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Hi forum. I am getting sleeved on July 24th. at mount sinai hosptial in nyc.

I start my pre- op diet tomorrow!

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Good luck with the pre-op diet. It's rough, but doable. I've lost several pounds already. This is my 6th day. I have surgery the 23. Hang tough the first 3 or 4 days and it really does get easier. Thoughts and prayers going out to all July 11 sleevers. Keep us posted.

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Good luck with the pre-op diet. It's rough, but doable. I've lost several pounds already. This is my 6th day. I have surgery the 23. Hang tough the first 3 or 4 days and it really does get easier. Thoughts and prayers going out to all July 11 sleevers. Keep us posted.

I actually have previous experience with being on a liquid diet. strangely enough my doctor is having me do 8 days of 2 shakes with 1 meal of 3-4oz of Protein like chicken/fish with some select veggies then 2 days before the surgery i go Clear liquids.

I know some people have to do something like 2 weeks of liquids so I guess I am lucky in that respect.

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I had my upper GI today and I couldn't eat or drink before it. Since I had anotheer appointment after it, I packed a vanilla carnation. After that nasty, nasty barium I couldn't face the Protein Drink and had to eat something solid. Since I am allowed 6 Carnations a day, I counted my solid food as 2 and will finish the day with 4. I have been tasting that Barium all day and feel like it is stuck in my esophagus!

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Why is it that some doctors prescribe a liquid diet my doctor here in Dubai just advised on a no fat diet ... Does anyone know why the difference?

It could be that your BMI is not very high (35 or so). Fat swells the liver.

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All you pre-op diet folks, first, good luck and second, just remember that the purpose is to help your surgeon and make your surgery safer and your recovery faster! Trust me, cheating isn't worth any extra pain or a larger hole for the liver retractor post-op.

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I am getting my surgery on Monday 7/15.... I am nervous, but very excited. I can't wait ....... anybody else having their surgery this week?

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My surgery on Tuesday 7/16....I've been on a 2 week liquid, no fun but I've lost 11 lbs so far.

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...me too!!! I could barely keep it down!!! It's still grossing me out...but it's over now : )

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I am getting my surgery on Monday 7/15.... I am nervous' date=' but very excited. I can't wait ....... anybody else having their surgery this week?[/quote']

Yes, the 17th...!!! How r u doing?

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My surgery is Monday too? Nervous and excited. Also hungry and bitchy lol. Better get used to that though lol.

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So proud right now. I'm at the mall courtyard. The man is having Taco Bell. I'm having a cold Isopure from GNC. I am a beast:)

You go girl! Great job!

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