6 Day on my Pre-Op Diet
I'm into the final stages of my Pre-Op Diet. I am so glad I cut back before hitting that diet. Its still hard to do but makes it a little easier. Especially from day 1 thru 3. After that it eases up. Going in on April 10th for my RNY. I had a lap band 4 1/2 years a go that went bad on me so I getting the RNY instead. Second time through bariatric surgery doesn't make it any easier on nerves. I know this is going to be good for me, but I just pray I can get the rest of the weight off and keep it off.
I think your right about slowing down before the pre op diet. My pre op starts in 11days but I am also slowing down now and trying to include more liquid and protein.
I am sorry to hear you had all the trouble with the band ...but that seems to be a common theme on these forums. I am wishing a great outcome with your RNY . I am sure a 2nd surgery is nerve wracking but it sounds like you are really are focused on improving your health.
My prayers for a great outcome!
Mac HW 234 SW 204.8 CW 190 M1
" The favors of the Lord are not exhausted,His merices are not spent; they are renewed every morning so great is His faithfulness"
Lamentations 3:22-23
Wow, 24hours?, I was told the reason for such a long liquid diet pre-op was to de-fatty the liver, ultimately it was to make the surgery safer. The only reason I can think of for the various time periods would be because of the type of surgery & the patients health/bmi b4 surgery, there are probably other reasons, check with the surgeon.
Different surgeons have different requirements. I had a one week no-calorie clear liquid diet before my surgery, for instance. It varies by practice, and even by patient: my surgeon's practice sometimes has people on the same diet but for two weeks, for example. The important thing is to follow YOUR particular doctor's plan, though.
Surgery: RNY on 12/18/2013 with Jay M. Snow, MD "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness." - Robert Herjavec, quoting Al Capone
