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You can do this Layknee!! What I told myself back in 2008 when I had my lapband done (Had it removed last year, having RNY on the 20th) and I was worried about the liquid diet was, "Surgery and healing time will go SO much better if I comply with the diet the Dr. has set. He's put this in place for a reason, for safety, and I didn't want ANY complications." You will have a few rough days, but just keep in mind, it's all for the end purpose. To have a safe surgery and healthy recovery. The first step to your new, healthy lifestyle!! Auri--Only 2 days!!! Whoa! I'm so happy for you!! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers that everything goes smoothly! People keep asking me if I'm going to have my "last meal." There are a few things I'd like to eat before surgery, but as long as I get sushi just one more time before I start liquids, I'll be a happy camper! I crave it so badly! But I don't know when I'm going to have time between now and Monday when I start! The closest place to get it is a ways away. Hmmm, need to see when I can sneak in a quick road trip, LOL!

Auri--It could be! I too have just been exhausted! About 3PM I just want a nap SO badly! I am really looking forward to having some energy!

My birthday is Oct. 4th also! Happy Birthday to us!! My surgery is Oct. 20th. I start my 2 week pre-op liquid diet a week from today. I'm anxious to get it going and get surgery!!

I'm surprised by all the different pre-op diets I'm seeing. I wonder why such differences between the Drs. So glad to see our October Group growing!! I'm struggling quite a bit with working out. Or should I say, I have ZERO motivation to work out! Ugh...I'm just worried I won't be able to get back into the groove of working out after surgery if I don't get back into it now, before surgery. I keep telling myself every morning that tonight I'll either go to the gym, or go walking, something--and then by evening I'm just exhausted. I already get up at 5:30 in the morning and I just can't get up earlier to work out. I've always done well in the past going right away after work, but our evening just seem to be full of kids activities, and I hate making my honey do it all....I also know I can't really use that as an excuse because he's said numerous times he's fine with handling stuff in the evenings, but it's just that "mom guilt" that gets me I guess.

I'm surprised by all the different pre-op diets I'm seeing. I wonder why such differences between the Drs. So glad to see our October Group growing!! I'm struggling quite a bit with working out. Or should I say, I have ZERO motivation to work out! Ugh...I'm just worried I won't be able to get back into the groove of working out after surgery if I don't get back into it now, before surgery. I keep telling myself every morning that tonight I'll either go to the gym, or go walking, something--and then by evening I'm just exhausted. I already get up at 5:30 in the morning and I just can't get up earlier to work out. I've always done well in the past going right away after work, but our evening just seem to be full of kids activities, and I hate making my honey do it all....I also know I can't really use that as an excuse because he's said numerous times he's fine with handling stuff in the evenings, but it's just that "mom guilt" that gets me I guess.

I think I will! Thanks for the advice. I put de-caf coffee on my grocery list. :-) It's not even the caffeine I "Need." It's just the taste of coffee with creamer (flavored, full of sugar of course) that I crave... So it's probably going to be harder not using the creamer than the caffeine.

another gal (Karen, was that you?) on here was having the cramping and I believe she was told to drink more. It's the start of dehydration I think. Maybe she'll post on here too.

OH! Now, see--that makes sense! My NUT didn't really give an answer...but that does make sense!

For sure Karen!! That wing isn't worth it!! I can't wait to wear a dress and feel good in it!

I should have done that....as I sit here with my 2nd cup of coffee.... :-) Although I could start that now. I still have 9 days before I start liquids.

Yes, very well said Beni! MrsSpicey--Good luck!! You'll do great--you're probably going to find eating several small meals. (Or I should say "drinking" several small meals) will help you get through the day. We owe ourselves this, like Beni said, we have to take care of our illness, and this is how we do it! :-) My 2 boys (14 and 17) told me last night they'd do the liquid diet with me if I wanted them too. Awww, sweet boys, but I told them no, they can't! My 14yr old plays football and needs LOTS of food! And he's not over weight in the least bit! Same with my 17yr old. He's 6'1" and is a total bean stalk! But thanks boys! Does anyone do any juicing? I've done it a lot (not recently) and love it--although it takes time and effort, LOL. But I asked my NUT lady if I could juice during the 2 week liquid diet and she pretty much said no. Mostly because of the sugar content in the fruit I guess. But heck, you'd think fresh juiced fruits/ veggies would be healthier than drinking juice in a jug!? I think she said no, due more to the fact she didn't know enough about it. And it's easier to just have one recommended plan for everyone to follow, that they know works. I still might do some juicing anyway. And just be sure to count the calories.

Yep! I won't have them every day though--just when I feel shaky and super hungry. The boost of protein really helps. (The shakes are good too--but I remember getting tired of them)

I got them at Walmart....they say New Whey Liquid Protein. They come in 3 flavors.

Oh, I also follow this liquid diet for 2 weeks after surgery, but with adding more Protein. (double the amount before surgery) and no caffeine. calories per day 2 weeks before surgery: about 1000 calories per day 2 weeks after, 600. WOW? I just read that--wow! And it says get 30 minutes of activity (like light walking) per day. How the heck will I do that with only consuming 600 calories per day? Whoa..

