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I started my pre op Liquid diet on 8/25/22. My surgery is scheduled for 9/8/22. I am currently staying strong on the diet haven't cheated once and I already lost 17 lbs since I started the diet. My question is if the goal is to shrink the liver by reducing the calorie intake to 800-1000 per day then is it bad to have a healthy snack like egg whites to help with not eating solids? I have been wrestling with it since technically its not " a bad cheat" meal or snack. I usually clock in on calories around 700-800 per day. 2 days before surgery I will need to clear liquids only no more protein shakes. Just trying to survive this last week. I need encouragement.
on 9/1/22 5:45 pm
Hi there!
Congratulations on your upcoming procedure. I am seven weeks post-op from a SADI tomorrow. Was in some of the same boat as you except that I had never had any kind of surgery and was super nervous about it, what the pain would be like, etcetera.
One of the things that helped me was asking a ton of questions to the whole support team. Everything I could think of, I put in my phone and then quizzed the surgeon, bariatric nurses, dieticians, you name it. I came out of my pre op appointment feeling a lot more confident about what was coming and what to expect.
Though I'm new here, this community has also been incredibly supportive and helpful along the way. I've learned so much and gotten great feedback.
My procedure had no complications but I absolutely don't hesitate to pick up the phone and call the nurses or dieticians when I have a question or concern, especially in the first couple of weeks.
All of this to say...this truly is a huge decision in your life. I don't regret my choice since I've struggled with being obese for decades and tried everything under the sun. This surgery is, as mentioned, a great tool to help in your journey.
Best of luck to you on the pre op diet, and on your upcoming surgery! And welcome.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
Hi Kimmy and welcome to OH!
I am over 20 yrs post op and I can tell you that this decision was the best one I ever made, even given the fact I have faced regain over the years. All you need to remember is that your surgery is a TOOL. How you work that tool is up to you and how successful you will be. To be successful build your "toolbox" with key components that will help you achieve and maintain your maximum weight loss such as a support system (online and in person), finding healthier alternatives, focusing on portion control, and using meal prep to plan your meals.
Remember that you are going to need to maximize your weight loss during the first 12-16 months, so steer clear of simple carbs and alcohol. Alcohol is a big issue where people find that they regain because they are drinking their calories.
Best of luck to you. Keep us updated once you are home.
Hi everyone. I'm new to the boards (kinda) and I need serious encouragement. My surgery date is scheduled for 9/14/22 (after being rescheduled from June 29 and August 10). This is the most serious decision regarding a voluntary surgery I have ever made. The scheduled surgery is VSG. Today is my first day on the pre-op liquid diet. Please come in and encourage me with your success story, or how you overcame obstacles, anxiety about the surgery etc. It would be so much appreciated. Thank you!
I get the same error message too, very frustrating. I use Chrome.
Pre-RNY Weight: 280 lbs (09/14/05)
Lowest Post-Op Weight: 140 lbs
Starting Ozempic Weight: 180 lbs (08/26/22)
Week 1 Weight: 174 lbs (09/02/22)
No revision. When I have regain, I go to Weigh****chers. Currently 3 pounds above my 136 goal weight.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Most people lose about 20 pounds with a revision. That is due to a liquid diet before and after the surgery. Before revision the stomach can hold at least the volume of a 2-liter bottle of soda. After revision the stomach is the size of a magic marker. We learn how to put enough food into the tiny stomach so that we gain weight. The revision makes the sleeve a little smaller, but we already know how to outeat the small stomach. The only way to keep the weight off is to eat less than you burn.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Hi. I cant believe that here I am 7 years later after my sleeve looking into a revision. :( I gained 52 pounds of 75 pounds that I lost.
Looking into ESG none invasive revision. Has anyone one had revisions here? Has anyone heard about esg none invasive procedure?
Thx
