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dmh102

By dmh102, in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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StacyK    11

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October 3! Excited but anxious. My doctor didn't require a preop diet except for Clear Liquids for a day before surgery. Meeting with dietician and nurse on Friday for detailed instructions as well as preop labs.

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dmh102    51

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October 3! Excited but anxious. My doctor didn't require a preop diet except for clear liquids for a day before surgery. Meeting with dietician and nurse on Friday for detailed instructions as well as preop labs.

I am October 3 as well. But I have to do a 14 day pre op liquid diet

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StacyK    11

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They said my BMI was low enough (40) that I didn't have to do a liquid diet beforehand. I am eating a low calorie diet on my own, and have eliminated caffeine and sugar. I figure if I do this beforehand, maybe the dietary restriction might not be such a shock. At least I won't be dealing with caffeine withdrawl post-op.

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dmh102    51

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They said my BMI was low enough (40) that I didn't have to do a liquid diet beforehand. I am eating a low calorie diet on my own' date=' and have eliminated caffeine and sugar. I figure if I do this beforehand, maybe the dietary restriction might not be such a shock. At least I won't be dealing with caffeine withdrawl post-op.[/quote']

That is what mine was as well. Like I said different doctors have different procedures. Well tomorrow I start my second week of the liquid diet so at least it's moving along.

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Allieg8tor    85

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They said my BMI was low enough (40) that I didn't have to do a liquid diet beforehand. I am eating a low calorie diet on my own, and have eliminated caffeine and sugar. I figure if I do this beforehand, maybe the dietary restriction might not be such a shock. At least I won't be dealing with caffeine withdrawl post-op.

I did that all summer long, lost 33 lbs. on my own! :) It definitely helped me prepare for my Pre-Op diet, and I'm sure it will help on the post-op diet too, I guess I'll find out on the 2nd! :) I also focused on lowering my portions significantly. :)

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Nanaoftwo    6

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NikkiClem....glad to hear that you are making it on your liquid diet. That is one of the things I am concerned about....is the diet. I am sure I am going to be getting horrible headaches and the shakes just from the sugar and caffeine. I guess I will take it one day at a time and keep my eye on the prize. We have this and congrats on your upcoming surgery.
hate to tell u bit the headaches are the worst

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skikyd    165

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Got my insurance approval, after their required 6 month program. I was irked at first. But it really was a good thing.

I Have lost 32 .5 lbs so far, with a goal of 40 by surgery date. 9 days from now.

The liquid diet is not bad. Not a hunger torture. I am allowed 600-800 cals a day. New Direction shakes are pretty good. I just wish there were more flavors. I cannot find the chicken Soup.. I got it once. Pretty good.

Nobody but my wife has noticed the weight loss. I used to joke " nobody notices the first 75 pounds you lose"

I barely noticed the first 30.

Good luck to all Ocotober people!

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skikyd    165

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We all have or will mess up in the beginning. Just get the motivation back and keep reminding yourself WHY you started this process. You can do it. This is second day on pre diet and it is rough. Mind over matter

My case nurse said: no one expects you to be perfect every day. But if you can honestly say: I am pretty good most meals, most days, most weeks....... You will get there.

Hang in there

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skikyd    165

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My mother told me I looked like I gained weight lately.

I told her I had actually lost 27 pounds since Jan 1.

What does she know.

I told you " no body notices the first 75"

She does not know about my surgery.- I am in Pre-op liquid and keep avoiding lunch with her. Ssshhhhhhhhhh!

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jl2437    11

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I'm Oct 3rd!!

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Christina2013    18

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One week till surgery!!!! Can't wait. The finish line is FINALLY in sight!!! Good luck to all those who are having surgery.

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Christina2013    18

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One week till surgery!!!! Can't wait. The finish line is FINALLY in sight!!! Good luck to all those who are having surgery.

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Allieg8tor    85

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One week till surgery!!!! Can't wait. The finish line is FINALLY in sight!!! Good luck to all those who are having surgery.

We're both having surgery on the 2nd! I hope the pre-op diet is getting easier every day for you like it is for me! :)

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skikyd    165

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I am Oct 3 as well. Am half way through liquid diet. Pounds are falling off. Last night I was so excited I couldn't sleep. Can't wait to get up an get on the scale in the morning.

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AutismMom    0

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Surgery scheduled for Oct 2nd. Very excited but scared at the same time. Been on the diet since Sunday. I find the hardest time is at night when I am watching TV so I eat a carrot....just need that crunch. Looking forward to cream soups.......I feel like I can feel more satisfied. Good luck to all of you.

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    • Alisa_S

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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
      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

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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!

    • Alisa_S

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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
      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. summerseeker

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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.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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