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My pre-op was clear liquids only. No milk or protein shakes. Broth or clear juice, like cranberry sugarfree. The thing about cheating is that it opens the door to more and more cheating. You have a honeymoon after surgery where weight loss can be rapid. Stick to your plan and maximize your loss.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Hi Anne!
So great to hear you're still doing so well after all these years ! We were kind of surgery sisters and sisters and companions in early recovery as well if you remember.
It hasn't been all smooth sailing for me - I suffered a nasty divorce a few years after wls ( had nothing to do with my weight loss the marriage was also post op) and the financial and other pressures led me to drink more than was good for me for a while let's put it that way :) . Feeling middle aged didn't help a bit either frankly - I felt LOST as a formerly " beautiful " woman who didn't feel worthy of maximum attention anymore.
Instinctively I didn't want to cling to what really never was .... ( since I was mostly fat in my " best " years ) but I couldn't figure out the next chapter . I think I'm doing that now ... temporarily alcohol free ( and loving it ) - more energetic, hopeful, adventurous and optimistic. I find I'm booking trips I only dreamed of ... living each day to the fullest, giving my creative impulses their head ...just having fun. Had a great health scare this year too which helped scare me straight. So far so good - no real adverse consequences yet . Fingers crossed.
on 9/3/22 4:16 pm
Hey there!
First off, welcome and congratulations. You're less than a week out from your surgery and it sounds like you're going strong. No small feat.
I can't give you a recommendation on eating something out of your plan. One thing I've learned in the past couple of months is that pre-op and post-op plans can vary dramatically from clinic to clinic. Mine allowed one structured meal per day until a couple of days out. There may be a specific reason why your surgeon wants you on liquids only. It may be worth giving them a call to see if there is flexibility for you.
The pre-op diet is one of the hardest things about going into surgery. Congrats on your loss so far, and on your upcoming surgery. Best wishes, and hope you come back with updates once you make it home!
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
I know someone here who underwent the ? rose ? procedure which sounds like a more invasive version the ESG you?re describing. She lost about 25 lbs I believe.
I agree with a previous poster though - you can also try just re- starting your pouch yourself by imitating the way you needed to eat post op - liquids to purées to mashed foods ?. If you do that for a week your pouch shrinks and you will feel full with much less food . (((()))) I believe it?s called the ? pouch test ?
My surgery is the same day! We will be fine! I started my pre op diet last week and it's been hell! But we got this! Plus look at all the success stories! Our time is coming! Blessings to you!
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 had wls 12 years ago and have never regretted it for one minute! I rejoice EVERY day for having had it. I was self pay and even then it has been nothing but a blessing.
it put my type 2 diabetes into remission the very night of my surgery day and my blood sugar and h1ca have been normal ever since.
single best decision I ever made for myself.
good luck!
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!
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