Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Mine is on monday! We're both gonna do just fine. In fact, we'll do better than fine. ^_^ feel free to friend/message me anytime if you want to talk.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You will both be great! You are making a decision for your health that will add years to your life! My surgery was in June. Feel free to message me anytime ????

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Scheduled for 8/31 and I'm scared too! I know it's the right thing but just anxious. Glad to find this forum today. ????

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Scheduled for 8/31 and I'm scared too! I know it's the right thing but just anxious. Glad to find this forum today. ????

You're in good company! We have the same surgery date too. Did you start your pre-op diet yet? I had to start mine last week.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@ryebread I've been dieting according to the nutritionist guidelines but my doc only has a requirement for a liquid diet 24 hours prior. I find that strange seeing all the posts about a pure liquid diet for a week plus but I specifically asked if I was misunderstanding something. The more I read the more I get anxious ! Lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@ryebread I've been dieting according to the nutritionist guidelines but my doc only has a requirement for a liquid diet 24 hours prior. I find that strange seeing all the posts about a pure liquid diet for a week plus but I specifically asked if I was misunderstanding something. The more I read the more I get anxious ! Lol

Every surgeon is different, I have to do my diet for 3 weeks prior... I started on the 10th it is NOT easy lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've done liquid diets before and it's not easy....but I suppose soon we'll have no choice! Scary and exciting!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@EllasMom my pre op liquid diet was 24 hours as well. Every surgeon is different.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine required 10% weight loss before surgery to mitigate the risk of the liver being injured during surgery. Evidently ribbons of fat make the liver less dense and it has to be pushed aside during surgery. Rapid weight loss makes the liver more lean and more dense. That was how they talked me into losing so much prior to surgery. :-)

good luck

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My preoperative diet is liquids for a week. They want the pipes cleaned out before hand lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×