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Hi I had BPDS Switch on April 2. I have lost 101 pounds since surgery and around 140 since starting the process. Main issue I am having is I have swelling in my lower legs very day due to low protein and pre albumin levels. I am now taking additional supplements for iron along with my bariatric vitamins. Glad to hear everyone checking in! Highest Weight 264 Surgery Weight 224 Current Weight 123

I was looking for advice on this. When discharged from the hospital, I was told to weigh daily but it was depressing to see a 20 lb gain. I was pumped with fluids at the hospital for days after surgery also. I will look forward to this going away.

I can imagine that is frustrating to experience. I am good feeling a little low energy this afternoon while on my pre-op diet, but only two more days after today of this diet and 3 days till surgery.

How are you doing?

I did not weigh the first week then after my weekly weigh in I was surprised! I now wake up wanting to weigh. Not sure if it is motivation or not so far. As long as liver is shrinking I am happy! Good luck to you.

That is a good mindset. I have been trying to think good thoughts that my liver is shrinking!

Are you weighing every day?

What pre-op diet are you on?

I was feeling pretty rough on Day 3-4 last week. I am on Day 11 and it is a bit easier but I have been getting more sleep too. Congrats on the loss maybe that can be motivation when you aren't feeling the liquid diet.

Thank you! Any last minute advice for me pre-surgery?

Hi I am in Cary NC area going to have surgery next week at Duke.

I agree the true hunger is torturing! Your post made me realize I am also not craving sugar and carbs which I thought would happen but kinda forgot about.

I am having that head and stomach hunger too on Day 8 of mine. I think lots of water helps.

I agree some days are better. I have some of the sugar free pops but have not gotten any jello yet, I may do that. What’s you favorite thing to eat on the diet so far?

Congratulations on the weight loss! If nothing else that can be a motivator!

Do not worry too much about your friend you made the decision based on your health. I feel as long as you have information you need to succeed then it’s no one else’s business.

Yes, it has been a long path for me as well. I am ready also. My surgeon called on Friday saying there was a cancellation for this Tuesday if I wanted to take it.that threw me for a loop, I am sticking with orginal date since I had all my family obligations scheduled around that.

Yes! I am having a DS Switch on the 4/2. How are you feeling about surgery?

Hi All! I am on day 7 of PreOp diet. My surgeon allows food but low cal, low carb and small meals. I woke up in the middle of the night last night with a growling stomach. I am not used to being hungry so I is hard. I appreciate now what it feels like for people who don’t have enough to eat. I am not sure how to go the next 7 days maybe drinking more fluids will help? Any tips?

I am scheduled for April 2 for Duodeum Switch surgery. Height 5’1current weight 230