HDScarlett

All Drs are different. my pre op is STRICTLY clear liquids, no chunks or solids. Zero sugar or carbs except for up to 4 protein shakes a day. And even the shakes have ingredient limits. Follow your Drs orders whatever they are! Bonus is I've lost 9 lbs in 3 days and will lose more than just water weight before surgery Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Stupid auto correct. Lovex injections!! Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Have any of you had to give yourself the anti blood clot injections? Surgery is Friday and my Dr prescribed shots for 2 weeks. I watched a you tube video with good tips, but I'm still scared of giving myself these! Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

9 lbs in 3 days. Today is day 4 of 10. Surgery is friday Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Don't eat solids! Try changing protein shake brands. I am on day 4. The first 3 days were a dream, but today I struggled a little because I miss chewing. I am having a Premier Protein shake and coffee for breakfast (I use a little protein shake for cream in my coffee), then I have some chicken stock at about 10am. I have more chicken stock at Noon followed by another shake. At 2pm I have one jello cup. Dinner is another cup of stock followed by a shake. Jello at 8pm, then bed. I drink iced tea during the day and Propel water. My Dr has warned me that eating solids will prevent your liver from shrinking and he has had cases where he could not go thru with surgery. There is a light at the end of our tunnel....only a few more days!!!

Im August 25th and SOOOOOO excited!! On day 4 of pre op diet and doing grrrrrreat

You can have coffee and tea pre op - they tell you to drink decaf, but confessed that the only reason is because caffeine is a diuretic........pp11150330, mine will not allow milk pre op even tho I can have up to 4 protein shakes a day (with very specific limits re fat/protein/calories etc). I chose Premier Protein and have to be honest, I'm on day 4 of clear liquids (surgery is Friday) and my energy is fine, and I have not wanted to gnaw my arm off. LOL

Where do you buy the B12 shots?

This is why I chose not to go the short term disability route and work it out with my manager. Short term can always be retro, if you don't want to go that route up front. All you have to tell them is that you are having major abdominal surgery. And if HR does not keep this confidential, you have a law suit. If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or any other medical issues associated with your weight, it's NOT elective.....good luck and keep us posted!

Hi, I have been able to keep my health issues private, and in this case, I told my manager that I "am having some parts removed". LOL Since he is male, he can take this in several directions, but I knew this would thwart any need for me to elaborate. Work is allowing me to take a few days sick, and then I am taking a few PTO days, and then work remote if I need it. I told my closest friends and family that I am having my hernia fixed (which is true since I have a hiatal that they will be fixing during surgery). My fiance is the only one who knows the truth, and that's the way it's going to stay. I'm not embarrassed etc to tell the truth, but I don't want people calling and bugging me during recovery, or watching what I eat etc. When people start to notice the weight loss, I am going to tell them that I had to go on a limited diet pre surgery, and it just became really easy - that's my story, and I'm stickin to it!!

Thank you! I ordered the multi patch from PatchMD thru Amazon and the B12/B6/Biotin patch from another vendor thru Amazon.

Great! Did you buy them from this site? I hate the thought of swallowing MORE pills

Does anyone use the vitamin and B12 patches? My Dr does not have any experience with them. I'd like to know if they provide everything you need without having to swallow a pill.

Has anyone used the vitamin and B12 patches? My Dr had no experience or info on them. If you use them, do you like them and do they provide everything you need post op?

Hi all, my surgery is scheduled for August 25th. I have a desk job. How long was it before you all went back to work? Is it unrealistic for me to think that I can return after 10 days?