Getting Ready For G.by Pass

[carol ann 5]

I have been on my journey since June 2013. Started out getting the Sleeve, but the Dr. suggested I have the G.By Pass instead due to my acid reflux. I'am 66yrs.old and wish I would have done this sooner.( I think anyway ). Not there yet. I've noticed that some of you are pre dieting before the surgery.How important is that? Sure I was told to diet , but if I was good at dieting I would not be having the surgery.I will be reading your post. Keep up the good reads. How many December surgeries?

[TurnThePage 220]

The pre-op diet is mainly intended to shrink your liver so the surgeon can move it to do the surgery . Less risk of nicking the liver that way. No body expects you to lose a ton of weight on the pre-op, but doing it as best you can gives you a good head start and helps you adapt to the changes in your diet that are coming after surgery.

Don't hesitate because of your age. I'm only a few years behind you and I feel it is more important than ever to make the best of the years we have left. Others have had the surgery into their 70s. Growing older is a challenge, but it the surgery makes it easier to stay active, which improves both your physical and mental health. It's not often we get a chance like this for a do-over!

[carol ann 5]

Turn The Page, Thanks.

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