February 2024 Surgery Buddies?

[MBlando 0]

Hi twin. I start a two week pre op liquid diet on the 6th where I have to drink 4 Optifast shakes a day and lots of Water

[Alix2050 11]

I start on the 6th as well. It's 1 small meal/day, plus Protein Shakes (and water). I'm struggling to find ones that don't kill me with the sweetness.

[NickelChip 1,214]

6 hours ago, Alix2050 said:

I start on the 6th as well. It's 1 small meal/day, plus Protein Shakes (and water). I'm struggling to find ones that don't kill me with the sweetness.

If you really dislike sweet, you can get unflavored Protein Powder (Syntrax, Unjury, and Isopure are all ones that could work) and blend with broth instead of Water.

[NickelChip 1,214]

Met with my nutritionist to go over the pre-op diet today (starts next Wednesday) and I am pleased to say she has okayed PB2 Peanut Butter powder during both pre-op and post-op liquid phases to add to my Protein Shakes for extra flavor and Protein. I really enjoy the chocolate flavor shakes so much more with some peanut butter!

[NickelChip 1,214]

One more day before I start my 2-week liquid diet! It's starting to feel real, but surreal, too. One last day of "regular life" before it all changes.

[kenettawilliams 3]

February 28th for me!

[pabsmama 3]

February 19th for me. I’m on day 3 of my pre-op diet. It’s going better than what I was expecting to be honest.

[LisaCaryl 96]

I had my pre-op visit yesterday and am happy to learn that I don't start the liquid diet until the 13th.... surgery is the 22nd. Cream of wheat and grains are okay as snacks! Also fat free yoghurt, sugar-free pudding, and some other things that will make it not so bad.

[Livingliferenee… 20]

Well my surgery has been postponed, due to some issues w/my kidney. Hopefully will be rescheduled for nxt month, or April the latest.

[NickelChip 1,214]

56 minutes ago, Livingliferenee… said:

Well my surgery has been postponed, due to some issues w/my kidney. Hopefully will be rescheduled for nxt month, or April the latest.

Oh no, so sorry! Mine was postponed back in December so I know how frustrating it can be. Hope everything is good soon!

[RonHall908 130]

On 1/28/2024 at 3:53 PM, Tina servis said:

I’m having surgery on Feb 8. Started my very restrictive pre op diet. It’s actually not as bad as I thought it might be. However I am experiencing tiredness and low blood pressure. I read on another post to take B12 to help with energy so I just did that today. Good luck to everyone

I'm on a two week liquid diet before my Feb 7th surgery. What's your restrictions? Ask your doctor about taking Multivitamins. I'm able to even on the liquid diet. But other doctors might before restive.

[Alix2050 11]

On 2/7/2024 at 2:15 PM, pabsmama said:

February 19th for me. I’m on day 3 of my pre-op diet. It’s going better than what I was expecting to be honest.

I just finished day 3 - so far, it was the day of the most temptation, but I made it through!

[NickelChip 1,214]

6 minutes ago, Alix2050 said:

I just finished day 3 - so far, it was the day of the most temptation, but I made it through!

I'm on day 3 of liquids today and doing okay but trying to figure out what choices are working and which ones aren't. Oikos triple zero yogurt has been a life saver. I have learned I am not a fan of ready-made sugar free pudding. I'm going to try making a batch from a box instead, but if that doesn't taste any better, I'll cross it off my list. Jello, on the other hand, has been delightful. I may end up going through a box of sugar free Jello mix per day. Bone Broth tastes nice but does not score high in the satiety department. I may save it for post-op.

I'm averaging just under 900 calories per day, 130g Protein, 10g fat, and 50g carbs. I get about 150 oz Fluid per day.

[NickelChip 1,214]

Fun fact: the Bariatric Fusion chicken Soup Protein mix I thought was so disgusting I almost threw it out when I first tried it tastes surprisingly okay on the third day of a liquid diet. I'm glad I turned out to be too cheap to toss a $45 container of protein into the garbage without giving it another try.

Pro tip: I used one of those plug-in coffee mug warmers with a small lidded travel mug to keep it just the right temperature for slow sips.

[Bariover54 18]

Hi everyone! I had my surgery on Tuesday! I stayed two nights because they did two procedures. Taking out my lap band and doing the gastric bypass. He removed a lot of scar tissue, but that was expected. The pain isn’t as horrible at this point. I’m only on Tylenol because I’m allergic to opiates. In the hospital they gave me IV and pills to drink. Heparin and antibiotics. I’m really bruised up on my arms and generally sore from the neck down. Even my thighs 🤷🏻‍♀️. There is absolutely ZERO interest in any kind of food. I am able to drink more than I should. They want a few ounces at a time, so I need to slow down. Walking helps get rid of gas above and below. It’s uncomfortable so far not painful. I have meds for that and nausea and reflux. All to take as needed. Oh! I also had a Foley catheter for the first day. No staples, I have glue. So I can’t shower until Sunday! 🫣they sent me home with bath wipes. I’ve had some broth and most of a Protein Shake today so far… I’m promising my self not to weigh myself at home. I’ll wait until my follow up. Any questions, I’ll answer if I can!