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On 04/21/2020 at 01:21, Michele_DS said:

Hi JennC92,

I am 4 months out now. As an update, I have been taking 1 Colace tablet once a day and I have not had any more constipation issues. I am not knocking Miralax, because it has helped me. At first I was taking Colace and Miralax but it became expensive and I decided to see what would happen if I stop taking one of them. Colace has been a life saver. It is not a harsh supplement and I am able to use the bathroom daily.

Michele, what is the dosage of a place you take daily? Is it 50 or 100?

Machta, how are you getting in 650 calories a day? I’m 5 days post-op and between the 2 Premier Protein shakes and a cup of broth, I’m coming in at 365 calories.

I’m scheduled for 3/25. Nervous and excited! Had to do the Upper GI test yesterday which was not pleasant!

On 06/08/2018 at 12:59, Ylime said:

Welcome! Did they give you a specific meal plan to follow to lose that weight before surgery?

06/08/2018 01:11 AM, 2sparrows said:

I am having Lap Band surgery June 15th! I had some difficulty with the hospital not figuring out my costs correctly. But, now I’m approved and ready to go.

Welcome - You're so close!!!

06/08/2018 05:28 PM, Crcountry said:

8 days down on pre opt diet 6 more days till surgery!!! liquid diet is rough in the beginning getting better. Made a big pot of homemade chicken vegetable Soup. It has kept me satisfied. I add carrots, celery, and green onion to the broth. My husband and kids got the chicken lol.

Hang in there - it will all be worth it!!

06/08/2018 07:34 PM, zodiacalm said:

Yay! My surgery is July 23rd...Good luck everyone, we’re all almost there wish everyone the best!!

Welcome! I'm sure this time will fly by and your surgery will be here before you know it.

They didn’t give me a specific meal plan. The dietician just said he wanted me eating 3 meals and 2 Snacks a day with an emphasis on Breakfast being the largest meal and dinner the smallest. He used the analogy of a car full of gas at the begging of the day and near empty at night. It’s actually worked as I’m down about 4 lbs in 2 weeks but 40 lbs just seems like a lot. It seems as though many can get the sleeve without having to lose so much weight before the surgery but I’ll keep doing what the doctor asks. Did anyone else have to lose this much weight before their procedure?

So I just got me gastric sleeve surgery date which is 9/12. I completed the 3 month nutrition program required by Blue Shield and managed to not lose a single pound. After meeting with the surgeon 2 weeks ago, he told me he wants me to lose 40 lbs before the surgery to make it safer (shrink the liver I’m guessing). He gave me 3 months to lose the weight so the clock is ticking. I also met with the dietician who was very nice and gave me some tips with dieting in order to lose the required weight before the surgery. I am definitely nervous but also excited. I have a friend who did this surgery about 18 months ago and now looks incredible. Glad I stumbled on this site to give and get support!