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My surgeon only requires a one day pre-op of Clear Liquids and 2 bottles of Magnesium Citrate and of course nothing after midnight.

Anyone else have this? I know they all are different but thought mine was very easy compared to others.

Johnathan

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I am going Johns Hopkins and they only require 24 hrs prior to surgery as well.

Blessings,

Karen

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Honestly, this approach makes sense to me. I mean, I understand the doctors want us to get used to our new diets before we are forced into them by the surgery. But going from high-calorie diet right to a liquid diet with our full size stomachs is totally unrealistic and crazy-making.

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This 2 weeks pre op is challenging and I am on day 3...argh!!!

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Honestly' date=' this approach makes sense to me. I mean, I understand the doctors want us to get used to our new diets before we are forced into them by the surgery. But going from high-calorie diet right to a liquid diet with our full size stomachs is totally unrealistic and crazy-making.[/quote']

I agree with you but I was shocked because of what most everyone on here is going through! I can't imagine how hard it is.

We are getting sleeved because our stomachs are big and stretched and we eat too much because of this, so putting people on a diet that doesn't give them much If any satisfaction isnt setting anyone up to do well on the pre-op diet IMO.

I know they say it's for the liver but idk, they are the Dr's. But why would some Dr's say it's to reduce the size of the liver (not to start changing eating habits or anything like that) when others don't even make their patients do it at all? Is it really that big of a deal then?

Anyway, I'm thrilled that my Dr only requires the 24 hour pre-op diet.

Good Luck!

Johnathan

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This 2 weeks pre op is challenging and I am on day 3...argh!!!

Honey I feel for ya, I really do!

I can't imagine how hard that must be!

Good Lucj

Johnathan

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Lucky you jlewis!!!

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Lucky you jlewis!!!

I sure do think so lol

Sorry your struggling dear. I can't imagine!

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My doctor bases the length of the pre-op diet on the BMI of the individual. The higher the BMI the longer the pre-op diet. My co-worker was told 10 days and I was told 5-6 days by the same doctor.

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I did well for about 2-3 weeks on a seld imposed pre op diet. But let loose the past 9 days lol. Just freaking out, and wanting my faves one last time.

I'm certain I will rock my sleeve though I've got an awesome support network.

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My doctor bases the length of the pre-op diet on the BMI of the individual. The higher the BMI the longer the pre-op diet. My co-worker was told 10 days and I was told 5-6 days by the same doctor.

Well not at least we know why some are shorter and longer.

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My surgeon only requires a one day pre-op of Clear liquids and 2 bottles of Magnesium Citrate and of course nothing after midnight.

Anyone else have this? I know they all are different but thought mine was very easy compared to others.

Johnathan

I was sleeved 3/5/12 Jlewis 229 and I had almost the samething. I had to eat my last meal at noon the day before an then do the two bottles of magnesium and then nothing but clear fluids until midnight. I did have to follow the south beach diet for about 2 months prior in order to reduce the fat on my liver.

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I was sleeved 3/5/12 Jlewis 229 and I had almost the samething. I had to eat my last meal at noon the day before an then do the two bottles of magnesium and then nothing but clear fluids until midnight. I did have to follow the south beach diet for about 2 months prior in order to reduce the fat on my liver.

Congratulations on your sleeve! You are looking good in your pic!

How's it going for ya?

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I sure do think so lol

Sorry your struggling dear. I can't imagine!

Just following up with you...day 5 pre op is better but I can't seem to digest Protein shakes today. About to have my small meal and drink crystal light and call it a night. I feel like I'm getting a cold :(

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My doctor bases the length of the pre-op diet on the BMI of the individual. The higher the BMI the longer the pre-op diet. My co-worker was told 10 days and I was told 5-6 days by the same doctor.

That cool!!! Standard 10 days with my surgeon no metter the BMI.

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