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I respect that approach. It's just that my personal history tells me I'm capable of getting off track really quickly and still feeling great (until I've put on 30 pounds). I don't feel like I'm living under a whip but I am staying alert - I don't want this journey to end with me regaining all the weight and then some. I'm happy for you though that you don't have those issues, that's awesome!

I am experiencing the same thing and am just 10 days behind you as far as surgery date. I had really bad dumping on Thanksgiving (I had a tablespoon of whipped cream against my better judgement) and things have not been "right" since then. My clinic said to keep watching things and go back to purees for a few days to see if that helps. So far... eh. I have also had zero appetite since the dumping, so I'm mostly just focusing on getting my Protein in.

I''ve never had dumping syndrome and don't really know how long it lasts but I wouldn't think it would last this long. Call your doctor's office. Take some tums. I'm guessing you never want to "dump" again.😀

By day 3 I could eat again but still a limited amount. I was also cheeky and tried a tablespoon of the food again and ate really really slowly. I should also add a disclaimer that since my dumping incident 4 days ago my staple food is still applesauce . Today was my first Protein Shake and that went well. I hope I will slowly get back to my new normal. Gtotheb hopefully we are through the hardest part of it.

Yes! Would love to be a part of this. RNY 9/8, SW 230, CW 197, 5’5”

Thank you for sharing this! I am Day 2 of post op and am MISERABLE. So much pain it’s hard to get comfortable. Been walking a lot which helps to move gas but I find breathing deeply very painful. Really looking forward to getting through this week.

Thank you for sharing this! I am Day 2 of post op and am MISERABLE. So much pain it’s hard to get comfortable. Been walking a lot which helps to move gas but I find breathing deeply very painful. Really looking forward to getting through this week.

Surgery is tomorrow!!!!! Eek! So ready for this .. the pre op diet has been insane!!!!!

Just had my surgery! Recovering and walking and sipping Water. Wonder how many other folks are in the first week of recovery?

Just had my surgery! Recovering and walking and sipping Water. Wonder how many other folks are in the first week of recovery?

Just had my surgery! Recovering and walking and sipping Water. Wonder how many other folks are in the first week of recovery?

Surgery is tomorrow!!!!! Eek! So ready for this .. the pre op diet has been insane!!!!!

Surgery is tomorrow!!!!! Eek! So ready for this .. the pre op diet has been insane!!!!!

Surgery is tomorrow!!!!! Eek! So ready for this .. the pre op diet has been insane!!!!!

My surgery is September 8th!!!!! Wooooo! Ready to be done with this liquid diet my GOD!!!!!!! 2 more days!

Best wishes. I had my gastric bypass in 2010. I understand how you are feeling. Hang in there. I wish I had known about this site when I had my surgery.

stay strong
LenaBena

Good luck on Tuesday! I am scheduled for a sleeve also Tuesday morning! Yes the liquid diet is tough... and I couldn’t agree more about the Premier Protien shakes, I thought it was just me!

I also agree about the emotional eating and grazing... I have learned more about that too this week.
Hope your surgery goes great! Keep in touch.

Hey everyone! Thought I’d share my experience for those about to go through the pre-op liquid diet.< br />
I’m finishing up Day 13 of liquids only. No meals allowed on my diet. I was about 95% compliant and stuck to broth, Premier Protein shakes, sugar free Jello, and Bariatric Soups (low cal and fat, high protein). And Water. Some Gatorade Zero.

Overall I’ve lost 15 pounds since my highest weight (238, 5’6”) - this morning I weighed 223.

It has been honestly kind of hell. I’m a grazer and love salty Snacks and broth and soups have helped, but I’ve been white knuckling it and I have been a total tempermental MESS around my family (I’ve apologized many times - ha!). I’m irritated and angry I can’t have my cheese and wine and salty marcona almonds before dinner (it’s a wonder how i gained weight in the first place, right?) ;)

I did cheat on the liquid diet; four or five of the 14 days I had plain chicken breast, about 1/4 to a 1/2 a cup, when I thought I would faint or die from hunger. I snuck an occasional pickle here and there and once had a couple of scoops of pico de Gallo.

Otherwise, I’ve been suffering and had to ask my family to stop making aromatic food at dinner because it fills the whole house and makes me hungry from places I’ve never felt hunger. But, I’ve survived and the last 2 days have been easier.

The good news? I never realized how much I grazed and ate emotionally and to combat stress. I’m really glad I took this seriously because I learned a lot about my old eating habits that I did out of routine. Also, Premier Protein Shakes made me extremely constipated!!!! In case you were wondering why you may have rock hard poops. Ha.

I’m ready to finish today out strong, enjoy my day off as much as possible tomorrow, and mentally prepare myself for surgery on Tuesday AM.

Any questions comments hit me up! I’m so thrilled to be on this journey with you all.

My surgery is September 8th!!!!! Wooooo! Ready to be done with this liquid diet my GOD!!!!!!! 2 more days!

Hi there! I have been having 1/4 cup of plain chicken breast a few times a week on the liquid diet. It’s pure Protein and I know will get me into Ketosis to shrink my liver. Now that I’m 3 days out I’m sticking to liquids so my stomach is clear. I’m looking forward to the surgery!!!

Isn't it just AWFUL?! I am half way through. I think most people are fine after day three, unfortunately, I am still hungry😢 and I have had a constant headache from caffeine withdrawal. I keep thinking about hard boiled eggs and plums. I don't even LIKE eggs! Six more days to go...we can do this!

Man my Gastric Bypass liquid diet (2 days in!) has so far been a BEAST of a mental and hunger battle. But I know it must be done to avoid being opened up and sewn back up and had no surgery. I had 120 oz of Water today, 800 calories, and 100 grams of Protein. I heard the first 3 days are the toughest and then it gets easier!

Man my Gastric Bypass liquid diet (2 days in!) has so far been a BEAST of a mental and hunger battle. But I know it must be done to avoid being opened up and sewn back up and had no surgery. I had 120 oz of Water today, 800 calories, and 100 grams of Protein. I heard the first 3 days are the toughest and then it gets easier!

My RnY has FINALLY been scheduled for September 2nd. I was just about to get a surgery date in March when my state shut down due to COVID19.
I wasn't a bit nervous earlier this year when I thought I would be getting surgery in April, but now I am like, AAAAAAAAAAGH! 😱😱
My surgeon told me I will be in the OR for twice as long because I had a fundoplication surgery before and they have to undo that first. He also said I shouldn't be surprised if I have complications due to previous scarring from the fundoplication and my two kidney transplants (there is a whole lot o' things going on in there) But I am praying that I will miraculously come through with no problems. God is good.
So yeah,😏 I could use a buddy.

I’m scheduled for September 1st. Today is the first day of my preop diet.