sarahkaj 9 Posted October 8, 2014 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kya Wolf 69 Posted October 8, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finediva 979 Posted October 8, 2014 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarahkaj 9 Posted October 8, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finediva 979 Posted October 8, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finediva 979 Posted October 8, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarahkaj 9 Posted October 8, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eclectick 129 Posted October 8, 2014 @@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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarahkaj 9 Posted October 8, 2014 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.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarahkaj 9 Posted October 8, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finediva 979 Posted October 8, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarahkaj 9 Posted October 9, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jblon 0 Posted October 16, 2014 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
