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9 minutes ago, starbrightx said:

Hey Carla I have 2 week pre-op diet. Surgery 15th. So I started 2 days early just to get prepared.

Ohhhh ok

On 05/30/2023 at 15:13, Carla Ogwin said:

Cool I'm going to Walmart

Which bone broth do you get??

17 minutes ago, Ang_LovesClutch said:

Hi everyone! I’m new here, sleeve surgery is in 6/12. Kind of feeling a little concerned, my surgeon doesn’t have me on any kind of special diet prior to surgery with the exception of 24 hours prior (clear liquid diet). Am I on an island here? Anyone else have no restrictions prior to surgery?

I have one week pre-op clear liquid diet. Otherwise they just have me practicing the bariatric plate method and taking my vitamins.

On 4/16/2023 at 10:52 PM, mcchaynes said:

My surgery is on June 12. Where is everyone going? I downloaded this app not knowing if this an overall or a specific company

Having my RNY June 12 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.

36 minutes ago, Ang_LovesClutch said:

Hi everyone! I’m new here, sleeve surgery is in 6/12. Kind of feeling a little concerned, my surgeon doesn’t have me on any kind of special diet prior to surgery with the exception of 24 hours prior (clear liquid diet). Am I on an island here? Anyone else have no restrictions prior to surgery?

My doc is the same, no pre op diet. We are the lucky few. My surgery is Friday!

Woo hoo! June 6, 2023 is the day. Initially had the lapband through True Results in 2011 (lost 100lb and maintained) then they disappeared! Removed that in Jan 2023 due to an issue unfortunately gained 36 lbs. Now VSG on June 6th, praying this tool and I become best friends and work well together. ?

My surgery is in 4 days. So far so good. I found and excellent website that talks about the importance of vitamins and minerals after surgery. I am sharing this so you can read it. Who knew that you are not supposed to take the iron and calcium at the same time and that they should be separated by at least two hours? Enjoy reading. ? https://www.obesitycoverage.com/bariatric-vitamins-guidelines/

On 5/30/2023 at 6:15 AM, Carla Ogwin said:

Good morning all, Thanks Maris never thought about bringing a hospital bag that's a good idea. I already have my must haves for home Vitamins chewable etc. Off to Walmart I go today.

20 hours ago, Ang_LovesClutch said:

Hi everyone! I’m new here, sleeve surgery is in 6/12. Kind of feeling a little concerned, my surgeon doesn’t have me on any kind of special diet prior to surgery with the exception of 24 hours prior (clear liquid diet). Am I on an island here? Anyone else have no restrictions prior to surgery?

Hi Ang, please do not worry, there is no standard amongst the specialists (nutritionists or surgeons). Be happy that you do not have to do the liquid diet and enjoy your last “food funerals”. I posted before how frustrated I was about this, but we have no choice on those decisions and we should never worry about things we cannot control. I am sure your surgery will be very successful!

Hi guys. Final day of the pre op diet today and 13lbs down. I have my bypass tomorrow - such a mixture of feelings - mostly happiness and relief. ?

2 minutes ago, sharonwg said:

Hi guys. Final day of the pre op diet today and 13lbs down. I have my bypass tomorrow - such a mixture of feelings - mostly happiness and relief. ?

Good luck!

On 05/31/2023 at 11:45, sharonwg said:

Hi guys. Final day of the pre op diet today and 13lbs down. I have my bypass tomorrow - such a mixture of feelings - mostly happiness and relief. ?

Was thinking about you with your surgery being tomorrow on the 1st! I’m right behind you with my bypass on the 2nd. Are you on only clear liquids today? I’m very anxious about not having my shakes tomorrow!

Good luck :)

With the liquid diet is anyone working out or all of this weight loss is due to all liquids?

Hey Catlady. No - just continuing with the milk diet. I cannot drink anything (milk) six hours prior to surgery but can have water up to 2 hours before. You’ll be fine - I’ve found I’m not that hungry for the milk today I think because I’m in tomorrow!

Hi Carla - don’t know really. I was swimming for half hour each day up until three days ago as they physiologist recommended it though it’s not a must. It might be because it’s liquor. The milk diet I’ve been given does not include shakes or anything like that.

On 05/31/2023 at 12:24, Carla Ogwin said:

With the liquid diet is anyone working out or all of this weight loss is due to all liquids?

Hi Carla, I haven’t been working out during my liquid diet. Today is day 7 of liquids for me and I am down 8 lbs. I am fairly active most days with a lot of walking but nothing out of the norm during this time.