I have always been a big girl. I have tried every diet known to man! The past year I have done my very best working out and watching what I have been eating and have lost 50 lbs. My doctor recently referred me to a weight loss surgeon, so I could lose more and have more energy and not feel like a am starving all the time. Another reason this surgery is a good idea is so I can remain healthy before any problems that can happen when people are overweight develop.

I am so excited about this journey I am about to start. I know this is the change and jump start I need to finally have the life I want to have and deserve to have.

If you donate, not only will I forever be grateful but I promise to keep you updated on my weight loss journey before and defiantly after surgery

Welcome and good luck on your surgery. I am 28 months post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery and it is probably one of the best decisions that I ever made. Let us know if we can be of any help.

Welcome and good luck on your surgery. I am 28 months post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery and it is probably one of the best decisions that I ever made. Let us know if we can be of any help.

Thank you! Believe me I will...

I was actually wondering about the liquid diet that I would have to do before and I guess after too lol what all does that include? (I know it may sound like a stupid question) but does that mean only shakes and Water or could we have Soups too?

Welcome and congrats!

Welcome Rebecc. I also am new started my journey couple months ago I did all they ask me to do from classes to doctors lost the weight they ask me to just today I got approved by my insurance BCBS of NC yay so glad next is the Liquid diet for 2 weeks God help ! I join the ymca been do swimming classes 3 to 4 times week not bad for a 50 year huh anyway we not alone so good luck!!!

I am on my third day of liquids and it's not been bad at all! I'm no hungry for food either. I think I'm so ready to have surgery and VERY PREPARED. I'm surgery is on October 6th.

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I am just starting. I had my first weigh in with my pcp 2 weeks ago. So i am trying to prepare myself. I am going to try to do the liquid diet like once a week so I can prepare myself so I won't go crazy when that time comes

I am so glad I found this app/website... it is defiantly building my confidence and helping me with questions and concerns ????

Welcome and good luck on your surgery. I am 28 months post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery and it is probably one of the best decisions that I ever made. Let us know if we can be of any help.

Thank you! Believe me I will...

I was actually wondering about the liquid diet that I would have to do before and I guess after too lol what all does that include? (I know it may sound like a stupid question) but does that mean only shakes and Water or could we have soups too?

The pre-op diet will vary by surgeon. For me I believe my surgeon did not even require it. I had lost 20 pounds through a 6 month dieting and exercising program pre-op. By losing a little weight prior to surgery, it give the surgeon room to work inside my body. In my case, my only directions were to eat or drink nothing for 8 hours prior to surgery except for sips of water up to 4 hours prior to surgery time.

Some surgeons request a 2 week liver shrink diet. Your stomach is located just to your left of your liver. To access your stomach for most bariatric procedures, your surgeon will use a liver retractor. This is a device that lifts the liver up and out of the way so your surgeon can safely operate on the stomach without the liver getting in the way. your liver can very quickly shrink in size if a strict 2 week pre-op diet is followed. This makes your surgery safer, and you healthier.

Most 2 week pre-op diets recommend:

Increase your Protein consumption

Eat lean meats

Lower your carbohydrate consumption

Avoid breads, Pasta, cereals, rice, etc.

Eliminate Sugars

Eliminate candy, Desserts, juices, sodas

For me a liquid diet was post-op.

4 Weeks following surgery - full liquid diet (full liquids are foods that have a semi-solid or pudding like consistency)

Weeks 5-8 pureed Foods

Weeks 9 and beyond Solid Foods

You should be given a detailed list prior to surgery of all food groups and volumes that you can consume at the various stages after surgery. Some of the foods recommended in the Full Liquid Diet are Cream of Wheat, Cream of Rice, oatmeal, Farina, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Unsweetened Apple Sauce, sugar free Pudding, Low Fat Yogurt, Low Fat Cottage cheese and Beans.

I am just starting. I had my first weigh in with my pcp 2 weeks ago. So i am trying to prepare myself. I am going to try to do the liquid diet like once a week so I can prepare myself so I won't go crazy when that time comes

I am so glad I found this app/website... it is defiantly building my confidence and helping me with questions and concerns

I'm new too. Hi! <3 My first real consult with a surgeon is in two days. These boards are so full of amazing information - good and bad - which is so important! Looking forward to talking to you on here!

Got approved... my surgery is scheduled for March 15th! I am on the 2nd day of my liver shrink diet and doing okay

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