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August 2023 Surgery Buddies!

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Got my surgery date for August 15th! 10 day all liquid diet starts on the 5th and I am nervous about it, but mostly excited because it means surgery is right around the corner. Any other August people in here? How are you? What are you doing to prepare for the big day? Look forward to hearing everyone's story :)

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7 hours ago, adodson912@gmail.com said:

So I am on my pre-op diet day 4 and have lost nothing. WTH

I'm on day four, too. Starting to feel very tired Unsure of any weight loss. This is tough!

I've lost over 85 lbs since Jan 3 2023.

Still have 60 more to go.

My doctor and dietitian had me on the pre surgery diet for 2 weeks not long after my first appointment with them. I'm shocked I'm still married lol

Hangry?? Oh heck ya that's a REAL thing!!!

Since being on that, I've been on a pretty strict food intake. At first even that was a massive challenge for me. Then the longer I was doing it, it got easier.

But the thought of having to be back on the pre surgery ( liver shrinking ) diet? Scares the heck out of me. I struggled with what I should have.. Or not have. My heart goes out to my husband because of everything he has to deal with.

August 3 Rd I go in for my PreOp. I'm hoping to get loads of information and support.

My surgeon has had my on Vitamins and Vitamin D since my first appointment.

Hang in there everyone.... You've all come so far... I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I sure hope you all can as well!! ?

Wow... Another for August!!! Busy month.

I don't start mine till Monday and I'm stressing already.

Im just trying to keep myself very busy!!

Hang in there... After a couple of days it does get better...

Started my liquid diet Wednesday and surgery is 8/9. Day 3 and 4 of liquids has been tough but pushing through it for sure.
Hi Auggers, my surgery is Aug 23rd, I start my pre-op on 8/7. God Bless to all of you!☺️
16 hours ago, MeNotYou said:

Hi Vicky

How are you making out on your liquids?

So far so good. Today is day 3 and I'm struggling a little. Tmi but mother nature decided to visit yesterday too making me more irritable. I'm extremely tired. So I'm trying to stay busy and make sure I get my fluids in.

17 hours ago, MeNotYou said:

What have you been have for your liquid diet?

My doctor allows 3 shakes a day. We can either have 3 as meal replacement or use 2 as meal replacement and 1 considered a snack. We are allowed 1cp coffee or un sweet tea but I don't like either. All the sugarless jello and low fat cottage cheese We want. He also allows what he calls 1 Lean and green meal a day. 3 oz protein (chicken, turkey, unbreaded fish) and 3 cups greens (green beans, spinach, broccoli, cucumbers) a day instead dof 1 shake. The day before surgery is nothing but clear liquids though. Not even protein shakes.

Oh wow!!!!

Im SO jealous of what you get to have Vicky!!

I wish my surgeon would allow all that!! ?

I can have the blended 0 fat cottage cheese..

Broth, decaf coffee or decaf tea. Unsweetened apple sauce, ocean spray diet juice, skim milk, almond milk, Greek or skyr yogurt. Meal replacement shakes(premiere shakes) And a few other liquids.

But no matter what I have.. It has to be a liquid. No more then 800 calories per day. 60 to 80 g of protein a day.

So.. Tomorrow I will start... For 13 days... Then 1 day of only clear liquids... Then August 14th is my surgery day.

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