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Briswife15

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  1. I'm on day 5 of the pre op diet, and some days are easier than others. Yes, I think more fluid helps, and also sugar free popsicles and sugar free jello. Im also allowed low carb protein shakes. I'm hungry all the time, too! We will persevere!
  2. Briswife15

    Cheating on Pre-Op Liver Shrinking Diet

    Did your doctor's directions for the liver shrinking diet include chips and guacamole? If not, then yes, it's cheating! I'm allowed plain grilled chicken 2 oz so if you ate plain chicken that's probably ok. Guacamole is high in fat, and the point is low or no fat, and no sugar . All plans are different, but it sounds like cheating! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  3. Briswife15

    March Bypass Buddies

    Congrats on your NSV! And glad you're doing well. My RNY is on Wednesday and I'm encouraged by your progress! Kerp up the goid work! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  4. Briswife15

    Omg Monkfruit!

    Thanks, Frustr8, I was afraid I'd have to go to a specialty store!! Good luck finding your way around your reconfigured grocery store!🙄
  5. I don't know about the sodium, but i can't eat chicken, or regular food until 7 weeks post surgery. I think i can have ground up chicken earlier, though. Ask your team. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  6. Briswife15

    Omg Monkfruit!

    Where do you buy Monkfruit? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  7. I use the Diclofenac topical for my severely arthritic knees, and it does help!! I also received steroid shots in my knees which made a huge difference! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  8. Briswife15

    When does it get better?

    Thanks for posting that list, Ummyasmin!! I feel very much the same way. It was nice to refresh in my mind why I'm having this surgery in 5 days!!! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  9. Sorry to hear that, James, but so glad you got back your ability to swallow. That must've been a pain! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  10. Thanks GradyCat! I'm glad to hear you didn't have problems. From reading on here it seems common!!
  11. Thanks for your reply Green Tealael! I hope I don't have any problems swallowing too! BTW, I just love reading your posts. Always encouraging and helpful.
  12. Actually, obese individuals with fatty liver do have enlarged livers from fat within the liver. The diet is to make the liver smaller so the surgeon can work in there safely.
  13. Maybe you should tell your concerns to your team. I think once you are approved for surgery at a certain BMI it doesn't matter if you drop below. The liver needs to be nice and healthy. Not fatty for the surgeon's ease in doing the surgery. I would do the diet as long as your doctor told you to.
  14. Check with your program to see if you can do creamed soups on this diet. I can't. You don't want to mess up the liver shrinking! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  15. I just finished day one, so I am mo pro, but my program allows Stevia in the plain yogurt. I found it to be easier than I expected, but we'll see how tomorrow goes! We can do this!! Jow many calories are you taking in a day?
  16. Briswife15

    Surgery Date 27 March 2019

    I saw you posted this on another thread, but it said post op. I started my Pre op liquid diet today. Drinking broth, water, protein shake and sugar free popsicles!! Not as bad yet as I anticipated! Surgery in a week!! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  17. Briswife15

    Coke zero help

    I was told the same as MIKE P. No carbonated beverages. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  18. Briswife15

    Today is my one year surgiversary!

    Awesome! Congratulations! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  19. My surgeon requires me to shower the night before surgery, and again the morning of surgery with an antibacterial soap called Hibiclens. Did anyone else have to do that? Any tips, precautions, advice? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  20. Briswife15

    Showering with Hibiclens?

    Yes, he did give me instructions, but I was looking for insider tips from folks who had done it!! Thanks for your reply.
  21. Briswife15

    March 27th surgery date

    Hi, DavidP, I'm so ready as well! Im on day one of the liver shrinking diet. I only have to do one week. I'm not yet nervous. More looking forward to a new life, but I'm sure I'll be nervous next Tuesday night! Best wishes!!
  22. Briswife15

    March 27th surgery date

    Hi, there! My surgery is March 27th and I'm taking a month off, too. I figured I needed some time to adjust to eating purees before I went back, and I'm sure we'll be tired for the first few weeks. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  23. Briswife15

    Showering with Hibiclens?

    Thanks for all the advice!! Does it stain your towels if you don't rinse well? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
  24. Briswife15

    Showering with Hibiclens?

    Thanks CyndieRI!!
  25. Briswife15

    March 27th surgery date

    Yeah, just over a week away for us!! I start my diet tomorrow, but eating lightly today. I'm not nervous yet, but I'm sure I will be bect week! We've got this!!

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