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ssflbelle    829

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i have a supervised 6 month diet and during the 5th visit on Monday I asked about the 2 week pre-op diet of shakes and was told I don't have to do that. The Doctor's nurse said that is per torture we don't make anyone do that before surgery. She said I will have a 24 hour period before surgery of just liquids. I have to attend a 4 hour workshop a week before surgery which will explain all that is to happen immediately before, during and after surgery. We are looking at Jan for my double surgery, gall bladder has to come out in addition to the sleeve.

I wish all of you on the 2 week pre-op diet easy and hunger free days ahead.

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heyjudy11    5

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I only have to do a pre-op diet the day before surgery.

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Solmar    5

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Could it be because your BMI is below 40? My BMI is 36.9 but i still need to be in a pre-op diet one week prior to surgery date. I have a appt. with Surgeon tomorrow and will know more since ive gone for pre-op testing.

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less_of_me2see    7

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My doctor requires all patients to go on the Optifast diet for 10 days prior to surgery. The shakes and Soups taste great. I just started today so I have not eaten the Protein bar yet, but it is chocolate so I am sure it will be good. Surgery on the 12th!

I am getting ready for the big changes to come.

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heyjudy11    5

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My BMI is over 40.

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ssflbelle    829

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I'm scheduled for surgery 2 weeks from tomorrow and my doctor is not requiring me to do a pre-op diet. Part of me is relieved but another part of me is scared since it seems like everyone else does the pre-op diet. Anyone else not have to do the pre-op diet?

My surgery date has not be set yet but I have been on a supervised 6 month high Protein low carb diet. When I mentioned I thought that after this supervised diet the 2 week shake pre-op diet should be a bit easier. I was told I wouldn't have a 2 week shake pre-op diet. I would be on Clear liquids the day before surgery.

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halfsizeme    28

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MFP has been yelling at me for not getting enough calories. I'm getting about 800 and 110 ish grams of Protein a day. I'm not feeling too bad so far. Surgery in 10 days!

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mrs kaje    347

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I start mine in a couple of weeks, for two weeks. Three Protein shake/bar/soup/dessert products a day, plus a limited selection of fruit and veg. I don't think it'll be that bad.

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sunbeachlady    7

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Surgery Monday, November 9, yippee! I'm sick of the pre-op diet and ready for the next stage. Lost 15 lbs on the pre-op regimen.

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sunbeachlady    7

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Sure, I've been hungry on the pre-op diet, but it's worth it. I'm so happy to be back below 300 lbs!

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HopeandAgony    566

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Any one been on the liquid Protein diet and lose weight then just stop losing I'm not cheating and I'm getting really upset ..

How long have you been on the pre op diet?

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Boogirl6    17

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This pre-op diet has kicked my butt. The first 3 days were torture. I had a headache and was really sweaty and clammy, kind of like the flu. I think that was my blood sugar tanking. It got better, though. I'm now on day 6 and can't wait for this to be over! My doctor has me on Protein Shakes, dark leafy greens, and Water. That's IT. Ugh!! Gotta power through, though! Surgery is on Nov. 16th. ????

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