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Kristen0912    12

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So is everyone vigorously researching stuff for their pre-op diets? Or just researching in general? I feel like I have so many questions and thoughts and things I want to know. I keep starting list after list of things to look into, pre-op diet, things I need for pre op time (blenders, etc), things for post op (baby spoons, scales , etc.) , what to pack in my hospital bag, what can I eat as a mushy food list, etc. etc.

So Since it's the first thing to come up, lets talk about Pre-Op diets and things we need!

questions?

comments?

Great ideas you've already found?

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Redo2017    247

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I have definitely starting researching. My plan is to make some mushy foods ahead of time and freeze individual portions. One thing I have learned from years of dieting is that I must have the right foods at my fingertips or I will make bad choices. I have the goal of focusing on real, unprocessed foods after I am sleeved, but I don't want to be too restrictive. An experienced sleever posted a post op grocery list somewhere on one of the forums. I need to do a search to try to find it again. It was very informative.


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Kristen0912    12

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Ooooh yes! If you find it please share!

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Redo2017    247

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Graciously shared by a member on another thread:



https://www.bariatricpal.com/index.php?/topic/396763-Post-Op-Shopping-Lists/page__view__findpost__p__4462706


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Redo2017    247

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Let me try this one more time! Here is a link to the post with the shopping list.

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Kristen0912    12

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I had my orientation today and they were talking about a no carb pre op diet and that people go through these terrible flu like withdrawals. Y'all I am not prepared for this!!!! I was ready to feel tired and crummy. But why does it have to be cold turkey on carbs? Now. This is the diet they recommend which is all shakes which they sell to you, but it is not mandatory. I want to shrink my liver but I don't want to have the "flu" on top of it all. Anyone have a pre op plan that still has a least a little carbs in it?? What does your plans look like?


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Redo2017    247

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I had my orientation today and they were talking about a no carb pre op diet and that people go through these terrible flu like withdrawals. Y'all I am not prepared for this!!!! I was ready to feel tired and crummy. But why does it have to be cold turkey on carbs? Now. This is the diet they recommend which is all shakes which they sell to you, but it is not mandatory. I want to shrink my liver but I don't want to have the "flu" on top of it all. Anyone have a pre op plan that still has a least a little carbs in it?? What does your plans look like?




My preop is two Protein Shakes a day and one meal consisting of 4 oz Protein plus 1/2 cup of non-starchy vegetables. They also allow 2 servings of sugar free Jello, two servings of sugar free popsicles, and two servings of broth in between meals. I have done a carb free diet In the past and I did not have any flu-like symptoms at all. In fact, I felt great!


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I'll tell you what I did. What I took to the hospital...bipap machine, pony tail, chapstick, phone and charger. What I wish I'd also brought... gas x strips. Puree foods I liked Greek yogurt, Wendy's chili and taco bell pintos and cheese. Make sure you have broth to thin out food going in the blender. I preferred the little 6 oz Water bottles because they're easier to handle and won't get warm as quickly since you can only sip such a small amount at a time. I use regular spoons but know to just put a small amount on it. I was glad I only had to do pureed for one week.

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I had my orientation today and they were talking about a no carb pre op diet and that people go through these terrible flu like withdrawals. Y'all I am not prepared for this!!!! I was ready to feel tired and crummy. But why does it have to be cold turkey on carbs? Now. This is the diet they recommend which is all shakes which they sell to you, but it is not mandatory. I want to shrink my liver but I don't want to have the "flu" on top of it all. Anyone have a pre op plan that still has a least a little carbs in it?? What does your plans look like?




I never felt like that, but Maybe start ahead off time and wean off the carbs a little slower.

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I never felt like that, but Maybe start ahead off time and wean off the carbs a little slower.

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That would def be ideal, but I start my pre op two weeks on Monday!! I wish I would have known sooner. Guess I'll just hope for the best!! Thanks!!


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I'll tell you what I did. What I took to the hospital...bipap machine, pony tail, chapstick, phone and charger. What I wish I'd also brought... gas x strips. Puree foods I liked Greek yogurt, Wendy's chili and taco bell pintos and cheese. Make sure you have broth to thin out food going in the blender. I preferred the little 6 oz Water bottles because they're easier to handle and won't get warm as quickly since you can only sip such a small amount at a time. I use regular spoons but know to just put a small amount on it. I was glad I only had to do pureed for one week.

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Wow that sounds much better than their suggested 5 shakes a day!!! But again, they told me it was optional and that we were allowed to do a more flexible diet. I think I just clung to the idea of feeling miserable and panicked!!!

Thanks!!


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I had my orientation today and they were talking about a no carb pre op diet and that people go through these terrible flu like withdrawals. Y'all I am not prepared for this!!!! I was ready to feel tired and crummy. But why does it have to be cold turkey on carbs? Now. This is the diet they recommend which is all shakes which they sell to you, but it is not mandatory. I want to shrink my liver but I don't want to have the "flu" on top of it all. Anyone have a pre op plan that still has a least a little carbs in it?? What does your plans look like?




Are you ready to start your pre-op diet tomorrow???!!! I am excited to get it started. It's getting real!


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Are you ready to start your pre-op diet tomorrow???!!! I am excited to get it started. It's getting real!



I am excited to get started!!! But ask me in a couple days and I probably won't be so happy about it lol!!!!!

Good luck!


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