Diet Before Surgery?!!?
HEY EVERYONE!!!! OKAY SO I HAVE YET ANOTHER QUESTION...MAYBE EVEN MORE THAN ONE...OKAY SO I DO HAVE MY DATE AND IT'S JUNE 29TH. BUT WHAT I DON'T HAVE IS MY MIND TOGETHER. IT'S REALLY FAST AND CUT IN DRY HERE ABOUT ALOT OF THINGS AND THEY DON'T TELL YOU TO MUCH LOL. SO ANYWAYS TO GET TO THE POINT...DID YOU GUYS DIET BEFORE YOUR SURGERY AND IF SO WHAT DID YOU DO? MY DR DIDN'T TELL ME TO DIET OR ANYTHING BUT I WANT TO...JUST TO GET THOSE LITTLE EXTRA LBS OFF BEFORE SURGERY. I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I WANTED TO GET AWAY FROM EXTRA CRAP AND JUST KINDA GET USED TO IT. SO ANYONE HELP ME OUT? AND IF YOU COULD GIVE ME LIKE DETAILS LOL BECAUSE I'M A BIT BLONDE SOMETIMES AND IF YOU SAY "SNACK" ILL GET A BAG OF CHIPS AND SOME DIP LOL.
ALSO...I WAS TOLD MY BIRTH CONTROL WOULDN'T WORK ANYMORE SO WHAT DID YOU LADIES DO WITH THAT AREA? I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO START ON...MY DR CAN TELL ME WHAT HE THINKS BUT IT'S ALWAYS NICE HEARING FROM PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN THERE DONE THAT...AND I DON'T WANT SOMETHING WHERE I DON'T HAVE MY CYCLE FOR 2 YEARS...ODDLY ENOUGH MY BODY IS WACKED ANYWAYS AND I NEED A CYCLE TO REGULATE...SORRY IF THATS TMI...LOL
ALSO LASTLY MY HUSBAND WANTS TO GO SHOPING FOR FOOD BEFORE I COME HOME FROM SURGERY AND HE ACTUALLY WANTED ME TO ASK WHAT ARE SOME GOOD IDEAS FOR RIGHT AFTER SURGERY? ANYTHING THAT I CAN KEEP DOWN AND THAT IS ALLOWED? IF YOU COULD THROW SOME IDEAS OUT THRE AT ME SO THAT I CAN FILL HIM IN THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!!! YOU GUYS ARE SO GREAT AND I CAN'T WAIT TO JOIN YOU ALL IN 28 DAYS!!!
BOBBYE
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About a month ago, I started changing my diet- I cut out fats and sweets and lowered my calories a bit, concentrated mostly on fresh fruit and crunchy veggies plus lean protein. I also started adding in some protein shakes, so I could try some out and get used to them for post-op. Now I’m on a liquid diet for this week (my surgery is next Monday) and it’s strained soups, protein shakes, SF pudding and popsicles, broth, etc.
I can’t help you on the birth control, sorry. I’ve never been on it.
You can start now trying out different samples of protein shakes, increase your walking and some exercise, drink more water, etc.
_Heather_
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My doctor did not require a pre-surgery diet. She did however ask me to lose 5lbs, and I did the opposite by gaining 7. Do not use me as an example :)
Birth Control. I was told anything that did not have to be orally ingested. I chose Mirena the IUD, which may not be for everyone. Other options (this is by no means comprehensive) are Depo Provera (shot), Ortho Evra (Trans-dernal patch), and Nuva Ring (Vaginal Ring).
Ask your doctor about foods. Each surgeon and each bariatric program can differ vastly. I was on liquids for 6 weeks after surgery, but your doctor may have outlined a different plan for you.
I remember feeling the same way you do before having my surgery. I called Barix and in two weeks had a consult. Did a sleep study the next month and less than a month after I was being operated on. I blame my quick decision making on being young and impulsive, but this is one of the greatest choices I have ever made for my health, both emotional and physical.
You'll be fine
Birth Control. I was told anything that did not have to be orally ingested. I chose Mirena the IUD, which may not be for everyone. Other options (this is by no means comprehensive) are Depo Provera (shot), Ortho Evra (Trans-dernal patch), and Nuva Ring (Vaginal Ring).
Ask your doctor about foods. Each surgeon and each bariatric program can differ vastly. I was on liquids for 6 weeks after surgery, but your doctor may have outlined a different plan for you.
I remember feeling the same way you do before having my surgery. I called Barix and in two weeks had a consult. Did a sleep study the next month and less than a month after I was being operated on. I blame my quick decision making on being young and impulsive, but this is one of the greatest choices I have ever made for my health, both emotional and physical.
You'll be fine
Hey Bobbey I will try to help:
1.My surgery happened really quickly (within a week) after I decided to have it. So I did not have time for a diet-but for that week prior they told me to try and shrink the size of my liver...that organ is in front of the stomach and if it is smaller it's easier to operate. You should ask you doctor who your nutrionist is going to be-and they can tell you exactly what to eat. But if i remember correctly the Pre-surgery diet was mostly grilled chicken, lean proteins and adding lemon to my water 3 times a day.NO fried food, Sugary foods, or Breads/rice/pasta. Also start practicing drinking protein also.
2.Your period is going to be waaaaayyyy outta whack after surgery no matter what because of crazy hormone fluctuation after you lose fat. I got on the NUVARING and I love it. It took 3-5months for me to become "regular" but now its EXACT every month. Check out nuvaring.com and ask your gyno
3. Stock up on Chicken Stock, Sugar free Popsicles, Sugar free jello. I like the MYOPLEX choclate flavored protein (at sams club-the powder not shakes) and Isopure protein. I had a hard time drinking them so I would freeze them and eat it like ice cream
1.My surgery happened really quickly (within a week) after I decided to have it. So I did not have time for a diet-but for that week prior they told me to try and shrink the size of my liver...that organ is in front of the stomach and if it is smaller it's easier to operate. You should ask you doctor who your nutrionist is going to be-and they can tell you exactly what to eat. But if i remember correctly the Pre-surgery diet was mostly grilled chicken, lean proteins and adding lemon to my water 3 times a day.NO fried food, Sugary foods, or Breads/rice/pasta. Also start practicing drinking protein also.
2.Your period is going to be waaaaayyyy outta whack after surgery no matter what because of crazy hormone fluctuation after you lose fat. I got on the NUVARING and I love it. It took 3-5months for me to become "regular" but now its EXACT every month. Check out nuvaring.com and ask your gyno
3. Stock up on Chicken Stock, Sugar free Popsicles, Sugar free jello. I like the MYOPLEX choclate flavored protein (at sams club-the powder not shakes) and Isopure protein. I had a hard time drinking them so I would freeze them and eat it like ice cream
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