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My surgery is scheduled for November 3rd and I am now on my 2 week pre-op diet. I have SO many people trying to talk me out of the surgery and telling me I don't need it. I have so many questions and I am just praying I make all the right choices as I have tried everything previous to this decision. Any and all suggestions and advice is appreciated. I have Multiple Sclerosis so this decision was for health reasons. Sent from my SM-S515DL using BariatricPal mobile app
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Pre-op diet & weight loss
lnelson796 replied to mytime2shine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think your weight loss will vary by person. I know several people lose 15 to 20 and some don't lose much. I'm on day 11 and have lost 9 pounds and haven't lost any in the last 3 days even though I'm not cheating at all. But yet I have lost 1 1/2 inches in the waist this week so I can't complain. Just don't worry about how much you're losing and just realize the goal is to do your best to have your body ready for the surgeon. Good luck! -
It hurts my stamach when i drink water
JP69 replied to MLCT's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't worry you probably have more swelling inside than some people. Everyday it will get easier just hang in there and sip what you can. Also I drank a lot of green tea my first week and chicken broth, that also counts as liquid! -
I am 3 weeks post op and up until today have been feeling great. I haven't used any pain medication since the first week and have been walking 1-2 mikes/day with no problems. All of the sudden today my stomach is tender and I get random sharp pains when I move wrong. There are no other symptoms and I am not having any issues with my puréed diet. Any thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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So i start my pre-op diet tomorrow and i am hoping that it is easier than it sounds. No real food for 9 days, but i guess it is for the good because it is getting me for the diet for the next few weeks after surgery. If anyone has any ideas on good protein shakes please do tell. I am still very nervous but i guess i have a little piece of mind with it knowing that i will be around for many years with my kids. I want watch them grow up and have babies of their own. Any words of wisdom from anyone is welcome!!!!
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I've been thinking that since I have 2 months to prepare both mentally and otherwise, I would go ahead and start collecting little things for my new life. I'm traveling Mon - Thurs this week to New Orleans for work, so when I get back I'm going to take a nice box and cut off the top, then find some wrapping paper that makes me squeal with delight and put a big bow on it. This will be my gift to myself to celebrate my new birthday. I'll add things to it as I find them over the next few months. I'll start a tradition of giving myself a special gift (non-food, of course) every year on the anniversary of my new tummy! I was in the grocery store on Sunday and found the greatest little things that I think will be super helpful for post op, once I'm on semi-solids and solids. They are these adorable little 1 C. containers that come complete with a little removable ice pack that sits inside the lid. I've read that most sleevers won't come close to 1 C. of food for a long time (if ever), but these were the smallest ones I could find. I can't wait to use these little boogers, and of course the pink one is my favorite! I've also got some adorable little cocktail forks and spoons that will make me take itsy-bitsy little bites of food. I'm hoping to find more of those in cute designs. If anyone has any suggestions for my gift box to myself, I'm all ears!
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Christmas has been such a hard time to follow the pre-op diet! I just gave it up for a week because I had my step-kids here for a week and they love my cooking. So it was time for me to cook their favorites--homemade mac'n cheese, spaghetti etc. Then taking them to dinner, making breakfast... it was too hard. They leave tomorrow, but my son is coming today. He is 20 and bringing two friends with him because they are hitting the New Years parties and concerts in Nashville. I have to say that since I haven't been following a diet this week it has made me realize how badly I do eat and how crappy I feel and over tired I am. I felt MUCH better on low-carbs! So--despite new company coming for another week, I am jumping back on the horse. I can't stand feeling this run-down and I can absolutely say it is the foods I've been eating. Hello protein!
