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My surgery is scheduled for 11/22 -- just one day before you, @Wolfievonsnap!

It was originally scheduled for 11/1, but last month there was a miscommunication with my cardiologist that resulted in an unnecessary 3-week delay. Frustrating, but I'm glad it wasn't longer! This is day 7 of the pre-op diet.

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@Misnomer awesome!! Do you have to do 2 days of liquid diet before surgery? I'm on day 6 of low carb pre op diet. I start liquid Sunday.

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My program refers to the entire 2-week thing as a "liquid diet," but part of the plan is a Protein Bar every day plus either a banana or 8oz of low-fat milk (for potassium). It becomes strictly liquid-only 2 days before surgery, though. For me, that will happen on Saturday. I love bananas, so that was an easy choice at first, but right now I'm desperate for any variety so I'll be switching to 1% milk this week. :) And they only provided 12 Protein Bars to begin with (smart bariatric center!), so I won't have to remember to stop eating them. I have my pre-op nutritionist appointment tomorrow morning, and Wednesday morning is the pre-op with my surgeon. I have a feeling this week will go by really fast!!

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@misnomer My Preop diet is just low carb low cal. I'm kinda grateful. My pre op appointments are on Friday. Im hoping the week goes by very quickly!

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I am 11 days out from my RNY and back to work. I feel amazing. The first three days sucked, but after that, I am ready to go to war again. This show will continue rolling!

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8 hours ago, Jjsdrm1021 said:

The first three days sucked, but after that, I am ready to go to war again.

Good to hear; I’m planning to go back to work (from home) a week after surgery!

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I would refer to your doctor or dietiican, but I drank 2-3 Premier Protein drinks a day, broth, V8, a lot of Water.

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This is my first time coming across this site!

Date set for November 22nd (5 days!!) and starting to get nervous!

And my willpower has not been great as far as my 7-day protien shake/liquid only diet. Today was my first really good day as far as that goes.

Half of November is done with their surgeries🤗 Hope you're all doing great!!

*also the orange cream Bariatric Advantage Vitamins are the highlight of my day, lol!!

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18 hours ago, Eva Wonder said:

Date set for November 22nd

Me, too! 🙋‍♀️

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I got my surgery Nov 15 2021 bypass I was small weight compared to the other persons we had class Was weight 187 due to issues with sleeve and hernia and ex Md never follow up and move onto the next person and take and have A1C below 8 and get ekg test and other test to get clearance before surgery., I was in the past very very large got down with gym and exercise and less foodies I got down 218 after I took education class about sleeve and bypass and got my self the best Md with kp.org in California and got my long wait surgery and still get use to the things with my body and follow up visit with Md and team ., I’m bless and thank god for his help and put nice peoples in my way to get over this major things., I hope soon reach my goal weight in future 140 or less keep my diet and exercise in check and I’m very very proud of myself keep my mind positive and keep going.

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Had bypass on 10 November. Pain days have been off and on since then. One more week until puree stage. Can't wait. Also can't wait to start getting some of the awesome stuff I have seen here.

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New to this site.

Just had DS surgery on Nov 9th.

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Had my RNY on 11/08

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