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I'm on the liver shrinking diet and my sleeve is on 2/21. From what I understand there are several variations of these pre-surgical diets. In my case I am allowed to have 'free' foods like plain cucumbers, celery, and sugar free jell-o. I am also supposed to have three Protein Shakes per day, and one meal consisting of 4oz of a lean Protein, and 1 cup of cooked veggies. I'm almost supposed to have 64oz of Water as well to keep me hydrated. (It's been really hard to do the water thing on TOP of the shakes).
Not going to lie - this has not been easy, but I keep thinking about all of the time I've spent with doctors over the past 6 months getting ready for this surgery, and all of the weight I've already lost and it keeps me going.
It helps me to weigh myself every other day - seeing a few pounds come off every few days is an added bonus. In 8 days I have dropped 14 pounds. If you don't have as much weight to lose, you may see smaller numbers, but if you follow the diet they gave you, I promise you'll see results in the short term - and your surgery will be here before you know it!
Don't worry - you got this!!

I tried Premier Protein shakes and the cake batter one is OMG amazing.

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Had my surgery on June 21 and just had my six-month surgeversary. Everything has gone so smoothly. I didn't even realize it was 6 months until someone reminded me. Anyway - 6 months in and I'm down about 110 pounds (including the pre-surgery liquid diet). Here's a Before taken in April and an After taken a week ago (with the help of some shape wear, because extra skin is a real thing)...
 

My date is March 1, and I dont have to start liquid diet until afterwards. Just low carb/no sugar one week out, although I’ve already started as a way to get my head in the game and stay invested. Good luck to all!

You are beautiful inside and out. I know how it feels to be emotional abuse by someone you're with that **** hurt. It's not good mentally, all I can say if he is going to "support you" through this journey take it for now and once you are healed let it be about you and those babies cause he's not worth it.

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You are beautiful inside and out. I know how it feels to be emotional abuse by someone you're with that **** hurt. It's not good mentally, all I can say if he is going to "support you" through this journey take it for now and once you are healed let it be about you and those babies cause he's not worth it.

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So I finally have my surgery date. March 7th. Anyone else having their surgery around then? Would love to chat with anyone who needs support with this journey also.
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Generally, the pre-op diet isn't about weight (although it can be if you have surgery or insurance requirements to meet). But more frequently, its to reduce the size of your liver to make it safe for the surgeon to do the surgery. Obesity OFTEN enlarges your liver which can get in the way of WLS and can pose a risk of complications, so the pre-op diet helps to shrink your liver and open up space for the surgeon to operate safely.
My suggestion would be to do exactly what they tell you to. ONE - its for your safety and, TWO - having the knowledge that YOU DID IT will absolutely help you stick it out when it gets harder post-op. And it gets much, much harder. You'll want to start getting into the mindset that there are simply non-negotiables post-op and that doing what you need to now will set you up for success long term and help you commit to those changes.

I’m scheduled March 9th. Pre-op starts February 23rd

Right! I don’t know many people who have had it. I’m just praying everything goes well. I did have my gallbladder removed a few years ago, in which my doctor explained a similar procedure is used. If it’s anything like that I think for the surgery part we should be fine. Once we get through the first month, we should be ok! Trying to remain optimistic 😊

Yes March 2023 surgery date

Hi My surgery is scheduled for March 9th 2023. I'm having the Vsg

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Way to go!!! You look amazing!

Facebook memories showed me this Christmas picture from five years ago. While not my highest weight, there's definitely a difference to be seen. So here's the five years ago pic, one from April of this year (5 months PRE OP), and one from today (3 months POST OP). I don't smile with teeth often, so hopefully that awkwardness doesn't show lol.

dec 2021, 403 lbs


jul 2022, 365 lbs, 2 months pre-op



dec 2022, 270 lbs, 3 months post-op

Amazing job. I'm just starting gym this week. 10 weeks post op.

What a journey! & I'm not finished yet

Ummm... wow, Wow and WOW!! AMAZING!!!
You are my hero!
Keep it up!

My weight is 237 I don't remember my BMI

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My VSG surgery is March 1

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My VSG surgery is March 1

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Just approved by AETNA...March 1st...SADI-S.

First time posting and it’s super real now.. finally! My surgery is on March 8th. Started my nutrition program in Q3 of last year in preparation and now it’s super soon… My birthday is March 1st so I feel like I get to get see family and then dive into my surgery and recovery. Woot woot for the March crew!

Good luck March surgeries and congrats on taking this step. I was sleeved 12/5. The two biggest comforts to my recovery were an electric heated blanket and sugar free popsicles.

The heated blanket really helped soothe the gas discomfort that can be expected in the first week and any soreness.

Best of luck.

March 1st. I've been waiting for a date since 2019. Finally, it's here.

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