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2 week liquid diet
zcortes21 replied to SuReinaBlanca's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I was doing my 2 week diet. I was on optifast and had to drink 4 shakes. -
So I was banded in March had a fantastic start. Dropped 20 PDS in the first two weeks. Got my first fill May 1st and did pretty good (nobody mentioned it would hurt to get your first fill lol) well now the last 3 days I've been getting sick no vomit but salty saliva and sometimes the gut reaction but no vomit. I've chewed and chewed and I've drank and drank. Fluids perfectly fine...foods not so hot. Nothing taste good I would rather just drink fluids all day. Tmi moment approaching (I'm just starting my woman time) is KT possible my band is just oober tight from the fill and my woman time (noticed it got tight last month too) I'm not sure if I'm battling an illness or if its band related. Oh and in case your wondering I'm not prego lol. See above tmi lol
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Huge Winter Storm Predicted Same Day As Sx
Samantha&Sunshine replied to Samantha&Sunshine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well thank you everyone for all of the well wishing! But unfortunately I got the call today that the hospital is canceling all of the surgeries tomorrow. So it wasn't even up to my doctor. I am rescheduled for next Tuesday now. One more grumpy week of pre op diet. In the long run I know it won't make a difference, but I kinda feel like stomping my feet. -
Huge Winter Storm Predicted Same Day As Sx
Samantha&Sunshine replied to Samantha&Sunshine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well thank you everyone for all of the well wishing! But unfortunately I got the call today that the hospital is canceling all of the surgeries tomorrow. So it wasn't even up to my doctor. I am rescheduled for next Tuesday now. One more grumpy week of pre op diet. In the long run I know it won't make a difference, but I kinda feel like stomping my feet. -
Huge Winter Storm Predicted Same Day As Sx
Samantha&Sunshine replied to Samantha&Sunshine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well thank you everyone for all of the well wishing! But unfortunately I got the call today that the hospital is canceling all of the surgeries tomorrow. So it wasn't even up to my doctor. I am rescheduled for next Tuesday now. One more grumpy week of pre op diet. In the long run I know it won't make a difference, but I kinda feel like stomping my feet. -
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Do you have an appalling experience of dealing with a weight-biased healthcare professional?
Anna Nim replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Not exactly.. but.. My Orthopedic doctor has these damn paper shorts to put on that only go up to L/XL. They do not fit, at all. I have to wear a specific pair of pants for my visits to avoid that embarrassment. I have talked to BOTH doctors in the office & they claim they don't make em bigger. Told em to look at a different company. I am "only" a size 24. I myself may find them myself so they can order larger. I can't be the only one! Years ago, my first knee doctor wrote on my chart, "..a 33 year old, obese female". Well, hell, I didn't know I was technically obese, I thought he was a jerk (he was, but not for that)-what a shock! My OBGYN after my son was born, told my now ex, that he was "Going to sew her up better than she was before". I just had a BABY and was still on the table. I interrupted and told him that I was perfect before (and indeed the episotimy was a mistake). Never went back to him and left him with a bit of the bill. Jerk. He had also told me that he might tie me down when I half-joked that I might kick him. Physical threats during delivery. Jerk. Years ago, while going to a county/charity doctor for a female exam for some skin eruptions (due to my weight and fluctuating hormones), the Dr. asked how old my son was, when I mentioned I was breastfeeding. He was 15 months at the time. This Dr. told me to stop breastfeeding. Well..I was a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for WIC at the time and I told this Dr. that the AMA recommends until at least age one and the WHO recommends at least until age two. Furthermore, he needs to be careful what he tells patients, as he is a Dr. and that people are going to listen to him and they may stop breastfeeding because of him. I said this, WHILE in stirrups!!! I was livid. Why? Well, I had NOT gone to see him for my breastfeeding at all! Plus, when I asked for antibiotics to clear up the folliculitis (not my first rodeo with that fun issue), he said it would "clear up on it's own". Yeah..in weeks & weeks and leave scars. What a waste of my time. Imagine if I had not been a strong woman and did what he said. Jerk.. I have little patience for that. I consider Dr's independent contractors that I have hired for a job and there are plenty other doctors to see.. -
Should you blenderise or strain your cream shops to de-lump?
_Kate_ replied to nomorechubbybutt63's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@joatsaint: There are a few nice chunky soups I have made in the past, I would have to dig out the recipes however they are not low carb and probably high I calories so I am going to start looking for some nice ones to try once I am on the pureed stage. Since I have been married my husband hasn't given me a look in in the kitchen, which I am not moaning about lol but it means I haven't tried anything new for a while. I have made tomato, pea and ham and chicken soup over the past 2 weeks but they have been very basic and for the liquid stage. You are so far out that they would probably be too bland and not enough ingredients for you. Make you a deal though, one I find a nice one and try it around week 6 - if it’s good I will send you the details. I love soup and used to make soup in a bread bowl which I picked up when living in Canada. Soups are cheap to make, easy to store and as I said before home-made is so much better than most shop bought. If you find any nice ones yourself please share!! -
Feelin' Good - Pre-Op Liquid Diet
sanderson replied to Mamadot's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started my 2 week liquid diet as well today. Not to bad as of yet. I went for a walk at lunch and that helped. No is the hard part (the weekend at home.) We eat out a lot over the weekends and this will be the test. My surgery is set for May 20th. Good luck to all.!!! -
Feelin' Good - Pre-Op Liquid Diet
Dark_Lovely replied to Mamadot's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
congrats! i start my liquid diet today i am drinking optifast drinks that my Dr. required that i purchase as part of the 2 week pre-op diet. I went on a binge too but i don't feel bad today i had a couple of hungry pains but other than that i am good. -
Thinking My Surgeon Has Lost His Mind!
