Help, pre op stage

Ncmamamia
on 6/7/16 9:59 pm
VSG on 06/14/16

I began my liquid pre op diet may 31, I am 8 days in, I'm not losing weight but my clothes feel looser. I'm worried my liver won't shrink enough. I  drink 2 protein shakes a day, plenty of water and eat a salad with a protein at dinner.  I just dont feel like I can drink the 3rd protein drink. I feel full. Is this alright? Is it important to drink more protein then water? My VSG is the 14th. TIA

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 6/7/16 10:04 pm
RNY on 08/05/19

Your best bet is to call the surgeon's office and get a professional opinion. Maybe the doctor has specific guidelines s/he wants you to reach, maybe it's a "do your best and you'll be fine." No way to know unless you ask, and it's totally possible that a doctor, nurse, or PA can help you out over the phone.

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

Ncmamamia
on 6/7/16 10:19 pm
VSG on 06/14/16

Thank you. Yes, he actually said he wasn't worried about weight loss just the liver shrinking. 

WatchKittyShrink
on 6/8/16 7:17 am
VSG on 06/15/16

This is a concern of mine as well....thanks for posting!

Ncmamamia
on 6/8/16 4:18 pm
VSG on 06/14/16

Good luck!! Let's keep in touch. There are so many helpful people on this site that have been where we are.  Would also be nice and helpful for some of us "newbies" to connect also for support in same stages. 

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 6/8/16 4:33 pm
RNY on 08/05/19

You can make your own private group for people with your surgery month. I joined one when I had surgery and it was pretty helpful for the first few weeks!

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

swim_bike_smile
on 6/8/16 12:18 pm
RNY on 06/13/16

My surgery is on the 13th.  Good luck! :)

Ncmamamia
on 6/8/16 4:05 pm
VSG on 06/14/16

You too!!! How's your pre op going?

Ncmamamia
on 6/8/16 4:15 pm
VSG on 06/14/16

You too!! Keep in touch

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