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newme2012    31

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Ok so it is day 2 of my 2 week liquid diet and its not as bad as I thought it would be but I sure would like to chew on something!!! But I must stay on the task at hand......PRAY FOR ME....

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otters38    31

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I wish I could say the same. Today is day 1 for me and it has been ROUGH!! I am hoping after a couple days it will get easier, but I am in the pity party stage right now! I keep looking at the before pics my hubby took of me over the weekend. ICK!! That tends to slap me back to where I need to be :o Best of luck to you. We can do this!

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newme2012    31

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Yes we can... My kids just had wendys for dinner and I had to go take a shower just to get away from the smell.. LOL it has got to get better for us!! Good luck to you as well.

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otters38    31

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My family had left over lasagna that I made over the weekend for my last splurge!! This is very difficult, but I will not cheat, I can't. I will only be cheating myself and my chance for a successful surgery. I am chewing the heck out of a piece of SF gum right now. I can have some sherbert in a bit. I never thought I would look so forward to that!!

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newme2012    31

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I know the feeling. I am about to eat some sugar free pudding with added protein... Guess that dinner.< /p>

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Cocoabean    430

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The pre-op diet is the worst! You don't have a band to help you through it. Just keep focusing on why you are doing it. It will make the surgery safer for you. You CAN do it.

I made it through mine, and I can remember hearing my surgeon tell my DH that he knew I did not cheat because my liver was nice and small and very easy for him to move around during my surgery. THAT made it all worthwhile!

I read on a gastric bypass board of a lady whose liver split in two during her surgery! It was a fatty liver and was just too brittle to be moved about. Her medical condition was poor when she had her bypass, but that would be terrifying! She lost a lot of blood and ended up having an open procedure to fix things.

You CAN do it!!!!

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morelgirl    177

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No one enjoys the pre-op diet. Mine was two weeks of nothing but skim milk. Even now (surgery was 3 weeks ago tomorrow) I still can't even think about drinking the stuff :P

The first 3 days of the diet were the worst. Oddly enough, it does get easier. Not EASY, but easIER! You can do it!!! :)

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newme2012    31

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Ok I dont know whats going on but I am weak, nauseated, and have fever!! IS MY BODY GOING THROUGH DETOX...?? I had to leave work early today because I feel horrible... its only day 3....

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AmyD102    95

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Oh my! My surgery is March 6th and I start my 10 day pre-op liquid diet sunday! I have a feeling this will be the hardest part of the whiole experience! I have already started to stock up on all my supplies; yogurt, sugar free pudding and popsicles, and of course my chicken Soup flavored Unjury (which is actually really delicious!) Any tips for a newbie??

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I wish I could say the same. Today is day 1 for me and it has been ROUGH!! I am hoping after a couple days it will get easier, but I am in the pity party stage right now! I keep looking at the before pics my hubby took of me over the weekend. ICK!! That tends to slap me back to where I need to be ohmy.png Best of luck to you. We can do this!

I feel the same way! I'm on my 1st day of pre op and I'm struggling! I also took before pics! Guess I better keep looking at them too.. Good to see I'm not the only one though tongue.png Thanks!

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Tailfinn    1

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I'm on day 10, surgery is the 27th and this is the single hardest thing I've ever done... going to work helps by keeping my mind off it......sugar free ice pop is a big treat...but still, helping out with the kids involves making lunches, cooking..and its ridiculously hard....and this weekend I have an anniversary party that I cannot miss. But I just tell myself that I cannot cheat and ruin this - I would never forgive myself!

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Prissyflint    0

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I'm on day 3 of my pre-op diet. It is definitely not easy to stick to but I've been good so far. My surgery date is March 1st and I'm going to stick to this diet. I've been fine on this diet during the day time, while I'm at work. When I get home it's a different story, then I have to prepare and smell food which makes it hard. We can do it though, we just have to be strong. Good luck

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Cocoabean    430

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Ok I dont know whats going on but I am weak, nauseated, and have fever!! IS MY BODY GOING THROUGH DETOX...?? I had to leave work early today because I feel horrible... its only day 3....

Fever should not be a part of it. That is generally a sign on infection. Weak and nausea, yes. Hope you feel better soon!

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    • LeighaTR

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
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      1. Phil Penn

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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        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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