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zipchick
on 10/7/08 12:23 pm
Topic: RE: Sticking to Pre-op diet - yikes!

My surgery is 10/15 and yeah...this pre-op diet sucks.  I posted a thread in the RNY forum on 10/06.  I am not going to post it here because it was pretty pathetic...lol.  The responses have gone from sympathetic to advise to call my Doctor to tell him what I did to maybe I shouldnt have the surgery.  The thing is...I am committed to the surgery.  I decided that I would try cutting down to 1000-1500 calories.  I know this isnt what my doctor asked but dayummmm....
After 5 days I weighed my self at my doctor's and I havent lost anything.  I decided to try it again and see what happens.  I need to know I gave it a real try and then if I dont lose weight then I can walk away guilt free.  I am not trying to give anyone ideas but I asked around and some people didnt even have to go on a diet at all and I have a friend who has the same doctor as I do and he ate breakfast the day of his surgery.  I think that is plain dumb.  So we are all in this boat together. 
Right now I am craving potatochips and pizza and spaghetti and Big Macs...lol.  I am scared to eat them because I dont want to put weight on!  I have decided that I am going to have a last meal though at a new Greek restaurant that I am dying to try.  Anyway...thats me. I will stop back in to see how you all are doing. XO 
zippy 

 


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miladyc
on 10/7/08 12:00 pm
Topic: RE: Tomorrow is the day

I'll be heading to surgery tomorrow as well (right behind you). Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery.

on2anewme
on 10/7/08 11:35 am - Vancouver, WA
Topic: RE: Tomorrow is the day

Good Luck to you tomorrow!  Keep us posted when you get home!

Debbie....sliding over to make room on the losers bench for you!



Highest: 292 / Surgery: 246 / Current: 182/ Goal 150ish ??                              
Lenny306
on 10/7/08 9:09 am - TX
Topic: RE: Tomorrow is the day
Shelly, my prayers are with you! How exciting for you! When you can, please update as to how you are doing. Christi
ShellyYC
on 10/7/08 8:51 am - Orlando, FL
Topic: Tomorrow is the day
I head into surgery bright and early tomorrow. So looking forward to a better lifestyle and a new me. Keep me in your prayers and I will say one for all the ones who are behind me.
Shelly- The Cruising Queen

 


cedsgirl
on 10/7/08 7:53 am - Brandenburg, KY
Kathi C.
on 10/7/08 7:07 am - Pompano Beach, FL
Topic: RE: Sticking to Pre-op diet - yikes!
Hi, I haven't had the surgery yet (RNY10/31/08).  Will start my liquid protein diet in 8 days (for 14 days), then clear liquids only day prior to surgery.  No chicken, just liquid protein 3 times a day.  Four, if really hungry according to nutritionist.  They said this is required to get the fat off the liver to help the surgeon to be able to see and work better.  That in itself is motivation to me.  Plus, they said, he will know if you don't follow the diet (fat on the liver I guess).  I will pray for you to be motivated to do this to make the surgery easier on you and for the surgeon.  You are doing this for your health, start now.

Good luck and God bless.

Kathi
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13 OH Christian Forum
Heaviest 264/Initial Consult 252.2/Surgery Date 225/Current 146.7/Goal 138    
   
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sunfire
on 10/7/08 6:43 am - College Park, MD
Topic: RE: anyone else on 10/14????
Hi! I am also scheduled for 10/14. I had the last of my pre-testing done and just have to go in for a final physical with my doctor to review my history, etc.

I am not looking forward to the cath, either. Luckily, I won't be conscious when it goes in--but I will be when it comes out. Ugh. I hope I don't get my period right before surgery...

Good luck!
Lori A.
on 10/7/08 6:37 am - rosamond, CA
RNY on 10/27/08 with
Topic: RE: i have a date Oct. 27 2008

I just got my date, its Oct 27th too......Congrats to us!!!! 

 

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LEOBARS234
on 10/7/08 6:13 am - duncansville, PA
Topic: anyone else on 10/14????
 I am ready today.... I had my preanistisa today and got the last of my instructions.  I went for my pre anistisa testing today I have depleted potassium and I am at a high risk for dehydration.  Wow I didn't know this much was involved in the surgery.  the pumping boots, nose tube, cathadar, ventelator, drains ( I knew of them).  Wow I don't want a cathadar isn't that dumb thats the  main thing that worries me now??...  I didn't know they would be down there.  wish my hubby could be the 1 to put that in.... I know stupid.  I've had 3 kids. 

I feel better already.  I got weighed inthe hospital today and lost 7lbs since last tuesday off my liver shrink..
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