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Pre op liquid diet?
wolfylove replied to AudreyDarling's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor required 1 week liquid diet prior to surgery to shrink the liver then 2 weeks liquid diet post surgery -
For those whose period stopped as a consequence of being obese. I had high prolactin levels before surgery (i have to wait 3 more months to get that checked again) How long after surgery did it take to get back to normal? Im almost three months post op and i haven’t gotten my period since long before surgery, my gynecologist wasn’t worried back then and still isn’t, my endocrinologist says it could take up to 6 months for the body to normalize, and then one of the doctors of the team where i got surgery thinks i should have gotten it already. I’m confused and a bit scared i’m only 26 and i plan on having children in the future.
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Same with In N Out and Carls Jr here in California...order it protein style however you like it, comes wrapped in lettuce. Still too much for my baby sleeve (7 weeks old) but later this summer maybe.
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I'm wondering if I did some harm to my stomach I pick up 4 books at my college bookstore and I walked with them about 10 minutes to my car and I realize my right side of my stomach hurts horrible. Any way I bend down or twist right it's a kinda sharp stinging pain there, I'm almost 3 weeks postop what should I do? I see the surgeon in 4 days
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i feel bad for those of you who needed to do the liquid diet for 28 days. thats crazy! i only needed to do it for a week. and ive never seen my doc tell anyone to do it for more than 2 weeks. hang in there!!
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I am so nervous and excited. One week to go ????
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I had a 2-week pre-op liquid diet, and lost 25 lbs.
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So...I had my consultation yesterday
Ravend26 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I saw the NP yesterday for my 1st visit. I'm choosing the sleeve so she went over the basics of that. My insurance only requires the psych eval and 30 day follow up with the surgeon. My psych eval is scheduled for next Tuesday 8/25 and Ill meet my surgeon on 9/16. The surgeon requires a sleep study test so I'm waiting to hear from them on that. I'm to follow up if I don't hear anything in a week. The NP also said that if I get my requirements completed before I meet with the surgeon that she can get everything put together and sent to my insurance for approval and start looking at surgery dates! I'm like WOAH, this is all moving fast for me. I wasnt expecting for everything to move so quickly. Don't get me wrong, I'm SUPER excited just thinking about being a new slimmer me next year but at the same time I'm a bit nervous. I've never been put under for surgery and that scares me a little. The only other surgery I've had was a c-section and that wasn't so bad. But I know in my heart this is what I want. I want to be something I've never ever been in my life....Thin & Healthy!!! OAN -I've gotten my pre-op diet. The phase 1 liquid diet is optional but I think I'll give it a go. Says to do it for 3-7 days then on day 8 start a low cal diet 1000-1200 cals a day. Time to really get strict on what I put in my body, gotta get this liver shrunk down so everything is a go once surgery is scheduled! -
Some docs require a preop diet others not. Also it's patient specific. I didn't have to go on one but my husband had to do the 2 week liquid diet. Just depends on your start weight and how likely you have fatty liver. Consider it a detox opposed to a weight loss, trying to slim down that liver as much as possible. That can't be quantified through a scale. Even if your doctor says no diet is necessary, try to get yourself ready by making nutritious choices. If you are put on a diet, try not to focus on the #'s on the scale as much as being compliant (that's hard enough)
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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'm on my medically supervised diet and it's 1200 calories a day. I follow it to the letter-no cheating. It's almost 10 weeks and I'm down 40 lbs. if I lose more than 12 more in the next two and a half weeks I may be denied for surgery because my bmi will be too low!
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Hi EM1125: Sorry about taking so long to reply - I have had computer problems. I have been on the mushie stage for about 3 weeks now. I have eaten mashed potatoes, cauliflower and well cooked carrots (that I mash with my fork), summer squash, zuccini, fish, Soups (blenderized), oatmeal, and yogurt. I haven't had any problems with these foods. In the morning, I ususally have a Protein shake. I am going on vacation also in early August. I have decided to wait and have my first fill after vacation. I hope everything goes well for you. Let me know.
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I was banded one year ago last week. Hope our journey goes well!
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I went to the orientation at Kaiser for the Options program. I didn't learn anything new, for I've done all my research. However, I have to say that just being there made me feel sick and nervous. The whole thing is just scary and slightly depressing. I haven't been this nervous in a long time. I have no idea what to do. It's amazing that they would rather cut you open than put you in a fully equipped gym with a personal trainer and food plan. Actually I did learn one new thing....they don't require you to even do the 12 week class. You could simply contact the surgeon and have a consult from there. Don't think I"ll got hat route, but it's an idea. Thanks for letting me vent.
