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3 minutes ago, Mistafootball said:

did you have to mash it or puree it?

No, but I like my scrambled eggs soft so it was fine. 🙂

33 minutes ago, Brando6601 said:

I believe I can have an egg on Monday and I’m so excited about this. I’m excited to have avocado and hummus too.

Yes! I love avacado and hummis! It is just so nice to be moving towards real food again.

3 hours ago, Brando6601 said:

Hi guys! I had my surgery on August 9, 2021. So I’m 8 days out today. Anyone else around this same time? Anyone else feel like the want to eat something? Like an egg or something.

My surgery was 8/2. I made a scrambled egg yesterday for the first time. It was do good! LOL

I had bypass on Aug 2nd. Doing pretty well. The hardest part is getting in Protein. I did fine with shakes before the surgery and now they make me want to throw up after the first drink. I’m using Protein Powder in Gatorade zero and that’s working OK. I had a few bites of instant mashed potatoes yesterday and it was like heaven. Lol

My surgery was yesterday and I just got home. Everything went well. I am able to drink and the pain isn’t too bad. Hopefully things will keep going smoothly.

I will keep you all uodated! I have a horrible headache right now from not eating. I am trying to guzzle Gatorade but it doesn’t seem to be taking it away. I’m excited and to be honest not that nervous which is weird.

Tomorrow for me!😲😀

1 hour ago, Ceja said:

I’m Aug 4😬😬😬 anyone here have to fly home after surgery? I will be flying 3 days after surgery. It’s a 4 hr flight and I’m nervous getting myself through the airport and on the plane when I probably won’t feel well

You should definitely contact the airline ahead of time and tell them that you need help. They will take you in a wheelchair from check-in to your gate and then help you get on the plane. Good luck!You should definitely contact the airline ahead of time and tell them that you need help. They will take you in a wheelchair from check-in to your gate and then help you get on the plane. Good luck!

So today is day eight of my pre-op diet. For some reason I am starving! I went to get my blood work done and saw sign across the room and thought it said cheese sticks. 😂

13 minutes ago, Going2bthin said:

Hi! I’m scheduled for gastric bypass on 8/2 and am on the liquid pre-op diet now. Nice to meet everyone!

Me too! How is your liquid diet going? Yesterday it was pretty good for me. Today for some reason I’m really hungry. I’m halfway there though!

I had a salad. Oatmeal has been one if my favorite things. I think because it’s hot, which sounds silly.

My surgeon allows sugar free applesauce. I can’t have any cheese but I don’t know the reason. LOL. I have been putting a bit of non sugar sweetener and cinnamon on my oatmeal and it’s been pretty good. 🙂

August the 2nd here too! I am four days into my liquid diet. If I can I can try to help you be less confused. LOL any particular questions that you have?

I am allowed to have broth, and I’m allowed to have non starchy vegetables… So is cabbage Soup ok? I am on day 4 of my liver shrink diet and looking for some variety. 🙂

I am so sorry! It will get all worked out, but how upsetting! Hang in there. It’s just a bump in the road!

3 hours ago, TinDE said:

EEEK!! Exciting!!! LOL Congrats on day 1! I start on Monday.

It seems like each surgeon has their own idea of what a pre op diet is but for MY program on one sample day they have 4 oz fish/2 cups salad/90 calories light Salad Dressing. Then they have a food exchange list and it shows 2 T low fat salad dressing is 45 calories and 1 t olive oil is 45 calories. Since I'm allowed 2 fats - that also lists Peanut Butter, avocado, olives, and some nuts. I guess it depends on how your program is set up.

I don't see anything too interesting on my "Free foods" - just the SF Jello, pudding, popsicles, etc. Everything is sweet like that except maybe herbal tea, broth, bouillon.

Edited to add: My plan allows me to count Protein Shakes toward my liquids for the day. Not sure on the cough drop though (maybe if it has no sugar?)

What I would do for fish! 🐟

I guess I will do just that. I will ask for three and let them know that there is a possibility that it may be longer.Thank you!

I started my pre op diet today. I have a couple of questions. Am I allowed to have an occasional cough drop? Do Protein Shakes count towards my daily liquid goal? I am allowed non-starchy vegetables. Am I able to make a small salad and use olive oil for the dressing? And lastly it seems like everything on my list of things to eat is sweet. OK not everything, but Between the shakes, and the pudding, and the Jell-O etc. it’s just a bit much for me. Anyway…day one completed!

Everything I read says approximately 2 to 5 weeks. I don’t do any heavy lifting at work but I’m definitely up and down all day. I’m just wondering what I should tell my boss. Is three weeks reasonable?

I am glad things are going well! Congratulations!

Congratulations! How are you feeling?

I had all of my pre op appointments before I received approval. I think you should go ahead with them .🙂

I am August 2nd. I start my liver shrink diet Monday! 😲😃

I will be starting my liver shrink diet in a few days. I am excited and freaking out at the same time! I keep thinking of foods that I need to eat because I won’t be eating them anymore after the surgery. I have to keep bringing myself back to focusing on getting healthy rather than the food. I am both ready and nervous!

I hope that your surgery went well! My stats are similar to yours and I just got my surgery date if 8/2. Keep us updated!