Just starting journey

[photoman06 16]

Hi Everyone,

I have just found this app an decided to join I am just starting this journey I have my gastric bypass surgery booked for 24th may will start liquid diet at the end of this month surgeon has stated 3 weeks on liquid diet better than 2 weeks just a bit worried about Vitamin supplements etc I have purchased Protein shake powder any one got any advice help at this stage any thing would be grateful received many thanks Michael.

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[proudmommy315 16]

I had bypass done November - I was so worried about the liquid diet part , but it is fine in my opinion. Every doc is different so I'm not sure how he is having you do yours. But I lived in Jello and broth. (Plus the Protein Shake 3x a day for meals) I also was able to have ginger ale and for me I'm not a soda person but I was for that 3 weeks!! I felt the fullest after I drank the ga. Keep busy doing things! For me I was still able to take my vits. I had to stop taking them like 5 days before I went in. But I also was low on Iron so they had to make sure my numbers stayed where they were suppose to ! Please feel free to contact me ! It's the best decision I have ever made I am already down 100 lbs !!!!

[ApollosMommy 17]

Michael, congrats on making this decision. For me, the liquid diet wasn't as hard as I had psyched myself up for. I was able to sit at the table while my family ate dinner and I drank my shake. Have plenty of Jello and Popsicles available so you can chew if you feel the need. I had RNY on January 20, 2016. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. Read up on this site and keep yourself informed of what to expect at each phase. It helped me a lot to know that what I was experiencing/feeling was "normal".

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[photoman06 16]

Hi thanks for your replies I guess I will not be the first or the last to go through my thoughts and concerns will certainly watch threads.

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[Slimliz 17]

Michael, so glad to hear there is someone else that is being required to do 3 weeks of Protein shakes and liquids pre-op. I was beginning to think I as the only one.

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[CancelMyAccount1 13]

Welcome photoman06 and congrats on your upcoming surgery! Try and go back and read previous threads to learn as much info as you can and don't be afraid to ask questions. I have found the WLS community to be very supportive here and on other sites.[emoji846]

[photoman06 16]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks to all of you who have replied to me it is great to know I have support this has been a hard decision for me struggled with my weight for years I have tried a weight management scheme here in the UK but it was not for me the surgeon as said 2 weeks for liver shrinkage is good but 3 weeks are better if you can do it so that's what I am aiming for I have tried the lighter life shakes and bars for about 6 months it is expensive about £10 a day in the UK but it is not the answer so have now chosen to go down the gastric bypass route privately in the UK my date is the 24th may and liver shrinkage starts at he end of this month watching all the threads the amount of information is amazing it feels like one big family here within this group I am glad I joined thanks again to everyone who has given me advice and support

Michael.

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[Delia1434 21]

Michael, so glad to hear there is someone else that is being required to do 3 weeks of Protein shakes and liquids pre-op. I was beginning to think I as the only one.

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I am told to do 6 weeks or more on 3rd stage of pre op diet. I am losing a ton of weight on low carb I wonder if they will know the difference. I have to lose 40lbs and I have already lost 20lbs in a little less than a month on low carb.

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[melbykins 2]

Congratulations on your journey so far! The liquid phase is very important, so follow your doctor's orders. I agree about chicken broth and jello; they will help you to feel full. The shakes are not very good at making you feel full!

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