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What I am still trying to understand about this WLS is that you have people weighing 400 pounds plus and they get the surgery done. But some doctors want you to lose a certain amount of weight in order to get it. I do understand that the liver must be small otherwise it can make surgery go south, am I correct? Anyway, for my last real meal, I wanted pot roast, mac and cheese, banana pudding and some kind of veggie. All homemade by my mother and brother. Didn't do the pot roast but everything else was awesome. I also went out to eat but stuck to Proteins and I did have some sushi. I was vacation and had PMS so I went a little overboard. But, my doctor was still pleased with my weight lol I am day 2 of my liver shrink diet!

My surgery date is on the 26th. I have sickle trait and my PCP always said that I am anemic. I asked several times if it is due to my trait and the response was no. I am reading it online and really need it to be broken down in layman's terms. I wonder if my case is similar to yours? Can you send me a message please? THX

Glad it well. I see you went with Dr. Needlemen. I am getting mine done with Dr. Mikami at OSU hospital

That is awesome Barriej9! Keep us posted on your journey.

Hello I am Monique. You are correct, I am having my surgery on August 26th as well. I started my liver shrink diet today as well and really working my recumbent bike, lol. The CNP told me yesterday that the exercise is good for the heart because during the surgeon the heart is taking a lot of stress. Seeing my surgeon yesterday was surreal. I was totally nervous but Dr. Mikami was awesome. I will be having my surgery at Ohio State University Hospital @10am. I am allowed 4 Protein shakes, salad with 2 tblsp of FF dressing, 1 small fruit, and a frozen dinner entree. My hubby got me the Ensure powder tub but the dietician said that the carb count was too high for my liver shrink diet. The carb count is 15 per serving.But he said it was okay for after the surgeon. I was a little confused on that one though. To my understanding, after the surgery you want less carbs as possible. In the beginning, I will be depended on the high Protein Shakes in order to get my protein in for the day. Any thoughts? I hope all goes well for everyone and thx for starting this blog for some added support

Hello All. Just started my liver shrink diet today. I saw my surgeon yesterday and was nervous. He was awesome. answered all of my questions and even drew a pic of my incision sites. I thought with the liver shrink diet I was only going to have clear liquids, jello, SF pops. I am allowed to have salad(just salad) with FF dressing,1/2-1 cup of cooked non starchy veggies and small fruits as well. I also will have to drink 4 protein shakes and a frozen dinner entree for dinner. I am not too thrilled with the entrees because I prefer to have fresh meals. I will call my surgeon's office today and see if it is okay for me to have a lean protein and veggies instead. I am so excited about my August 26th appt and it is coming fast. I hope all goes well with everyone and may you have great WL success.

I was not going to tell my mother anything about my surgery. I spoke about it back in 2013 and she talked me out of it. My hubby talked me into telling her because 1)she's my mother and 2) just in case something happens. Again, she is in opposition of the surgery and she flat out told me that I was not going to have it. She wants me to cancel, lol. My brother on the other hand respects my decision. I refuse to have the conversation again with her. My surgery date is set for August 26th and there is no turning back now.

My story is very similar to so many of you. My PCP had the nerve to tell me that I was mobidly obese. I was so upset over that, totally in denial. I have to take 3 diferent types of BP meds, on the CPAP and I have arthiritis in both knees and in my back. At the age of 39, my body is way older than that. I have 5 wonderful children all under the age of 10 and a husband. I want to be there for them for a long time. Anything, which I think it the ultimate of them all. I HATE MY BODY!! EVERYTHING ABOUT IT! Enough is enough! My WL journey started in 2012. I felt it was time to take care of myself, which is not easy to do with a full household. It starts now, this month I will make a permanent change in my life. August 26th, here I come!

August 26th here. I thought I posted before but now I don't see it.

Hello All! I am new here. My surgeon will be on August 26th. I will start my pre-op on August 12th.