My Surgery Date 4/23/13, But I Wonder?

[cathyh 33]

I have read so many posts from people doing their Pre Op for upcoming surgery. and I am so Puzzled how this process can be so dramatically different. My surgeon only requires a liquid diet the day prior to surgery, but I also have seen posts from some of a 3 Day Pre Op liquid diet, 2 Week Pre Op liquid diet, 1 Month Pre Op liquid diet.

I am really puzzled how this process can be so different. I am grateful that mine is only 1 day prior, as i honestly would find 2 weeks or longer on liquids very difficult. I know my Surgeon and his partners know their stuff as the have 30 years of combined experience, and this is all they do at ALSA Bariatric Center in Fresno , they also train doctors all over the world, I'm just curious why the differences. I was just approved by Insurance yesterday and set for surgery next Tues 4/23/13. Any thoughts are appreciated.

I pray for all who had surgery recently and all those waiting on upcoming surgery like myself, for a Speedy Recovery and Happy New Beginnings. I look forward to this New Journey of my life, and I am Happy to Share this experience with you all, Good Luck and God Bless.

[pebulz 135]

I have read so many posts from people doing their Pre Op for upcoming surgery. and I am so Puzzled how this process can be so dramatically different. My surgeon only requires a liquid diet the day prior to surgery' date=' but I also have seen posts from some of a 3 Day Pre Op liquid diet, 2 Week Pre Op liquid diet, 1 Month Pre Op liquid diet.

I am really puzzled how this process can be so different. I am grateful that mine is only 1 day prior, as i honestly would find 2 weeks or longer on liquids very difficult. I know my Surgeon and his partners know their stuff as the have 30 years of combined experience, and this is all they do at ALSA Bariatric Center in Fresno , they also train doctors all over the world, I'm just curious why the differences. I was just approved by Insurance yesterday and set for surgery next Tues 4/23/13. Any thoughts are appreciated.

I pray for all who had surgery recently and all those waiting on upcoming surgery like myself, for a Speedy Recovery and Happy New Beginnings. I look forward to this New Journey of my life, and I am Happy to Share this experience with you all, Good Luck and God Bless.[/quote']

I am 4 days post op and i also only had to do liquids the day prior and it was Clear Liquids only but i ate normal food up until the day before that....i also can't have any food at all for awhile...surgery day was tuesday and tuesday- saturday is Water and clear drinks under 5 calories then sunday i start 3 Protein shakes and Water i go on monday to find out whats next but i see so many eating Jello and stuff right away and one girl even had reg food in the hospital .. also im not supposed to drink milk at all either...its so weird how different every dr is

[cathyh 33]

Well first off Congrats to you, and enjoy your Journey. I know for me I am on liquids after surgery for 1 to 2 weeks, Water, Jello, broth, SF Popsicles ect, then soft foods like cottage cheese, Refried Beans, puddings, Cream Soups for a few weeks, then work my way into normal foods gradually. I can only eat 1/4 cup at a time when on liquids, soft foods and normal foods.

[kersha 4]

I am 4 days post op and i also only had to do liquids the day prior and it was Clear Liquids only but i ate normal food up until the day before that....i also can't have any food at all for awhile...surgery day was tuesday and tuesday- saturday is Water and clear drinks under 5 calories then sunday i start 3 Protein shakes and Water i go on monday to find out whats next but i see so many eating Jello and stuff right away and one girl even had reg food in the hospital .. also im not supposed to drink milk at all either...its so weird how different every dr is

My doctor is Roger de LA Torre he created the preferred version of lapro. Rny that surgeons use now he prefers the 2 weeks liquid prep I'm on day 2 not liking it! But he's done 7000 plus surgeries so I guess I have to listen

[hockeymumzie 181]

Mine was to reduce the liver and had to loose 15 pounds. Yes it was two weeks but it was easy.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 339 GOAL 200

[kersha 4]

Mine was to reduce the liver and had to loose 15 pounds. Yes it was two weeks but it was easy.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 339 GOAL 200

The nurse told me it was to reduce the glucose in the liver that it makes it pliable not shrink that that process would actually take many months. I don't have to loose any weight but obviously it will happen

[hockeymumzie 181]

The nurse told me it was to reduce the glucose in the liver that it makes it pliable not shrink that that process would actually take many months. I don't have to loose any weight but obviously it will happen

Sorry its in my notes.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 339 GOAL 200

[Rem 87]

I have lost 23lbs with my 6 month diet with the nut, and my surgeon is only having me do a liquid diet the day prior to surgery, along with the dose of Magnesium Citrate in the afternoon.

[Flmomof2 9]

I'm amazed too at all the different things the Drs have you do. I had 2 week pre-op of mostly liquids (plus 1 cup of raw veggies). Of course I cheated a few times. Post op (I'm 5 days out) is all liquids --and 3 Protein shakes) but I've had very small pieces of cheese & been okay.

[pebulz 135]

I'm amazed too at all the different things the Drs have you do. I had 2 week pre-op of mostly liquids (plus 1 cup of raw veggies). Of course I cheated a few times. Post op (I'm 5 days out) is all liquids --and 3 Protein shakes) but I've had very small pieces of cheese & been okay.

Im so scared to eat lol and def wouldn't eat cheese cause the Constipation ..tomorrow i start Protein shakes

[cathyh 33]

My Surgeon also does not make us do a bowel prep prior to surgery. I will follow his instructions, just so I don't damage my pouch, I just don't want to have any complications, especially from not following the rules, I would feel awful.

All the differences are so crazy to me, I read some on here are given normal food directly after surgery when still in the hospital, some are started on soft foods and some are all liquids like me. My first Post Op appointment is 5/1/13 and I believe from what my Pre Op paperwork says I will be placed on soft foods at that time if my pouch is doing ok and I am keeping the fluids down with no problems, then my next Post Op is May 15th then I think the foods are altered and I am given clearance for exercise, not just walking. I ready to start this journey.

[robin 2]

My dr. (jose parodi, toledo hospital, toledo ohio) has me on the 2 week liquids only diet. i have gone off of it twice, the second day when i had a severe headache (i think sugar craving) and about a week later when i had the urge all day to just chew something. i was told this would help shrink the liver so they could access the stomach better. of course, i am also having a lap band removed at the same time, so that could have something to do with his plan, also. after surgery, i am required to remain on the 2 week liquids and then 2 week pureed.< /p>

[cathyh 33]

My dr. (jose parodi' date=' toledo hospital, toledo ohio) has me on the 2 week liquids only diet. i have gone off of it twice, the second day when i had a severe headache (i think sugar craving) and about a week later when i had the urge all day to just chew something. i was told this would help shrink the liver so they could access the stomach better. of course, i am also having a lap band removed at the same time, so that could have something to do with his plan, also. after surgery, i am required to remain on the 2 week liquids and then 2 week pureed.[/quote']

When is you Surgery Scheduled Robin? Good luck and Best Wishes to you.

[robin 2]

my surgery will be friday 26 april. thanks for the well wishes. here's wishing you well too!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Good luck & speedy recovery