New - 1 Week till Surgery

ErinShannon

Hi, my name is Erin - I am 36yrs old - married mom of 2. On August 28th, I am having the Gastric Bypass Surgery. My surgeon does two weeks of a liquid high protein diet before the surgery, so I am currently on day 8. I've lost 11 lbs just since going to this liquid protein diet last Tuesday. I've lost about 15 prior to this.

I began my journey back in January when I was accepted into the Surgical Weight Loss program at my local hospital. I've had monthly appts with my regular doctor, nutrition classes, physical therapy, support group meetings, psychological testing, one-on-one with the nutritionist and surgeon. It's been a long process but I know it will be well worth it. This is something I've been thinking about doing and researching for about 3 yrs now.

Looking forward to meeting others who are in this journey as well!

Thanks,
Erin

gspea

Welcome! I am almost two months out from LapBand surgery and just had my first fill today. All that prep that you are doing -classes, group meetings and support. You will be so successful. My doc requires us to attend these things after surgery to.

Good luck and congratulations.

Geri

minkakross

Welcome, I had a RNY in May of this year and dropped weight like crazy on the liquid pre-surgery diet as well as the short post liquid part. I think this is the best thing I have ever done for myself and ultimately my family as well. I look forward to seeing future posts from you and wish you the greatest success and a speedy journey to your goal weight!

Onaughmae

Welcome! I had RNY on April 4, 2012. Best thing I ever did I also had to do the 2 week pre-op diet, it was tough...but worth it to get that liver smaller and out of my surgeon's way! Congrats on your upcoming surgery! Feel free to friend me