Karla83

I set a timer for every 15 minutes and drink an ounce of water. This is what they had me do in the hospital and it works great.
I had gastric bypass on 10/22/24
HW: 395
SW: 261
CW: 246

I set a timer for every 15 minutes and drink an ounce of water. This is what they had me do in the hospital and it works great.
I had gastric bypass on 10/22/24
HW: 395
SW: 261
CW: 246

Congrats on the weight loss so far. I'm 4 days post op from roux en y and haven't lost a pound. I'm sticking to the full liquid diet because I want my stomach to heal correctly. Doc put me on full Liquids the day after my surgery. I have little to zero pain. But I feel bloated. My doc told me advance to the next step of pureed food in 3 weeks. I just want to eat a good salad! But I'm waiting.

I just had gastric bypass yesterday. Clear liquid is hard. My doc put me on full liquids starting today.

Surgery tomorrow morning and just now people are telling me that after surgery it hurts to eat, forever. They are 3+years post op and say it still hurts. It's this true? I'm really re thinking this.

Surgery tomorrow morning and just now people are telling me that after surgery it hurts to eat, forever. They are 3+years post op and say it still hurts. It's this true? I'm really re thinking this.

I'm on a liquid diet all the way up until surgery on Tuesday, the 22nd. I understand surgery, means a lifestyle change, but my lifestyle will not be a liquid diet. If anything, this must makes me want to eat more!
Sorry for venting, this liquid diet has brought out an angry side to me!

Hello! My dietitian has been preparing me for the pre op diet for months now. I started it on 10/8. My surgery is on 10/22. The first few days weren't that bad, but around day 4-5 I was really hungry and craving my go to foods of cheesy-type stuff. I missed just being able to eat savory foods. I reached out to my dietitian and she said I was ok to drink some pickle juice and even eat one. It has helped tremendously. She even said if the craving is too much I could eat a small piece of lean protein, as the pre op diet is really a liver shrinking, high protein, low carb diet. I have stuck to just a couple pickles, but it is really hard. I suggest keeping in contact with your care team. They are very helpful. This diet is not easy. I am struggling and just want to eat a bowl of macaroni and cheese!
Good luck on your surgery!

First time posting here!
Surgery date is 10/22. I'm currently doing my 2 week liquid diet and struggling. I miss eating good tasting food. I'm not a sweets person and these sweet protein shakes are tough to drink. And I can only handle so much broth.
Highest Weight: 395
Starting Weight: 261
Goal Weight: 180
I'm terrified I will be the person that doesn't lose any weight. I haven't told too many people about having surgery for this reason. I know my love for food is what got me to this point in the first place, but what I would give to have a plate of delicious nachos right now!

I hope all went well!! I would love to see my CPAP go away also!! I will start Ozempic after surgery. This pre-op diet is ridiculous. I'm ready for some real food. I'm starting to question if it is really worth it.