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How's everyone doing?

I had my RNY on 6/6/22 and feel very fortunate that the only issue I had was an allergic reaction to the iodine prep they do before they start surgery. I broke out in itchy hives from chest to crotch. 3 days of prednisone and Vistaril and I am as good as new.

Just started my multi Vitamin, that is hard because it is like eating chalk but I choke it down along with my Omeprazole each morning.

Not being able to chug my Water is challenging but I find if I put lots of ice in my cup it causes me to drink it slower.

I found this stuff called Dr. Berg's Nutritional Yeast, it is so good! 2 tbs has 11 grams of Protein, so I tend to add it to almost everything, such as Soup, Riccota bake, and eggs.

I do not get hungry so I have set a timer for every 2 hrs so I eat and my main focus is on protein, making sure I get 80 grams in a day.

HW 279

SW 250

CW 240

GW 155

Hope you are doing well!!

On 6/1/2022 at 3:24 PM, nursejanet95 said:

I’m 5’7 49 years old HW 260, CW 252. Goal 140. 3 days into my high Protein low carb 2 week prepping diet

5'5, 50 yrs young, HW 279 in Dec, CW 252, Goal 150. I have surgery this Monday, 6/6

21 hours ago, missgiggles127 said:

My surgery date is June 6th!

39 years old (Total Hysterectomy in 2020)
Height: 5'8"
SW: 325
CW: 308
BMI: 46.4

Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using BariatricPal mobile app

Surgery date twins, heading for my COVID test now.

15 hours ago, Rdy4Change said:

The nutritionist from my program made a great recommendation once you are able to drink coffee - use the vanilla or chocolate premier as a Creamer.

TI do this and it is so yummy.

18 hours ago, Jessica1024 said:

What were your pre op labs ? They just told me and EKG and Chest xray and labs. But didn’t say what specific labs. I’m just curious

CBC, Vitamin D-25, CMP

Hi everyone, hope you all are doing well.

I had my pre op appt and lab work yesterday, insurance approval letter arrived yesterday as well! I have to get my COVID test tomorrow and then self quarantine till surgery.

Looks like everything is a go for 6/6/22, My surgery is at 7:30 am PST. I'm surprisingly not nervous or having anxiety about the surgery itself. My anxiety is due to after the procedure.

I've done better than I expected myself to do on the full liquid diet, down 12 Lbs down in 11 days. I have to switch to Clear Liquids on Sunday with drinking 28 oz of Gatorade before bedtime and then 24 oz of Gatorade before 5:30 am the day of.

I'm so excited for all of us and to hear about everyone's journey after surgery.

20 minutes ago, KelsVSG said:

A little over 2 weeks till surgery (6/16). Starting my preop diet Thursday. My program includes no caffeine :(, Sugar, Dairy, or carbs with the final two days being liquid only. As it gets closer the more anxious I get, I have been on a weight loss journey for 10 years and I'm really hoping this will finally be it.

You got this, the first 2 to 3 days are the roughest of the pre op diet but after that it is good. I'm with you on the 10 yr yo you of weightloss.

5 minutes ago, JulieAnn718 said:

So far, so good. I’m lacking energy today so I’m glad it’s a long weekend! How’s the pre-op diet going for you?

Good, I am down 7 lbs in 7 days. I do not really get hungry anymore, but I do get lightheaded from time to time and am weak when I try to do exercise.

On 5/22/2022 at 6:02 PM, JulieAnn718 said:

My surgery is June 6 as well. This last week was tough but I feel better going into this next week. How are you doing?

Same, hope you are surviving the pre op diet !

On 5/26/2022 at 1:51 PM, Desafio said:

I am schedule for 6/6 Surgery. 😄

Surgery twin!!

Today is day 7 of pre op diet, I am no longer dealing with hunger pains. I do get a little lightheaded if I try to do anything to physical, ie. help move the dog house, and stairs suck.

I am down to 254.9 so I have lost 7 lbs.

Today is day 7 of pre op diet, I am no longer dealing with hunger pains. I do get a little lightheaded if I try to do anything to physical, ie. help move the dog house, and stairs suck.

I am down to 254.9 so I have lost 7 lbs.

How is everyone doing with their pre op liquid diet? What is your surgery date?

Made it through day one without chewing my arm off. lol, Thank you both for your responses.

Trade you? lol j/k. Congrats on your surgery date, we got this!!!!

39 minutes ago, karmaleeta said:

My surgery date is June 2, and I’m on day 5 of the liver shrink diet. I kind of want to die, but I’ve lost 11 lbs! Can’t want for next week so I can stop eating plain oatmeal!

I'm not allowed any oatmeal, nothing with chunks. Fudgesicles, popsicles, cream Soups, greek plain yogurt, Protein Shakes, crystal light, kefir are pretty much it. Enjoy the oatmeal for me please :)~ and congrats on the 11 lbs!!

Today is day one of my 2 week liquid diet. Just checking in to see how everyone is doing on their liquid diet if you are on it?

Are you using a Tracker to keep yourself accountable? If so which one? I am using Myfitnesspal, feel free to add me if you are using it as well pkweltz is my user name.

We got this!!!

Congrats!! My surgery is also on June 6th, Pre Surg class on the 5/19, Pre op on 6/1 and Covid on 6/3. Good luck and congrats again!!

On 4/2/2022 at 5:18 PM, KelsVSG said:

Scheduled for June 16th. I'm feeling nervous about the 2-week pre-op diet. I'm returning to the office and a little worried about being around others without caffeine and being hangry. 😅 Anything you'll are worried about? How much time do you'll plan to take off from work?

I'm not happy about no caffeine either but I understand why. I'm worried about being around people while I am in pain, I do not do well with people helping me. My doctor said 2 weeks minimum but I am hoping less as I'd rather use my PTO for other things. lol😂

On 4/27/2022 at 10:52 AM, Jessica1024 said:

Wow Now I feel very rushed at 10 days ! I don’t have a heavy lifting job but I am on my feet standing or walking for most of a 12 hr day

I was told 2 weeks minimum because I am having Laparoscopic RNY

On 4/28/2022 at 8:42 AM, RaisnHL said:

I’m curious… how/when did you guys get your surgery dates? I’ve been really hoping to have surgery in June because school will be out, but I’m not sure what to expect.

I’m self pay, in Virginia, and my doctors office wants me to complete 3 diet visits (my last is in May) What should I expect next? I was hoping then I would move straight into the pre op diet phase and get a surgery date.

Hi there, I've had to do the following in order to get my surgery date.

Colonoscopy (turned 50), Barium Swallow test, Extensive blood work, Psychology test, 3 nutritionist consults, 1 psychology consult, sleep study and I was required to lose 15 lbs. My cost after insurance for all of this was 5321.00.

Ask questions, so that you are not surprised by the next requirement.

On 4/8/2022 at 4:12 AM, Caryaatid said:

Hi everyone,

Have my date fixed for June 6th in Turkey. I live in Germany. I feel ok about the surgery but mentally quite insecure about the changes that need to come after that, as if I lack the confidence needed to execute all required life style changes. Anyone feels this way? how are you coping?

We are surgery date twins!. I'm in Oregon! I'm very nervous about the diet changes and my bodies reaction to foods after the surgery. I'm the type of person that researches everything, so I purchased The High-Protein Bariatric Cookbook by Staci Gulbin. Reading it has helped me feel a bit more prepared but I know not much will mentally prepare me.

Hi there, mine is June 6, 2022. Congrats on your surgery date.