JumboJulie

I didn't have to do any kind of pre-op diet at all. My surgeon did mine 'open' so she had plenty of room to move my guts around.

After I had my "last supper", the next morning I had to take milk of magnesia to blow everything out the chute. I was so shocked to see how much crap I had stored in there! But after a few hours I was all done ... it didn't take all day. Oh, and I was restricted to clear liquids for the day. The morning after that I was wheeled into the operating room.

I swear it's no big deal ... nothing to sweat over. It was by far the EASIEST part of the whole weight loss surgery experience!!!

Good luck, and don't sweat the small stuff.

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OPEN RNY: 03/06/08

JumboJulie

Oh, and one other thing to keep in mind. You have a 99% chance of having your taste buds do a complete turn around after surgery. Whatever protein you like now, you'll probably HATE after surgery. That happened to me BIG TIME, and to many many others around here.

Vitalady.com offers up tons of samples ... that will be great for when you get home from the hospital. THEN you can decide what you want to invest your money in. If you stock up now, you're gonna regret it. Trust me on this.

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OPEN RNY: 03/06/08

niseyweesee

I couldn't remember where I had gotten mine, soooo I did a quick search here on TT and found them!!! You can go to EAS.com | ENERGY-ATHLETICS-STRENGTH and they will send you samples!!! Or Call a different company...I can't remember their name... 1 (866) 333-7403 and they will send you 6 samples for free!!! I received mine from them in less than a week!!! They send out 2 strawberry Kiwi, 2 Chocolate Truffle, and 2 Oreos n cream!!! I hope this post helps you out!!!

niseyweesee

I want to add a ticker tape thingie, and all my pre op stuff!!! Do I have to add it everytime or is there a place to add it!!! I want cool postings too!!! HELPPPP he he he Thank you!!!

rachalrg

I Just Wanted To Say A Huge Thank You To Everyone! I Really Really Appreciate All The Advice And Tips! You Guys Are Awesome! I Am Soooo Glad I Found This Site! I'm Recommending It To Everyone! :d:d:d:d

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surgery/current/goal
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Surgery Date: August 28, 2008
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JumboJulie

OMG!!!!
I'm the exact same way!

The stuff I say here, STAYS HERE!!!!
((don't get my wrong, everyone who knows me knows I ride the short bus. but they don't need to know the details!))

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OPEN RNY: 03/06/08

Blueyz

Dr Callery didn't have us "clean out" at all and I really liked that idea. He just had us eat light the day before surgery. In the end, it was all good.

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Blueyz
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery 4 years out
239/103/125 below Goal fluctuating between 108-115
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah

Official Scale Whore # 27 (Recovered..I threw mine out!!)

Sue0609

"My understanding is that they'll make you "clean out" regardless of what your pre-op diet is."

I didn't have a pre-op diet or bowel prep. The program I went through requires a 10% body weight loss. Once that is achieved surgery is scheduled. About one month before surgery I was told I was doing great and I didn't have to lose any more weight but they wanted me to maintain what I'd lost. That was it. I couldn't eat after midnight the night before surgery, but I ate a big dinner before that. I'd never even heard of bowel preps until I started reading about it here.

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Surgery Date: 6/9/08

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