Hi fellow RNY patients!

I received a phone call this past Monday the 24th saying my perspective date is June 30th obviously if all previous tests go according to plan!

Anyone else having their surgery this June??

I'm doing a happy dance this morning. I have been stuck at 310 for 3 weeks. I got on the scale this morning and I finally broke that 310 curse. I am 309. I know it sounds silly but I have set a little before surgery goal for myself. I'm planning on being less than 300 on the day of my surgery. It's not an unreasonable goal.

Well I'm glad I'm not alone! I was doing really well up until now so it's time to get back on track... no way am I risking this surgery!

Hooray on your loss I'm so happy for you! Nothing wrong with setting small goals just for yourself it helps train the brain and keeps us going.

Hi everyone! I finally got the call for my surgery date yesterday, mine is going to be on June 19th. I have to start my Opti-fast liquid diet on May 29th. Any other RNY peeps out there that have tried the Opti-Fast and how are you finding the taste? And the all liquid diet itself, is it tough??

Edited May 9, 201412 yr by francineleclaire

hi guys. My opp will b on the 24th nd im also freaked out abt the pre opp diet

hi guys. My opp will b on the 24th nd im also freaked out abt the pre opp diet

No need to be freaked out about the pre-op diet. It is there to help your liver shrink, so it will be manageable during surgery. How long is your pre-op diet? Mine is only one week. I get 3 protein shakes a day and a lean cuisine or smart ones for dinner. Seems doable. Do you have an all liquid diet? I am not looking forward to the last day of my pre-op diet, all clear liquids and a bottle of magnesium citrate. That stuff is so gross. It may not be pleasant, but it is one of the most important diets we will ever be on.

No need to be freaked out about the pre-op diet. It is there to help your liver shrink, so it will be manageable during surgery. How long is your pre-op diet? Mine is only one week. I get 3 protein shakes a day and a lean cuisine or smart ones for dinner. Seems doable. Do you have an all liquid diet? I am not looking forward to the last day of my pre-op diet, all clear liquids and a bottle of magnesium citrate. That stuff is so gross. It may not be pleasant, but it is one of the most important diets we will ever be on.

Mine is also for a week but no food at all. 3 protein shakes and we get to have a piece of fruit if we need something to chew on.

Mine is four Opti-Fast shakes a day and nothing else but water or green tea. For three weeks! Lol. That's why I'm nervous about it.

Hello I am new on here. Today is my first time finding this app thanks to my sister. My husband is having surgery May 29th and I have it June 19th.

Our pre surgery diet is small foods like yogurt and fruit, 3 oz of meat, cottage cheese and protein shakes. Plus lots of liquids. We get snacks like pickles and sugar free jello.

I think I will like that better than all liquid. Good luck to us all!

Good luck to u and your husband. Your pre-op diet sounds reasonable. Hope mine isn't all liquids. Best Wishes, Andrea

Hello I am new on here. Today is my first time finding this app thanks to my sister. My husband is having surgery May 29th and I have it June 19th. Our pre surgery diet is small foods like yogurt and fruit, 3 oz of meat, cottage cheese and protein shakes. Plus lots of liquids. We get snacks like pickles and sugar free jello. I think I will like that better than all liquid. Good luck to us all!

Your pre op diet sounds way better than mine!! Lol. I guess we are both having it the same day, because I'm the 19th of June as well. I'm nervous because I've gained about ten pounds since my last appointment. Not because of food though, I wish! My surgeon insists on chewable, crushable or liquid medications for the first two months post-op, and I had to change antidepressants because Wellbutrin XL can't be crushed. My pharmacist and therapist decided liquid Prozac was the way to go and started me on last month, to ensure I can tolerate it ok prior to surgery. I'm hoping the Opti-fast liquid diet helps me shed the extra pounds. I'd hate to have my surgery postponed because a medication caused more weight gain instead of loss during my waiting period for surgery.

Edited May 9, 201412 yr by francineleclaire

Mine is four Opti-Fast shakes a day and nothing else but water or green tea. For three weeks! Lol. That's why I'm nervous about it.

You can do it!

Mine is four Opti-Fast shakes a day and nothing else but water or green tea. For three weeks! Lol. That's why I'm nervous about it.

I believe you can do it. I have heard the first couple of days are worst part of the liquid diet then it gets better. We will be here for you if u need us.

well since the day of my surgery two months ago didn't go as we expected. I get to do all the food funerals and 2 week liver shrink diet over again. i got all worked up about it the first time but then it wasn't anywhere as hard as i thought it would be.

So i got another week and a 1/2 to go nuts lol

well since the day of my surgery two months ago didn't go as we expected. I get to do all the food funerals and 2 week liver shrink diet over again. i got all worked up about it the first time but then it wasn't anywhere as hard as i thought it would be.

So i got another week and a 1/2 to go nuts lol

If you don't mind me asking, what happened the first time you tried to have the surgery? I'm sorry if am butting into your business, I am curious about everything about every aspect of this surgery.

well since the day of my surgery two months ago didn't go as we expected. I get to do all the food funerals and 2 week liver shrink diet over again. i got all worked up about it the first time but then it wasn't anywhere as hard as i thought it would be.

So i got another week and a 1/2 to go nuts lol

If you don't mind me asking, what happened the first time you tried to have the surgery? I'm sorry if am butting into your business, I am curious about everything about every aspect of this surgery.

no problem at all. as i explained when i first joined the group, i went in on March 17th for my bybass but because they found a huge hernia they couldn't do it. they had to do the hernia repair instead. i had to heal and now i'm 3.5 weeks from going in again.

absolutely nothing wrong with my surgery. One good thing that I got to know all of the staff in the hospital's WLS unit. and they are all expecting me back