May 2022 surgery?

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,680]

38 minutes ago, Possum220 said:

I just started the pre op diet for two weeks yesterday. It's not too bad. My surgery is the 9th of May.

Mine starts tomorrow, and honestly, it's the part I'm dreading the most. HOW is a fat person supposed to get through a whole week with no food? ?? lol

[deborah3888 4]

So what are you having throughout the day to keep to liquid diet? So far I’m thinking of smoothie king smoothies, homemade broth, juice and Water. Oh can have Jello.

[CGA70 40]

2 hours ago, deborah3888 said:

So what are you having throughout the day to keep to liquid diet? So far I’m thinking of smoothie king smoothies, homemade broth, juice and Water. Oh can have Jello.

Thanks for telling us what you are eating for the liquid diet. Can you also have Protein Shakes?

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,680]

2 hours ago, deborah3888 said:

So what are you having throughout the day to keep to liquid diet? So far I’m thinking of smoothie king smoothies, homemade broth, juice and Water. Oh can have Jello.

Just liquids. So Protein Shakes, Protein Water, protein smoothies, various broths, and sugar free popsicles.

[CGA70 40]

7 minutes ago, Future Sleeve Diva said:

Just liquids. So Protein Shakes, Protein Water, Protein smoothies, various broths, and sugar free popsicles.

Thanks Diva! Hard to believe it’s so close now!

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,680]

11 minutes ago, CGA70 said:

Thanks Diva! Hard to believe it’s so close now!

I know!!! Exactly 1 week away from surgery day!!! And I'm not even a little nervous about it. I'm more stressed about this stupid pre-op diet LOL

[eserrano00 1]

Yes I am scheduled May 24th! I start liver shrinking diet May 10th!

[deborah3888 4]

Yes, anything with Vitamin will be good and Protein dr said no muscle bldg protein though

[Possum220 230]

8 hours ago, Future Sleeve Diva said:

Mine starts tomorrow, and honestly, it's the part I'm dreading the most. HOW is a fat person supposed to get through a whole week with no food? ?? lol

I have been allowed 100g of chicken or fish Per day. Also lots of vegetables. I just had a sugar free pineapple Jello that I made last night. Working out what you can eat and when is a distraction. Last night I had a Protein vegie Soup with 100 grams of poached fish and with extra vegies. That was a satisfying meal. Tonight I had chicken stir fry with garlic and ginger and a bit of soy. I have used a nutri bullet for the first time yesterday - that was fun. It has been so long since I have looked after myself properly that it's nice and somehow exciting to finally be actively working towards the Op.

I think the best way to get through this is to keep busy. Write journals - I started one last night. Set goals. Plan for the food that you can have after surgery. I did that today. Also writing a list for what you need in hospital. Take it day by day of hour by hour if you need to Diva,

Kick this preparation week to the curb. You got this. You need to do this. Your surgeon is counting on you. And You are counting on you too. Show up for yourself. Think of the thousands that have gone before us and got to the other side who are now living their best life. We got this. ☺️

[Mariann812 268]

46 minutes ago, deborah3888 said:

Yes, anything with Vitamin will be good and Protein dr said no muscle bldg Protein though

I'm curious....what does the doc mean by 'no muscle building protein?'

[redhead_che 824]

On 04/26/2022 at 01:38, eserrano00 said:

Yes I am scheduled May 24th! I start liver shrinking diet May 10th!

I’m so sorry your liver shrinking diet is so long 😭 mine starts Thursday. Procedure is 5/6

[sparkly_keeks 28]

My bypass surgery date is May 18 and I just started day 1 of my 3-week liquid diet today. For whatever reason, my surgeon decided to torture me with an extra week of the preop diet.

I am paying privately because the wait time for bypass surgery in my area is 5-7 years. There are also no private clinics available here. So I am flying to Montreal from Vancouver, Canada which is a 5-hour flight. I am not nervous about the surgery but I am nervous about fitting in my plane seat (I bought a seatbelt extender just in case). I am also nervous about blood clots so I have planned to get up from my seat every 30 minutes and stroll the aisles.

I am also anxious about getting covid before my surgery. I will get tested 2 days before my surgery and if it's positive my surgery will be postponed for 3 months, which would be a total nightmare. So, I decided to quarantine for the 3 weeks before surgery and literally never leave my house for any reason. That has also been a bit stressful, but I know it will all be worth it in the end.

Best of luck to everyone! I am so glad we are all on this journey together.

[katehackenburg 12]

I am on day 1 of liquid courage and surgery is May 10! What a crazy, emotional roller coaster.

[Crisscat 182]

10 hours ago, Mariann812 said:

I'm curious....what does the doc mean by 'no muscle building Protein? '

If Im not mistaken I believe muscle building protein can build muscle mass and potentially add weight

[mrsjo 69]

On 04/26/2022 at 02:38, eserrano00 said:

Yes I am scheduled May 24th! I start liver shrinking diet May 10th!

I’m scheduled for the same date!