Are there any Australian Sleevers out there, Would Love to hear from you.

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I did have a pre op diet for 2 weeks prior, due to me being so large they ask for it to be done so it can shrink the liver size, makes the operation easier.

I just did shakes for 2 weeks with a little Protein, that's where I lost the other 7 kgs.

Did your surgeon advise you to see a dietitian? They usually give you the diet to follow.

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i have my dietician appointment in a week and my surgery is 24 august, i was thinking about doing a pre-op diet on my own just to have a headstart, but i dont know if i can do it, i kind of wish my doctor made me do one so it would push me to be more motivated. how many shakes did u have per day?

One day to go before I start prep. Was hoping to have 'last supper' of favourites tomorrow night' date=' but now going to a friends place for a dinner party. Wasn't going to go overboard, but some nice juicy lamb cutlets won't be eaten again for a longtime![/quote']

The night before my preop, I went and got myself a Whopper with cheese meal from Hungry Jacks, upgraded to a large !! The preop diet is tough and I have to be honest and say that there were 2 or 3 days where I did cheat :-( However, I made sure it was a healthy choice like a hard boiled egg or a small tin of tuna. sugar free boiled sweets were my savour when the going got tough. My preop was two liquid meals and one small meal of fish/ chicken and steamed green veg or salad. Just a little update at day 5 post op. I actually feel really good. No pain or nausea (only when I drink too much liquid). I feel happy and very content. I still think about food all the time but the desire to eat is almost non existent. Some of my friends questioned me today as to whether I actually had the op as I wad looking so well. I showed them my war wounds as proof

Hi Michelle, that's great you are doing so well. I really prefer this site to some others such as Banding Together which is more about lap bands. Much rather talk to other sleevers. I plan not to cheat, but will look into sugar free lollies.

My doc said to have lean meat with dinner during prep, but dietician said not to. Bit onfusing

Hi Michelle' date=' that's great you are doing so well. I really prefer this site to some others such as Banding Together which is more about lap bands. Much rather talk to other sleevers. I plan not to cheat, but will look into sugar free lollies.[/quote']

I didn't intend to either. Its just really hard. I agree about this site. Much more user friendly

And everyone is so positive.and supportive. Love it...

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That's a little disappointing when you get mixed msgs. The surgeon and dietician should be on the same page when it comes to post and preop diets.

I agree, especially when dietician recommended by surgeon

How are your 'war wounds'? Much bruising?

No not much at all. I cant actually see them as the bandaids are glued on top. Dr says they should eventually fall off by my 2week post op appt on August 8th. I have attached a picture of one of them. That's the biggest one where the excess stomach was taken out. The others are half that size.

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That looks pretty good. I didn't realize they coveted them completely. Though they just used steri strips

Some Dr's may use steri strips? Yeah there is no bruising around them and I usually bruise quite easily.

Off to bed. Thanks for the chat

Hi guys, sorry been quiet for a while as family just arrived back from overseas so spare time has been limited.

Kelliv - best of luck for pre op diet. I too had to do for 2 weeks to shrink my liver but i cheated for a couple of days in the first week. Got through 2nd week without no problems.

Well I am 11 days out and feel great. Looking forward to getting off the fluids though as family has had BbQs over the last couple of days and found the smell a little tough.

Best of luck everyone

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Hi Shellz, good to hear you are feeling great. I know what you mean about the liquids.I've still got 8 days of liquid but am already planning my first pureed meal. Scrambled eggs and mashed veg are on my mind 24/7 lol.