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Got home from the hospital this afternoon - stayed 2 days. Not gonna lie, still feel pretty rough. Surgery apparently went fine, did the bypass and fixed a hernia. The stay in the hospital wasn't great. My IV infiltrated twice so my right arm is blown up like a balloon. I'm up 12 pounds from all the fluid in me. Sporting my stylish compression stockings for the next 2 weeks. Looking forward to getting through Sunday when I can finally have some soup. Still no regrets. Sent from my LM-Q730 using BariatricPal mobile app
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So I added up your calories being as conservative as possible and you are above your maintenance level. If you aren't working out to remove the overage.... you will gain. Maybe you should go back to documenting everything for a week or two to see where you are really at. If you need to.... adjust accordingly. At your current rate (without exercise) you will put on 1 pound every week and a half. Im guessing you are exercising. So as long as you burn 2100 calories (ish) a week you are in great shape. Congrats!!!! 5' 5" HW: 259 CW: 235 GOAL: Healthy and hard 140-ish?
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Non-liquid Pre-op diet?
Oceanlove replied to lysdexic_girl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I actually have done a lot of research on the pre diet. Some Dr. do two weeks low cal/carb diet. Kinda looks like morning a small protein like eggs or similar snack protein drink lunch protein drink snack sf jello dinner lean protein and small veggies other Dr. like mine do nothing but liquid (which really sucks) then I have found a couple Dr. that doesn’t do the two week diet but just do the two days before surgery clear diet. -
Check with the airlines about what you can take on the plane that you don't buy at the airport. And enjoy lots of fish in China. One65: My best advice to you is DON'T compare yourself with anyone else. Everybody loses differently and at different times. I lost right after surgery due to inflammation. Then no loss. Then no loss after my first fill. then nothing after my second fill. I was kicking myself every way possible. My third fill hit the sweet spot and I am living the life of a bandster and losing. With all that, my AVERAGE loss equates to 2 pounds a week! But for most of my time, I hated looking at others' losses! Just don't do it. we're all different and we're all going through stages. Right now, you are averaging 1.6 pounds a week, believe it or not. So you are exactly right on track! You're supposed to average 1-2 pounds a week.
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New band will travel
lapband4meNOW replied to lessofme's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am in the same position about flying. I am flying a 6 hour flight next week. I was told I can get my fill now, but I am waiting until I get back. The last thing I want it to be too tight while traveling and not having a way to get to my doctor to fix it. I would recommend that you just wait until you get back for the fill. Just be patient. You don't want to be stuck on an airplane with something getting caught or PB'ng all the time on your trip. Also, my doctor wouldn't allow me to fly for minimum 4 weeks because when you are post op you are at high risk for blood clots. On an international flight, if you are going to do it, get up every hour and walk the aisle. My friend got a blood clot from a plane ride (not even post op) and it lodged in her lung and she almost died. So I take that stuff very seriously. -
Still Hungry
On The Road replied to Young and banded's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have the same issue and I'm only a week and a half post op...I would like to start getting my fills! -
Thanks for the traveling advice. My Dr. recommended about 1.5cc's for the first fill. He seemed to think that wasn't too risky. Also, he said I could come in a week later if I needed to and still have time to adjust. I appreciate all the help. Good idea to take the card from the packet. It'll be a good trip, I'm sure I'm worring over nothing. Thanks again!
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I can't believe it
Blaq_Butterfly replied to A Rose's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats! My approval tool 2 days and I go for pre op testing next week hopefully I will have a date after that. Keep us posted when you get yours! -
I hope you get an approval quickly as well! I don't have an exact date yet. I was told it would be in Jan. I will meet with the surgeon in the next week or so.
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I have been on the high protien diet since 8/31. I weighed today and gained 3 pounds this week.:wub: My surgery is Tuesday the 21st. I don't understand. I am still exercising. Any ideas????
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Banded Yesterday
Jepegurl replied to johnnycantrock's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I used milk of mag, suppositories, enemas, and miralax on post op day three. (all under the direction of my doc) My poor husband... Anyway, it's amazing how great a fully functioning healthy bowel will make a person feel. Best of luck NewMe