Caradina replied to jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Woah. I donno about that! I was on clears for week 1, full liquids week 2, mushies and softs on week 3, and just started solids on week 4. I find that I can eat pretty much anything except bread and sweets, which makes me slime. (and this is goood, because they are my downfall.) I was told that at week 4, I could do non caffinated diet soda if I like, but that I must shake it up repeatedly until it is fully flat. I do this gladly once in awhile to get to have some diet grape soda or some diet Vernors! I'm soooo sick of water and crystal lite! The water is yuck now, and the crystal lite leaves a weird aftertaste... -
Thinking My Surgeon Has Lost His Mind!
AliveAgain replied to jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Instincts exist for a reason. I would say this doctor's "plan" is unorthodox compared to mine, and from what I've read, many others. For what it's worth, I was on Clear liquids first week, started incorporating more full liquids the second week. Third week, slowly bringing in the mushies (greek yogurt, cottage cheese, applesauce). I wasn't even comfortable with solid foods until four weeks out, and even then it was another 1-2 weeks before I was more solid than mushy or liquid. As for lifting, my doctor said nothing over 25 pounds the first two weeks, then take it down by 5 pounds each week. He said it takes the stomach and the internal stiches about 6 weeks to FULLY heal. I would agree. As for soda, this is your chance to break any bad habits, so I would. I wasn't much of a soda drinker before surgery, but I did enjoy a good bubbly Water. Haven't touched the stuff since a week or so before surgery. Don't miss it at all! Well, I did have a tiny sip of an Orangina soda at dinner the other night (my husband loves to get it at our favorite Italian place). Granted, by the time I took a sip, it was a little flat. It really didn't do anything for me, didn't want more, just seemed like sweet empty calories. Take some time to browse these forums, you'll start to get an idea of what most doctors are saying and be able to form your own opinions. The important thing is to listen to your body, measure what you eat, pay attention to ingredients and how you prepare food, eat slowly, follow the no drinking before/after meal rule (10-20 min before, 30-45 after), take small bites, and the rest will happen naturally. The first two weeks are really about keeping your hydration up, taking your Vitamins and meds, and working up to the protein/calorie count that will help you best. -
Thinking My Surgeon Has Lost His Mind!
cookie2012 replied to jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Jen These are the directions my surgeon gives his sleeve patients - Day 2 Post Op - Fluids Day 3-4 Puree diet Week 3-4 Soft diet Week 6-8 Solid diet I guess every surgeon has their own instructions - they also want you to succeed!! -
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Without 2 Week Pre-op Diet?
Imlosing big replied to shellbelle's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did a 24 hour diet before my surgery. I just couldn't see doing liquids for two weeks I would have went crazy. -
Surgery Next Week or September?!
woo woo replied to Myonlybattle's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would go for it next week! No time like the present. I'm sure you and your husband can make it work, he will be there as soon as he can I am sure. I am also wondering if there is a chance that you are thinking of postponing so that you can overeat on vacation? If so I would say for sure do it next week as that is not a good enough reason to wait!! :) Good luck to you either way! -
I have been waiting for this phone call since May...I almost gave up. The last time I called the Surgeons office was about a month a go...I was told she would call me as soon as I was approved...I took the hint not to call her back. I had called once a week for two months so I am sure they were tired of me. I went to the office with a smile...everyone in my offices is aware of the 'easy way' out I have decided to take. One of the girls said what is your smile about did you win the lottery....I said no but I might as well have. I told them my surgery date of 10/28/08. They all seemed happy for me and I only got one”I can't believe your doing this to yourself" comment. The only reason I told people in the first place was because I did not want them to speculate and have the rumor mills going....gossip is so much less fun if it comes from the one that the gossip effects. 310 pounds today....goal 198 (for now) I will keep you posted!
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May 20 surgery!
brandnewme2013 replied to Meganrvan89's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Of this week will be the slowest week of them all and Sunday will be the longest 24hrs of my life! I live in NC and you? -
Here is my experience: had surgery at 11:30 am home by 4:30 pm; no complications, no overnight stay I was sore for about 10 days I didn't drive for a week, I probably could have after 48 hrs (let anesthesia get out of your system), but I didn't restriction on kinds of exercise and no lifting until after 6 weeks Good luck with your surgery. I have not regretted a minute of it!
