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[Cmt7831 186]

Anyone go through BMI group with doctor Joyce and Doctor layman ? I wanted to know what your pre-op diet consisted of? I'm having surgery there on 7-22 and I'm such a freak and want to prepare myself a head of time!

[time2006 8]

I will be having my surgery here. Still in the beginning process. First surgeon appointment is July 16th.

[Cmt7831 186]

I will be having my surgery here. Still in the beginning process. First surgeon appointment is July 16th.

They are a great group! I have my sleeve surgery on the 22nd. Nutritional class is on the 9th.

[amandalynn76 15]

Anyone go through BMI group with doctor Joyce and Doctor layman ? I wanted to know what your pre-op diet consisted of? I'm having surgery there on 7-22 and I'm such a freak and want to prepare myself a head of time!

I had surgery at silver may 13th. Great place to do it. I'm down 42 pounds including my pre op. the diet is 2 Protein shakes a day and 4 oz meat and half cup of non- starchy veggies for dinner. You are allowed 2 serving of each: 2 sugar free Popsicles ( I like the Aldi brand), chiken broth and Jello. It was hard the first few days, but got easier. I lost 15 lbs on the pre op. I started at 237 and now 195. I'm 5'4".

[Cmt7831 186]

I had surgery at silver may 13th. Great place to do it. I'm down 42 pounds including my pre op. the diet is 2 Protein shakes a day and 4 oz meat and half cup of non- starchy veggies for dinner. You are allowed 2 serving of each: 2 sugar free Popsicles ( I like the Aldi brand)' date=' chiken broth and Jello. It was hard the first few days, but got easier. I lost 15 lbs on the pre op. I started at 237 and now 195. I'm 5'4".[/quote']

Hi Amanda thanks for the info. How was the hospital stay ? Congrats on your success! You go girl! I hope I am as successful!

[Cmt7831 186]

Had another question what did the pre-op testing consist of right before surgery?

[rst84 0]

I am having surgery on July 15th at silver cross. I am currently on the pre open diet and its hard

[Cmt7831 186]

I am having surgery on July 15th at silver cross. I am currently on the pre open diet and its hard

That's a week before me. What are you having to do for pre-op? I started with a different facility and had to switch in the middle of it all. I started yesterday doing the old surgeons pre-op 4 shakes a day and meat and veggies at night. I'm really REALLY surprised that it has been ok these two days so far.

[Cmt7831 186]

Have you done your pre-op testing yet?

[rst84 0]

The pre op diet is 2 shakes, 4oz Protein and 1/2 cup of non starchy vegs, and 2 SF Popsicles, 2 sugar free jellos and 2 servings of broth a day. I hated the shake at first but it is okay now.

[rst84 0]

I did my pre op testing in June because i was going to have surgery at The end of June but rescheduled to July.

[amandalynn76 15]

Hi Amanda thanks for the info. How was the hospital stay ? Congrats on your success! You go girl! I hope I am as successful!

The hospital stay was good. The nurses were ver nice and helpful. I was uncomfortable from the incisions and the drain. The drain was a nuisance. Your are pumped with a lot of fluids, so your constantly having to pee. It was a pain in the but to use the bathroom because of the ivs and the drain hanging off. I did have a catheter the first day tho. It wasn't too bad. The morphine button took the pain away but made me sick, so they gave me anti nausea mods, which helped a lot. They give you broth and Jello the next day, but I had a hard time keeping it down. I didn't get too much sleep because the nurses are alway checking your heart monitor and fluids. I loved the rooms, It was super clean and inviting. Over all It was great, considering I had surgery. I'd do it again if I had to. Great staff,very attentive and caring. I had a male nurse And I thought he was the most compassionate.