Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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kldhc 01/19/2013

I am starving....starving...starving...these little sugar free jello, and protein drinks we make are for the birds. I can drink soup broth. And have sugar free popsicles or fudgesicles...it is so cold outside I cannot even think about fudgesicles or popsicles. I can eat light yougart. But, everything is all sweet drinks etc...nothing else. FRUSTRATED...I will admitt I did cheat...and I have 15 pounds to lose they said by monday. I lost 10 already...but I am just sick that I cannot have real food. Did anyone else go through this same diet as I am right now???

deleted_user 01/19/2013

I was on the same type of liquid diet before surgery, I know it's not fun but you're almost there. Can you drink decaf coffee or tea? Sometimes if you switch it up a bit and have something hot it seems to help. Don't worry to much about the last few pounds, they just want to make sure you're willing to stick to the plan so that they know you'll be successful post op. Good luck

deleted_user 01/19/2013

I did the liquid diet for 3 weeks, and it was nooooooo picnic!! but you CAN DO THIS!! think long term, think of the outcome, think of all the reasons why you are doing this...I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS NOW, and HOW HARD it will be more times then not... but trust me..it IS worth it.
and moesmemories is right...those last 5 pounds wont matter...they just want to see how strong your will is...good luck :)

kldhc 01/20/2013

I am just four day from having this surgery and I broke down and ate food at a restraunt...now what will happen??? I was starving and had a horrific headache. Am I in trouble now??

deleted_user 01/20/2013

Not the right thing for everyone but I had small amounts of fav foods at dinner
Had my protein drinks during the day
Allowed a lite meal at nite, and I enjoyed them
Still lost the weight
Are you allowed any foods at all or all liquids?
All Drs seem to be different

Lcat4 01/20/2013

I didn't drink that sugar free crap because of the chemical sweeteners. I used stevia if I wanted sweet. Stevia is a plant with 0 cal and 0 sugar. I'd get tired of that stuff too if I had drank it

deleted_user 01/20/2013

Welcome to the group kidhc! Don't beat yourself up. After the surgery these issues won't be there. They give you a goal so you will try to reach it. If we were able to lose weight and keep it off there would have been no need for having wls. d

kldhc 01/20/2013

So my surgery is three more days. My headaches were so bad yesterday I went to the hospital...did not know what was wrong with me. So they gave me some meds...it is probably something to do with this two week prep. Then I went out to dinner at 4 am. I guess I just unshrunk my liver on that one. They say that is why we have to do this prep before hand...to shrink all the organs. Do you ladies think I will be for this surgery?? I go to the doctors office tomorrow for final weight in... a little nervous here :(

deleted_user 01/20/2013

Don't beat yourself up for what you did. You had a slip and just keep up with what you need to do. I had a few slips prior to my surgery and I am now almost 6 weeks out and doing great. The doctors are pretty understanding - at least mine really was. You can do this. The preop is much harder than after surgery!

deleted_user 01/20/2013

Im doing the same diet. I have a week left. I have a horrible headache today. Its hard but you only have a few days left.

I heard it was not just to see if you will stick to it but its so you can cleanse your liver etc. Has anyone else heard that? I think you will be fine with eating something here and there. Just dont over do it. Your almost there!

kldhc 01/20/2013

I heard .it was to shrink the liver and surrounding organs. Ei.ther way I did cheat. I did better today. My weigh in is tomorrow. And then comes Surgery day on Wednesday. I have to say the prep started out okay and then seemed to get harder to do. I wish everyone goodluck.

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