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SarahMarie123    0

SarahMarie123
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Hey all,

So my Dr. said that I didn't have to do a pre-op diet because my BMI is 38-40. However, I started a full liquid diet today...so I know what to expect...and I am starving! How many times have you seen this post? :) I am scared...because this is torture. Will it be the same after surgery (on Friday!) ? What are your collective thoughts?

Breakfast: Cream of Potato Soup

Lunch: Muscle Milk

Dinner: Brooccoli and cheese *fat free Soup with Protein Powder

Snacks: 2 sugar free popsicles

Thanks!

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dar36    5

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I didn't have to do the pre-op liquid diet either. Honestly, the first couple of days after surgery were a little tough for me, but not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Do you get hungry? Yes. Can you get through it? Absolutely. I know this sounds crazy, but I self talked a lot to keep myself motivated and dedicated. Keep in mind, although it may seem like torture, in the grand scheme of things, it is one - two weeks of liquid. Quite honestly, after I got past a certain point, I really didn't mind it at all. In fact, when I got to the point where I could have soft food, I still mainly stayed on liquids and ate an occassional Greek yogurt. My body adjusted quickly and as you see the pounds come off it motivates you even more!

There were days that I found it hard to meet the clear and full liquid requirements. (not every day...but some days)

You are going to do just fine. Think about how blessed you are for this opportunity. You will feel like a million dollars soon, I promise. I am less than three weeks banded and couldn't feel better. I already dropped my BMI from 38 to 35 and what a difference it makes in how you feel.

Take Care and my best to you.

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JillianRN    0

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Hey all,

So my Dr. said that I didn't have to do a pre-op diet because my BMI is 38-40. However, I started a full liquid diet today...so I know what to expect...and I am starving! How many times have you seen this post? :) I am scared...because this is torture. Will it be the same after surgery (on Friday!) ? What are your collective thoughts?

Breakfast: Cream of Potato Soup

Lunch: Muscle Milk

Dinner: Brooccoli and cheese *fat free Soup with Protein powder

Snacks: 2 sugar free popsicles

Thanks!

You need 60-90gm of protein....that will keep you more satisfied

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SarahMarie123    0

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Thanks guys :)

Is it normal to be afraid of hunger? I am super afraid of being hungry and not being able to do anything about it.

Arrrg :blush:

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bayareanan    24

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I am not afraid of being hungry during the day time, but I dont want to go to bed hungry. I will have to space my fluids accordingly.

(Paper work in to insurance company for approval, hopefully soon)

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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