These are the things they don't teach you about in your pre-op program. I remember asking people on the side after support group meetings about what to expect. These are things we need to know. ...

LMD, first of all, welcome to this forum. You will hopefully be able to gain a lot of wisdom and insight by reading posts from many others who are either in your same position or have, like myself,...

I was very reluctant to tell anyone about my surgery for fear of them thinking that I was taking the easy way out. Well, I'm here to tell you that this IS NOT the easy way out. It is a lot of hard...

Just be honest and be yourself. You'll do just fine. Good luck.

Excellent post!! Don't ever worry about being long winded. We love hearing the success along with the entire story. Congrats to you on your weight loss so far and keep up the great work. Happy...

You're doing great!! Just keep doing what you're doing and you will be just fine. Best of luck on your surgery!!!

My program set targets of 800 calories and 75 grams of protein per day. I'm just over 4 weeks out and I have a hard time meeting those targets. From what I've read on this site, there are as many...

Seth, like Brooklyn_mom, I haven't seen anything you've posted to be offensive, not that I can say I've read them all.

But like the line in one of my favorite movies...."You want the truth? You...

Also, just to clarify, I don't mean to say that Annie and Christina are wrong. The VSG certainly CAN BE modified to a RNY bypass if desired. Sorry if I gave the wrong information.

Actually Annie and Christina, I believe the VSG is the first step in a two part procedure with part two being a DS, or Duodenal Switch. In the DS, the output of the stomach is connected directly to...

I think when it comes right down to it, it's not a matter of what surgery you have, it's a matter of what YOU do with it!!

You can read all over this site about this surgery being a "tool". ...

One other thought. Rule of thumb for reading food labels. You should allow 3 grams of fat for every 100 calories. Anything more than that and you are eating foods too high in fat content.

As...

Internal Beauty nailed it on the head. Keeping a diary is really important for two reasons. One, it will give your nutritionist a picture of what you are eating, and when, to be able to guide you...

Great job on loosing 200 lbs!! I hope to be as successful as you in the coming year.

Ducky, trust me, I felt hungry too. I never thought I could go for 8 days on a liquid diet. I think the thing that worked for me was to constantly DRINK. I mean I had a bottle of flavored water...

I think that the pre-op diet does two things. First, I believe the liver issue to be true. It does help to shrink the liver but to also remove fatty enzimes that can build up on the surface of the...

Hi, I am also 7 days out and have not had any of the issues you two mention or that I read about on this web site. I have been able to drink normal swallows of water, milk, protein shakes, etc....

May through August is not that long of a time to wait. My pre-op program was 6 months. At first I regretted it and was certainly left to feel like I was literally jumping through hoops. However,...

Hi there. I'll be 52 this year and have always joked that "I'm in good shape for the shape I'm in". Of course, that is better living through chemistry. Take medication for blood pressure and high...

Hi there, I'm from the mid state area in PA. Lancaster, where all of the Amish live!!

Christine53, I'm sure your husband will be delighted when he sees you, no matter what size you are!!! But, congrats on the great job on your weight loss!!

Fawn,
Thanks for your replay and congrats on your amazing weight loss!!
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I am starting my 8 day pre-op liquid diet. Actually I am starting a day early to ease into it. I figure I will see how it goes and maybe eat a little something tonight if I really need to. Else, I...

12 days out here. Same kind of nervous anticipation but I am ready. The program I went through has prepared me for this journey. And, there is a lot of good info on this site. Welcome and good...

I start my pre-op liquids on Tuesday. Not looking forward to it but my motivation is going to be thinking about making my liver as small and soft and pliable as it needs to be for my surgery to be...