Pre op diet

[sarahkaj 9]

Im scheduled for the 18th of october. My doctor didnt emphasize on any pre op diet !! Is that a problem?

Nd how can i know if im psychologically ready for such an OR. Im soooo scared !!!! I think about it 24/7

[Kya Wolf 69]

I would suggest calling your doctors office and asking for specific instructions for pre and post op. My doctor requires everyone to attend a 3 hour meeting detailing pre and post op diets and what to expect in the hospital.

[finediva 979]

Do you mean your surgeon does NOT require a pre op diet, OR requires one, but didn't give specific details of what to do? As far as psychologically, did you have a psychological evaluation?

[sarahkaj 9]

No here in lebanon we dont get psychologically evaluated... nd no he didnt ask me to start a pre op diet !! Nd hes one of the best surgeons in the country.. so duno really.

[finediva 979]

Well seeing as he is one of the best, I guess you are in expert hands. Maybe you can see a psychiatrist on your own to discuss your issues? You didn't indicate your starting weight or BMI. Maybe based on that you don't need a pre op diet.

[sarahkaj 9]

Bmi = 38

[finediva 979]

Yes, it could be that your lower BMI is the reason. Here in the US some doctors do a pre op diet or some version of it, and some don't. I was required to do a two week. There are people who do one week, or two days before surgery. It varies. Best of everything with your journey.

[sarahkaj 9]

Thanks for ur support how long has it been since ur surgery? Did u take any supplements post op ? Cuz it seems here people dont really take anything !! But i was thinking of some Protein supplements nd vitamins.. atleast for the first couple of months.

[Eclectick 129]

@@sarahkaj I wish you all the luck with your surgery, and being done by a world known surgeon is great......BUT

based on the questions you are asking, it seems you are totally clueless with what is going to happen to your body...this is a serious surgery and doing your "homework" on pre - op and post-op requirements would behoove you and be in your best interest.

I am not trying to be mean, Truely I'm not..but please I'm begging you to do your due diligence and research this surgery and the effects it will have on your body and life. You are at a very low BMI, so I am just curious as to why you feel the need for the surgery....again..just curious.

[sarahkaj 9]

Hehe dont worry im an RN.. i know exactly what the surgery is about.. its just that here in lebanon drs deal with this surgery quite differently.. so i was curious to know what people abroad do exactly. Here ur not required to take any supplements post op, and patients are actually doing well.. also ur not required to go on a pre op diet.. so i was just wondering why drs deal with the issue differently..

[sarahkaj 9]

Well a bmi of 38 isnt considered low. Sleeve gastrectomy is done for people starting from a bmi of 35. 38 is actual obesity; not only overweight. Im just sick of diets and weight loss nd gain over nd over. Plus i work as an RN, nd started to have severe back pain. I just know being this "fat" is not doing me any good. I feel heavy, sometimes dyspneac, etc... plus its just gona boom my self esteem and psychological status when i lose weight ! This overweight is keeping me depressed.

[finediva 979]

Thanks for ur support how long has it been since ur surgery? Did u take any supplements post op ? Cuz it seems here people dont really take anything !! But i was thinking of some Protein supplements nd vitamins.. atleast for the first couple of months.

My surgery was July 18th. I never took any kind of Vitamins before the sleeve as I have detest swallowing pills. Once I decided to have surgery my surgeon strongly recommended I start taking vitamins. So I started on a chewable and still take it. Vitamins are very strongly recommended in my program. I was required to do a two week pre op diet th as t consisted of Protein Shakes. Now over two months out I use unflavored Protein Powder in fat free milk to meet my protein requirements for the day. I have my 3 month visit on 10/20. My blood work will be done and based on results, my surgeon will make recommendations. Hope this helps. And yes, 38 bmi is obese.

[sarahkaj 9]

Mine is october 18 :-) well im gona get some Protein Shakes nd Vitamins regardless.. they wont do any harm anyway ! Im sure during hospital stay, ill be seen by a dietician. So i guess she'll recommend.

[jblon 0]

Hi im new, Jackie. Im kind of bored with my diet. I really dont like veggies. I like romaine lettace. So i do 1 tablespoon light mayo on romaine with 3 oz. Sauted chicken breast with a hard boiled egg for lunch tuna on rye with light mayo but im so bored. I dont eat wild rice, i like white and potatoes, and corn all bad. What do i do?

[jblon 0]

Im pre op