New&Improved

Make sure to check references and reputation of surgeons before engaging in such major surgery I've watched enough BOTCHED to see what can happen....

Keep your eye on the labels and ingredients. Look for high quality protein % per serve. Look for lowest carbs and sugars. Taste is subjective

Personally I stick to high protein. Low carbs. No sugar or bad fat... Protein always comes first! If I need a few carbs I'll throw in some berries or veggies but mostly protein keeps me feeling fuller longer Drink plenty of water constantly... Also need to sleep well 8 hours plus..

Yeah definitely going to take all the time I need to sort myself out

Thanks @FluffyChix for your kind words!!

Cannot wait to join you in that paradise

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To whom it may concern. I got to see my surgeon again yesterday. It went really really well I'm still 4.5 weeks out from my date which is confirmed as 10/28 and I'll be the first surgery after lunch that day. I've started my own preop diet early and I'm down 38lbs currently at 282lbs aiming for around 185lbs. Surgeon says any weightloss will definitely help him do the surgery and help my recovery. The BMI doesn't matter they use the first BMI that's it but he said it's good I've lowered my risk factors and I'll be in my own private room and private bathroom facilities in the hospital. I'll be looking at least 3 days as long as I'm getting liquids down and walking well but if any issues could be longer. I do have some kidney issues so will need extra monitoring before I leave as I live on my own. In response to the technical he said he usually makes the bypass 120cm long whatever that means; he said it's restrictive but not Majorly so that you can still live with some vitamins and to be most careful to get enough calcium and vitamin D for the bones as the bones can possibly have issues long term if not taken care of early. He was really happy with my weight loss and to see how committed I was so that I don't need to see him until surgery day He just said keep up the good work and basically in giving my body a Head Start by losing weight before the surgery!! I'm happy. I'm excited. now all I need to lose to be at my final end goal is 100lbs that's it cannot wait to get this surgery and start a new life and a positive future! I'm doing great with shakes and can tuna and Frozen veggies then some days ill have some blueberries and strawberries With my protein intake and very low carbs I'm finding that I'm not craving much at all so I'm happy just hope the restriction comes from surgery as well. Anyways that's my latest news I've just gotta keep myself positive and committed until surgery then I'll figure it all out AFTER surgery in regards to taste buds and such. Thanks again to everyone who has offered their kind words over the last 12 months of my journey!! Good day. Mikey

I've used a few brands. as above look for highest protein per serve and lowest carbs/sugar per serve

I think that will be a personal decision but I hear it can take up to 4 weeks to fully heal

Thanks @Snapcase- yeah I believe in the power of positive thinking!

Hi Karen. Now you're 2 months out how's everything going??

Curious why mini over standard RNY?

Yea on preop diet I'm lucky to go no.2 once a week atm

Ok thnx well I'm preop started at 322 currently 285 hoping to get to about 185 eventually

Mike, 35 from Australia preop for RNY

Is there any specifics daily food goals as in calories and protein In the first 6 months??

I'll be seeing surgeon tomorrow to double confirm everything. Thanks

Took me 2 months to get a dietitian appt for them to cancel it a day before and tell me to wait another 6 weeks....no thanks

Heeey I'm set for 10-28 for RNY if all goes to plan welcome

You look 10 years younger

Did you try to adjust your diet before surgery??

Been friendszoned my whole damn life

Hi everyone. I'm new to this room but have been on the site a while. I'm preop going for RNY bypass in 5 weeks. I am from Australia but don't mind talking to girls all over the world looking for friends or more I use whatsapp to msg people overseas. who knows maybe one day I'll travel but if I'm being picky I'll say my age range is 18-25 I'm 6ft0 & my highest weight was 322 I'm currently 285 aiming for end goal of 200 or BELOW if you're looking for a friend or companion feel free to send me a private msg!! (If we both happen to be preop and going for RNY even better) Regards MIKE.

That is currently a tentative date. Will hopefully confirm in a few days