Calgalintx

So hard to get serious about a pre-op diet. I really don't have one, except I am supposed to lose 5 pounds. Seriously going to have to stick to liquids before my pre-op appt. And wear my lightest weight clothes and no jewelry! tee hee

The goal of a pre-op diet can be different. For some, it can be weight loss, as the Dr may be checking to see how serious someone is prior to surgery. For some, it really is to shrink the fat out of the liver to make it smaller, so their surgeon can move it easily and see better. As a patient, we want to make sure we are able to enjoy our favorite 'bad' foods, since we will forever be on better path for ourselves. Each of us will need to wrestle with what feels right to us.

Awesome! Mine is May 2nd. Yes, Easter is absolutely a last hurrah, but I am also planning a trip to Shogun. I guess it needs to be this weekend too, so I can start dieting before my pre-op weigh in. My Dr did not say I HAD to loose weight, but suggested a 5 - 7 pound weight loss. I will give it a good try. My pre-op is Apr 30.

Oh no! They didn't sell them anymore? Just when I'm about to need them! I'm sure the chewable will be just as good.

My date is now firm! May 2nd!

I'm sorry April, I had multiple technical issues yesterday and could not reply. I found gas x strips, little green strips that melt on your tongue. That way you don't have to swallow or need liquid.

It's going to be tough for me to eat to live, since I have always lived to eat! You all are so right to think of these things. I'm so glad I have read your comments!

Wear your loose skin like a badge of honor! It's a reminder of what a success you all are! I have the middle 'apron', I think it's called. I've had it since pregnancy, so it's only going to get worse. Since the skin has been like that for years, surgery will be my only option after weight is lost. My dermatologist told me years ago to use Zeazorb, a powder, in the foot care aisle. It keeps me from having skin problems. I use it anywhere there is skin to skin contact.

wow, KCGIRL, you have done great on your weight loss journey. Kick sugar to the curb!!

why do you have to bypass? Couldn't it be a hiatal hernia that can be repaired? I would ask that question before going through a process you don't really want.

thanks everyone. Of course not the answers I wanted to hear, but I guess I knew the correct answer in my head. It's great to get support from you all,

So, is it going to be easier to kick sugar out of my life prior to surgery or after? I am leaning towards after, since i won't be eating, and only mu liquids and purees for quite some time. I think I would be just miserable if I attempted to go completely off at this point. I of course have reduced, but not 100%.

Meme1995- how are you feeling?

Don't be! You probably have thought long and hard about this. Don't second guess yourself. We are doing this to get healthier, live longer and look better!

I love the high protein chocolate slim fast drinks. 20grams of protein in 11 oz. 3 of those a day meets our protein guide, and counts towards liquids at first.