December 29, 20169 yr So my surgeon said I have only 2 days of full liquids before day of surgery. It seems like folks have more like two weeks. Anyone else heard of that? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
December 29, 20169 yr I've started 14 days of liquid. Surgery 1/11. Hope that helps Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App
December 29, 20169 yr I have noticed those that have short pre-op liquid are have a lower bmi. That would be my guess. Every surgeon is different.
December 29, 20169 yr Author Kell you may be right. My bmi is 42 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
December 30, 20169 yr Is everyone having surgery in Mexico? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App
December 30, 20169 yr Today is day 1 of 14 days of liquid. My surgery is 1/12/17. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
December 30, 20169 yr Author Is the liquid diet to help prepare us for new life change and too prepare our stomachs? So they are empty for surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
December 30, 20169 yr I've started 14 days of liquid. Surgery 1/11. Hope that helps Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App Barb my surgery is January 11 too!!! I'm on a clear liquid diet for two weeks Sent from my LG-D850 using the BariatricPal App
December 30, 20169 yr Yes, day two complete for liquids. I'm doing ok and made some home made broth that helps. Hope you are doing well. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App
December 30, 20169 yr Hi, my surgery is 1-12-17. I'm going to Mexico, its all out of pocket money for me. I'm excited, starting liquids tomorrow. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
December 30, 20169 yr Good for you Lisa Kay! Day 2 on liquids. I am a bit hungry but I have the end game in mind. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App
December 30, 20169 yr Have u thought of how u want to document the year ahead of you? Like photos, video, journaling ? I want to be creative in this journey. This will be the last time I'm ever going to be big. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
December 30, 20169 yr No I really haven't but I will be thinking about that now. Never too soon I guess. Hoping all goes well for you. Will say a prayer for you. Let's keep in touch.
December 30, 20169 yr I fly into Texas then travel over boarder to hospital. Dr. Jose Rodriguez, in Jauze Mexico Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
December 30, 20169 yr I went with a company called Belightweight, all the people working there had this surgery. Very friendly and professional Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
So my surgeon said I have only 2 days of full liquids before day of surgery. It seems like folks have more like two weeks. Anyone else heard of that?
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