I just got my date! August 9! Hoping insurance gives no issues.

T.

Halfway through my 2 week pre-op diet and I'm SO tired of protein shakes. At least my plan involves some solid food, I feel so bad for you folks on full liquids.

Clear liquid diet for me. I am looking forward to a regular liquid diet now. This one really bites.

Do any of you have to do a magnesium citrate bowel prep?

I am on my third day of ore-op diet surgery on the 16th. I have a friend that just recommended the magnesium 400 for bowel ease after surgery. I have been looking into different brands.

4 hours ago, Tomo said:

Do any of you have to do a magnesium citrate bowel prep?

Yep, the day before the surgery is all liquids and bowel prep for me. Not looking forward to it!

No bowel prep here, just a very restrictive diet and clear liquids only the last day. Almost there!!! I talk myself into and out of this a million times a day.

Oxtails are so hard to resist. I’ll miss them as well.

Just got called August 12th

On 7/16/2021 at 7:06 AM, Queen LaShay said:

Surgery date is August 12th, and I'm ready! A little nervous, but ready.

me too

I had bypass on August 3rd. I'm working on taking in enough liquids right now. I'm not sure how big of a sip I should be taking or how much is too much at one time.

I'm having lots of burps and gurgle in my belly.

On 08/05/2021 at 15:59, Pookie2012 said:

I had bypass on August 3rd. I'm working on taking in enough liquids right now. I'm not sure how big of a sip I should be taking or how much is too much at one time.

I'm having lots of burps and gurgle in my belly.

I’m so glad you posted your after. Congratulations!

Had my bypass 8/2 and also had my gallbladder taken out. Doing well but first 2 days were very painful. Still have pain, and have been doing a lot of sleeping, too.

how are the others who had bypass already?

6 hours ago, chaos_everyday said:

me too

They told me to try to do an ounce every 15 minutes (they use one of those little nyquil cups) or 4 oz per hour (while awake). But we'll see how it goes after my surgery on Monday.

On 08/05/2021 at 15:59, Pookie2012 said:

I had bypass on August 3rd. I'm working on taking in enough liquids right now. I'm not sure how big of a sip I should be taking or how much is too much at one time.

I'm having lots of burps and gurgle in my belly.

Congratulations! It sounds like you’re off to a great start!

On 08/05/2021 at 16:18, Going2bthin said:

Had my bypass 8/2 and also had my gallbladder taken out. Doing well but first 2 days were very painful. Still have pain, and have been doing a lot of sleeping, too.

how are the others who had bypass already?

Yeah! Anything unexpected you can tell us about? One guy from last year suggested bringing a pair of shorts or pants for comfort while walking around and getting in and out of bed.

Hello! My surgery date is 8/23. I’ve already started my liquid diet. My surgeon is pretty strict on the pre-op diet. I’m ok with it because I understand that the more I stick to it, the smaller my liver will be which means easier surgery and less risks. I’m self pay but my primary doctor made me jump through a ton of tests before signing off for the surgery. Thank goodness insurance paid for those tests. I’m staying between 300-500 calories so far. Luckily I’m not even hungry. I’m more concerned about feeling tired and the headaches. Ugh! I’m staying off of caffeine too. Which isn’t helping the headaches of course. I’m amazed as I read labels really good now how much carbs, sugar, and caffeine are in stuff. It’s crazy. I’m excited and nervous about the surgery and my ability to stick to the diet. So far I’m doing pretty good. On day 4 right now.