weight maybe 5 pounds less than the pic on the right.

I had surgery January 23rd, went to the doctor yesterday and I have lost 25lbs since surgery! I couldn't believe it. I am over excited and very happy with my decision so far!

Call your surgeon's office and get a referral for a psychologist. The first few months is prime regret time and it sounds like you need some support and help to navigate through the emotions this is bringing up. I wish you all the best!


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Oh my god you guys. Today is my surgery!!! I'm so excited!!! I couldn't sleep!

Omg. Can't sleep. I leave for the hospital in like 2 1/2 hours. So nervous and excited. I would like to thank everyone for sharing their experience and offering so much hope and encouragement. See you on the losers bench!!! [emoji51] and Happy Valentines Day [emoji257][emoji178]

I feel optimistic that I will be fine. I know that when I HAVE to complete something to get to surgery, I have worked my butt off. I would hope this pre op diet will be no different. I thank God that I have my husband and family/friends supporting me!!! I love that I stumbled on this website...I feel great knowing other people are in the stage I am in...Thank you for your supporting comments!! What day are you on for your pre op diet?

You will do fine! The first 2-3 days were the hardest for me. I had headaches and bodyaches which made it seem like my body was detoxing (which in a way I guess it was.) But once I got past day 3 I was fine. I have learned to drink Water every time I felt like nibbling something, and now I am at the point in which being around doesn't make me want to bite into it. As of yesterday I was down 5.9 pounds since the day I started and that alone was enough to keep me motivated to want to do more.
Use the time you would snack with your husband before bed to do something else. I promise you it doesn't stay horrible forever!

I'm so glad you folks are here in this group.

It makes it a lot easier having people who understand.

I'm so glad you folks are here in this group.

Everybody's surgeon is different when it comes to the preop.
I'm ending day 5 and will be on day 6 of my 21 day (3 week) liquid diet. Which only consists of, 3-4 Protein shakes a day, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, Water (with crystal light as well, broth, Gatorade G2 or Powerade zero.

You're on the liver shrinking diet? My dr told me to have 4 oz of lean meat so I've been eating chicken

I have my pre op Wednesday and surgery date is Feb 25th!!!!!! I am so nervous. And no one to talk to but my husband. Keeping everything quiet from the prying minds of Facebook and my small town!
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