Beni--3 days, that doesn't sound so bad, you'll do great!! Yes, you'll be hungry, but it'll pass. I'm surprised you can't have any Protein shakes. That dose of protein always helps me. In fact, last night I bought these "protein shots." It comes in a tube, and has 42g of protein in it! A friend of mine had surgery 2 yrs ago, and on the days she was really hungry/shakey, she's split up the tube into 3 or 4 servings for the day so she had protein in her system all day. It really helped. They're kind of like a gel, so it'll probably gag me, but I'll make it work, LOL. I already had my NUT appointment. They have us do ours even before we're approved, which to me is quite odd! But, I met with her for a good 1 1/2 hours that day and she sent me home with papers that lay everything out really well on how much of what I can have, etc. I have to have 72 to 96oz of Fluid per day. Here's a little run down of what I can have. 16oz of potassium rich juice, like V-8, tomato juice, or no pulp OJ. 100% juice iced tea, hot tae, or coffee. (only 8oz of caffeine a day) sugar-free popsicles, regular popsicles (2/ day limit) , sugar free Jello, or regular (one per day) fitness/sports waters. clear broth- chicken, beef or veggie Crystal Light Then they list several different protein powders, protein waters, etc to use. I'm supposed to have a minimum of 30g of protein a day. They gave me sample menus so I'm eating (drinking) something 6 times throughout the day. And a couple recipes, like mixing broth with tomato juice, warm it up for a "Soup." And an "orange Julius" 1 cup OJ, Protein powder,packet of splenda and ice. Blend. Yumm! Making jigglers/ knox blocks (adding protein powder) was another idea. I did this when I had my band done and it was nice to have something to "chew!" :-)

Well, shoot!! I'm actually looking forward to the liquid diet, LOL.. I know, I'm nuts. But I love that totally cleaned out, no bloating feeling. And to see the scale actually drop will be a miracle for me. Mine has been stuck for so long! LOL. Of course, feeling like I'm dying of starvation for the first several days isn't all that fun. Is it 2 weeks you have to do? We're here for you!

Whoohoo Beni! How'd your NUT appointment go? Did you find out more about your pre-op diet? (I think it was you wondering about exactly what you could have, etc? ) I've gotten in just 64oz so far. I really need to stop my usual 2 cups of coffee in the morning--I'm going to have some major caffeine withdraw when I start my 2 week pre-op.

Congratulations! And Happy Birthday!! You look great!!

LOL Beni! :-) I'm sure the 2 pounds is water weight with all that you drank. That being said--whenever I swim (like a fish) it makes me have to pee CONSTANTLY!! Which means I have to keep getting out of the pool to go, huge pain in the rear! LOL! Great job on working ahead of time to get your water in!

Walkin onsunshine---Wow, so sorry!! It took me about 7 months back in 2008 when I had my lapband, but this time it only took about 3 months to get approved for RNY. Daronb--that's something to really look forward to! I have a wedding on Oct 4th to go to, then start my 2 week liquids the Monday after the wedding. So one more last hoorah for me at the wedding I guess. I'm not really a partier, so not much of a hoorah. :-)

It took exactly 1 week from the time my papers were submitted to insurance to get the "You're Approved!" phone call. They set up my surgery date that same day. My surgery day is Oct. 20th, with a pre-op appointment on the 14th.

Cruisinforalosin, Our surgeries are on the same day! Karen-I drink lemon Water everyday, about 60oz. You'd think my liver would be the perfect size already! Beni--Wish I could give you some water drinking advice! I drink mostly water all day already, so not something I struggle with typically. I do add fresh lemon, that helps since I can't use the crystal light stuff. Superbariatricbabe--Don't worry yourself about those statistics. They continue to improve things all of the time, and really, the bad stuff is pretty odd to happen. :-) I have about 8 ladies I know that had the surgery, 3 of them being 10 years out. They're all doing great! My only struggle right now is my surgery is too far away!! LOL! I want it now! :-)

I don't do well with artificial sweetners either, so would love some other options. I can't do Crystal Light products.

AuriP--My band had actually moved and caused a hernia and I had ulcers on my esophagus from it, so maybe that was why I was told I'd have to wait. Karen-- I did the pre-op diet back in 2008 and my only problem was headaches and feeling really shakey around day 3-4. I never had the Charlie horses. :-( Doesn't sound pleasant at all. Are you getting enough Protein in? I wonder if upping that would help.

Thank you so much for being so candid and sharing!! That is my one concern about losing weight so quickly. I had the lapband in 2008 and lost 85 pounds over 2 years. I didn't have any excess skin from that loss. I had the band removed in 2013, and of course have gained back all but about 15. I'm having the bypass on Oct 20th and you've really helped me gain perspective on my one big fear. (the excess skin) It's not about the appearance, it's about being healthy. Thank you!!