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11-14-2007, 12:14 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Campbell River, BC
Posts: 160
Weight Statistics December 4 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 308 lb Start Weight:
185 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.9350649351 % % Lost:
May 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 48.2343506349 BMI Start:
28.9719313878 BMI Current:
25.8398306973 BMI Goal:
 |  liquid diet pre-op After reading all the posts on people who have done the liquid diet pre op and people who have not I am feeling a little confused as to what I should do. My doctor did advise me to exercise at least 4 days per week which I like to think I have kept up with. However, Since I last saw my doctor in May, I have gained 17 lbs.  I read how many of you have lost weight pre op and I am concerned about my gaining. My surgery is on December 4 and my doctor has only requested a 2 days liquid diet prep. My surgeon is 3 hours away from me and I am not able to access him easily for questions so this board has been great. Any how - I have the following questions and would really appreciate any feedback:
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11-14-2007, 12:18 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    | well for me MY surgeon will not give any one a surgery date with out looseing some pre op weight. MANY reasons... makes your liver less fatty and in the way for lap surgery. my surgeon also feels that it reduces complication rates. BUT with all that sad im thankful cause i would have gained in that pre op clearance stage and just have more to loose afterwards. BUT just do as your surgeon says and all will be fine. I didnt have to do the liquid diet pre op... just that citrate drink the night before to clean me out which was icky! good luck hugs
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11-14-2007, 12:45 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Modesto, CA
Posts: 470
Blog Entries: 11 Weight Statistics 12/13/06 Start Date:
December 13, 2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 220 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
70 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.8181818182 % % Lost:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I would say it is all dependent on your surgeon, maybe you could call his office and ask him your questions... from what i have seen on this site, there seems to be a lot of difference and prefrences when it comes to Dr's orders. I would guess it is a case by case basis. What might be ok for you may not be good for someone else, same thing with insurance requirements, some things are probably pretty standard, but i am sure every Dr. has their own pre-op post-op expectations. If you are really confused, call you surgeon. And of course let us know what he said. 
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11-14-2007, 12:56 PM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Campbell River, BC
Posts: 160
Weight Statistics December 4 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 308 lb Start Weight:
185 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.9350649351 % % Lost:
May 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 48.2343506349 BMI Start:
28.9719313878 BMI Current:
25.8398306973 BMI Goal:
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11-14-2007, 10:10 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Don't worry about the weight gain, that won't take the surgery away from you. Since your surgeon requested only a 2 day liquid diet prior to surgery, that's fine. However, one bit of advice. Don't go into the last supper syndrome--"I'm not going to be able to eat post op so I want to eat everything I want now, and eat 'em as much as I can, now." Try to set up good eating habits now. Protein first, getting in lots of water, eating in moderation (choose the amount you will eat with one meal before hand, and fill your plate with that, and DO NOT go for second and third helpings) and setting up an easy exercise routine that you can continue post op while your physical activities are still limited.
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11-14-2007, 11:15 PM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Campbell River, BC
Posts: 160
Weight Statistics December 4 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 308 lb Start Weight:
185 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.9350649351 % % Lost:
May 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 48.2343506349 BMI Start:
28.9719313878 BMI Current:
25.8398306973 BMI Goal:
| thanks Doc I have been very active and ride my bike to work every day (weather permitting) which is a ~19km round trip. I did not think that I was being that terrible with my eating but when you put in the "last supper syndrome" I have to admit that I have fallen into that somewhat. Thanks for your continual support |
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11-15-2007, 03:03 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 4,001
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
169 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
118 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.1149825784 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
30.9071279917 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I had to do the liquid diet for 2 weeks, but mine differed from others since I was allowed to eat a low carb/low fat/high protein meal for dinner. I did alot of salad with meat in it. And lived off of Wonton Broth. |
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11-15-2007, 11:33 AM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Campbell River, BC
Posts: 160
Weight Statistics December 4 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 308 lb Start Weight:
185 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.9350649351 % % Lost:
May 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 48.2343506349 BMI Start:
28.9719313878 BMI Current:
25.8398306973 BMI Goal:
| I just spoke with my surgeon and he indicated that everything is ok. He does not recommend any liquid diet nor diet restrictons at this point. I feel so much better. Thanks to all who helped me through my panic yesterday |
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11-15-2007, 12:46 PM
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| Cub Reporter  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas
Posts: 81
Weight Statistics December 4, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 0" Height: 250 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
115 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46 % % Lost:
Dec 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 48.8194444444 BMI Start:
26.3625 BMI Current:
25.3861111111 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Quote:
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11-15-2007, 06:25 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tega Cay, SC
Posts: 839
Weight Statistics August 2, 2007 Start Date:
August 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 283 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
111 lb Weight Loss:
22 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.222614841 % % Lost:
Christmas, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.3192247717 BMI Start:
26.936065939 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Well first, you haven't failed anything! You have taken the first steps to a whole new you. If you've read the posts you see that every doctor is different in what they recommend. I know that once I learned I was going to get the surgery I let myself "go" and ate everything in site! I had LOTS of "last meals" (last chinese, last sushi, last pasta, last steak) OMG I could go on and on -- but it all ended up around my middle and I topped the scales at 283 before starting my liquid pre op diet. I had to do it for two weeks before my surgery date. I lost only 9 pounds on the liquid diet so it for me it wasn't about the weight loss necessarily, but getting prepared for a whole new way of dealing with food. It helped prepare me mentally and of course, this place has been just the best thing ever! All the support and wisdom on this forum from everyone has made the biggest difference! Its always best to follow what your doctor recommends, but if you want to test yourself, then try starting a liquid diet ahead of time. For me, the liquid diet was just that -- anything liquid -- it was calorie restricted, so I ate a lot of pureed soups and just blended in protein to make sure I was getting enough. I also had protein shakes, soda, jello, popsicles, etc... Whatever you do decide to do -- remember that you are doing this for yourself and you are the most important person! You'll do great whatever you decide. |
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