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Hi! I'm new here and seeking recommendations on what I should be doing now, 1 month before gastric bypass surgery!

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Congrats! I am also reading for info. Mine is 11/9.

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If you drink coffee or eat a lot of sweets, now's the time to start weaning yourself off them so you aren't having to deal with caffeine and sugar withdrawal in addition to the pre-op diet. Hint for the caffeine withdrawal, if you can, eat a small bit of a chile pepper (I used chile serrano, they're hotter than jalapeños) and it'll jolt you awake. It won't help the headache, though.

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Lol🌶️! But seriously how did you know I had issues with sugar and coffee?

Will start weaning the sugar 1st🤗

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10 hours ago, Rozzjozz said:

Lol🌶️! But seriously how did you know I had issues with sugar and coffee?

Will start weaning the sugar 1st🤗

Let’s just say I know the pain from recent personal experience 🤣

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Not just sugar.... carbs like Pasta and rice and corn and bread too!

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correct! whew....21 days until surgery!!

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Get some Protein Shakes, broth Soups, and other liquids you're permitted to eat/drink for the first week after surgery because you will not be able to lift much and these are heavy to get at the store. I ate a lot of Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt because it is high Protein. I ate the flavors that didn't have "fruit bits" in them (vanilla, toasted coconut vanilla, caramel, boston creme, banana...). I also strained Tom Yum and Hot and Sour soups I bought from restaurants nearby and this was amazing, because I didn't care for canned broth at all (yes, I could have made my own broth, but I need more flavor than broth provides).

Start walking at least 10-15 minutes a few times a day, even just a slow pace. I was told it helps with recovery. Maybe buy some Water flavor packets (stuff like crystal light, although I personally don't like that brand). Make sure it doesn't have caffeine, as some flavors do. We aren't permitted caffeine 2 weeks before to 4 weeks after surgery.

Do all your laundry, cleaning, and dishes before your surgery, as this is hard to do right after surgery, as bending is hard. Get all the prescriptions you need. Taking pills after surgery is harder, but can be done.

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