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JRaye    63

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6 minutes ago, ck2kramer said:

Do you have a Lower BMI than most?

It's 39 right now, but was 43 when I initially saw the surgeon in January . I think he felt that since I've been losing weight consistently that my liver has already been shrinking so 1 week of the diet is sufficient. I certainly didn't complain when he gave me this diet. :) I start it on the 30th.

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Lovingmyself83    67

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I don't know if you're asking me or someone else, but my bmi is 59. I will say that in the past I've never counted calories, only carbs. But now that I've been doing this Fitbit thing, I signed myself up for the most extreme weight loss plan they offer, and I'm still coming up with a 1900 calorie deficit a day. I can see this turning people, like myself, into anorexics. I constantly want to beat that number daily :lol:.

A question in general. I was not sure if people that have a 1 week liquid diet had a lower BMI.


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Lovingmyself83    67

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It's 39 right now, but was 43 when I initially saw the surgeon in January . I think he felt that since I've been losing weight consistently that my liver has already been shrinking so 1 week of the diet is sufficient. I certainly didn't complain when he gave me this diet. [emoji4] I start it on the 30th.

Mine is 39 now as well. That's why I thought doc would do the same for me. I'll find out next week.


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crickett73    11

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Just left dr for pre op appt. picked up my Protein Shakes and he called in different meds I will have to take for 6 months. I also have to take shots for 30 days for blood clots, I am on tamoxifen. Can't believe surgery is 2 weeks away. April 11 th. Which is my dr Birthday


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JRaye    63

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9 minutes ago, ck2kramer said:

Mine is 39 now as well. That's why I thought doc would do the same for me. I'll find out next week.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that he will!

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Simplyrosie    113

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Do y'all know why some people only have to do 1 week pre op liquid diet?



From what I was told the whole purpose of the liquid diet is to shrink your liver for surgery. So the the heavier your are the more time they require for the liquid diet before surgery. But honestly it all depends on your bariatric center. Everywhere has different requirements.


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Lovingmyself83    67

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I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that he will!

Thanks. I need it. Everything came out normal for my upper gi I just got done. Still have that nasty taste from barium. I'm so happy it's normal. One less thing to worry about.


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Lovingmyself83    67

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From what I was told the whole purpose of the liquid diet is to shrink your liver for surgery. So the the heavier your are the more time they require for the liquid diet before surgery. But honestly it all depends on your bariatric center. Everywhere has different requirements.



Yes that's correct. That's why I assumed those with 1 week liquid diet had a Lower BMI. Thanks


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MamaMouse14    11

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Anyone starting their pre-op diet on Monday? I've been counting down all week. Today is the last Friday of ever having the option to eat whatever I want. I am getting so excited I can barely stand it.

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Simplyrosie    113

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Anyone else have a countdown going? Ahhh I'm way to excited to start this new life journey!

If you have Instagram or snapchat feel free to add me @ lovealwaysrosie so we can support each other!

Best of luck to everyone ❣️


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Finding_Stacy    263

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4 minutes ago, lovealwaysrosie said:

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Anyone else have a countdown going? Ahhh I'm way to excited to start this new life journey!

If you have Instagram or snapchat feel free to add me @ lovealwaysrosie so we can support each other!

Best of luck to everyone ❣️

I do! Mine is my little ticker at the bottom of this post. 30 days to go!!!!

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Finding_Stacy    263

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6 minutes ago, lovealwaysrosie said:

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Anyone else have a countdown going? Ahhh I'm way to excited to start this new life journey!

If you have Instagram or snapchat feel free to add me @ lovealwaysrosie so we can support each other!

Best of luck to everyone ❣️

Oh, I just noticed that my surgery is a half hour before you. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 and it's 45 minutes away. That means I have to wake up at 3 am to get showered and ready.

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MelissaH74    111

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My BMI is 38.9 and ally dr is requiring is liquids the day before and to drink that nasty crap for me to flush my system out.


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Simplyrosie    113

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Oh, I just noticed that my surgery is a half hour before you. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 and it's 45 minutes away. That means I have to wake up at 3 am to get showered and ready.



I actually think I have to be there at 7, im not sure on the exact time yet. But luckily I only live 15 minutes away from the hospital [emoji1373]

I don't see your IG name so just request me!


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