Hi there! I am new to this and I'm a little nervous about having the surgery. I am scheduled for gastric bypass July 22 and I'm excited and nervous! I have to do the liver shrinking diet 2 weeks prior. Any suggestions for what to do or not to do during those 2 weeks? I'm so glad I found this app and have been really impressed reading everyone's stories!!

Hi AmynNC,

I am scheduled for surgery July 21st! I also have to start the 2 week pre-op diet. I am excited and ready to get this moving.

I have already tried several different Protein shakes (to see which ones I like the best). I have researched ... researched ... researched everything I can regarding the surgery pre and post op. Knowing what to expect is probably the best tool we have. (Read all of the posts - good and bad).

Best of luck to you!

Thank you Dawn! I will continue to do some more research especially for the protein shakes.

Hi,

I had gastric bypass on July 2, 2012….it changed my life! I weighed 283 at my heaviest and now I weigh 123. I am a size 2 (previously 20). For my pre surgery diet, I did liquids….protein shakes, low sodium Soups without solids (ones like tomato) and lots of water!. I won't lie….it was difficult BUT it is soooooooooo worth it! You are going to be amazed at how your life will change!

good luck!

Thank you! I'm really excited for this change! I know the 2 weeks will fly by! I'm a little worried about getting clothes that fit as I lose my weight! Thank you for the support! One more month!! ????

I have surgery July 11, start the liquid phase June 26. I'm having more anxiety about the pre-op diet than the surgery itself. I have done research, research and more research. I'm collecting samples of a variety of proteins as I'm told my taste will change. I've also stocked up on multi-vitamins, B12 and Calcium Citrate. As this is my last week before liquids I am trying to eat one meal a day and supplement with liquids so next week won't seem so drastic, but my "head"is already sending the negative messages about failure.

Any advice or experiences much appreciated!

Hi I am having my surgery Aug. 8th and feel the same way excited and nervous I have to do the pre op diet 3 weeks before I wish you both the best of luck. look forward to keeping in touch.

The pre-op diet makes me nervous too! I'm more worried about that than the surgery! It's just getting in that mind set and knowing how much better your life will be! I only have to do it for 2 weeks and I'm sure they'll fly by. The weekends will be the hardest for me. Good luck to all of you and I know we can do this!!