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CB31    37

CB31
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I start my pre-op diet tomorrow eeeeeeek! Is it normal that I am eating loads of rubbish today?! I just feel like I'm in the "I'll never get to eat this again...." mentality.

I think that's normal. I did the same, also St. Stephens' Day (boxing day) was my last day so, you know, Christmas and food.. I thought I'd struggle with the sudden food restriction of the pre op diet but actually it's been grand so far! I'm 4 days in and very happy. I do feel hungry sometimes and have cravings (I miss bread soooooo much! Actually been craving toasted cheese sandwiches, something I'd rarely ate anyway. Odd) but the difference between this and every other time I've attempted to diet is that I don't have the option to cheat. If I do I put my surgery in jeopardy. Plus there's a time limit so I know there is an end date. It makes it easier. Here's some things I do that have helped: the only food in my house is food I can have, I try to think of different ways to cook and combine my veggies, spices, Protein etc so I'm not eating the same boring thing all the time, and I have alarms set on my phone to go off when I'm to eat. I actually find the alarms the best thing and really helpful. When I'm feeling hungry I can check my alarm and I know how long to wait and, honestly, it makes it easier. I hope this is helpful for you. Best of luck!!

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rudy7306    14

rudy7306
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congrats to all of you. Feb 7th is my 1 year post op. it has been life changing. I enjoy everyday

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yes_anastasia    43

yes_anastasia
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I was approved yesterday! 1/31/17 RNY scheduled! 😱

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healthy angel    13

healthy angel
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I am scheduled for January 3rd. am so excited, but a little anxious too. My preop diet is going well, but getting hungry. I may be freaking because I won't be able to eat after surgery😊😀😁

too am worried about aimals jumping on me. I will be guarding my self with lots of pillow.

Good luck everyone😄😄😄

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Dm0417    17

Dm0417
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Anyone else worried about their kids jumping on them after the surgery? I have a lively 2 and 4 year old and am not sure what to do to avoid it happening!

I will be babysitting for grandsons 2 and 4. Wondering if I can go the following Monday 6 days after surgery

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KJ's losing it    11

KJ's losing it
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I have to drink 2 Protein Shakes a day and 4 oz of lean meat for 2 weeks,,, I’ve already apologized to all my family and coworkers ahead of time because I foresee myself being a big beeoch!!!!




I’m scheduled for Jan 8th!!! I’m getting the RNY and my 2week Pre-op diet is like yours. 2 Protein shakes as Meal Replacements and 1 meal of 4oz protein and 1/2 c of non-starchy veggies. I am also allowed to have a cup of broth (chicken,turkey,beef doesn’t matter) in between meals and as much sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles as I want.......Thank God for the popsicles!!!!


**I’m losing it**

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jet818    2

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I’m scheduled for Jan 12. I think subconsciously my body is freaking out but probably because my mind is blocking it out. I’ve had serious stomach issues for like 2 weeks. I’m not doing the liquid diet since my BMI is lower but I have gained 70lbs in three years due to different medications and have lost myself along the way. Trying to nip this is in bud and the Dr’s believe this will help with my absorption of medications although I am now finally on a pill that doesn’t cause weight gain. Either way I do need buddies since others don’t seem to understand what I am doing.


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LakeishaNicole    42

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I just got approved today. Still waiting on my date but I was told most likely it will be the last week in January [emoji1487]


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CBBP    44

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Same here. Vsg on 16th Jan.

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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