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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dragondebbie
dragondebbie
Hello All

Please a little advise Next Sunday March 6 I will be starting my liquid diet 3 protein shakes a day .one protein bar and veggies and a small fruit allowed. I keep getting head aches But my question is how did you handle things when you got hungry what did you do to keep on the path so you can have the surgery and your liver had shrunk I just feel like I am struggling with this and I not going to do well .
MNMama
MNMama
I was starving hungry during my liquid diet, I wasn't allowed anything else for 4 weeks before my sleeve, and then it was another 3 weeks after before I could start with purees. I had to stay in the moment and not focus on what was "out there" and coming at me for the next month.
One thing that really helped was to drink as much water as possible. If I didn't drink enough water, I actually had stomach pains, but staying filled up with water in between my liquid "meals" helped a lot. I lived "meal" to "meal" and focused on getting many glasses of water in, and getting to the ladies nearly as often. LOL
The liquid diet was the hardest part of the whole journey for me, but one of the most important parts.
Keep this in mind, you are setting your doctor and body up for the safest possible option. The smaller your liver, the safer and faster the surgery, better opportunity for success, and quicker and more comfortable recovery. Short term pain for long term gain!!!
Smaller liver..... safer.
You can do this, live moment to moment, and keep your long term health goals in your heart.
akgirl48
akgirl48
DragonDebbie. I had to do two weeks of only protein drinks and water. After the first 3 days it wasn't bad. A means to an end. You can do anything for a little while. You will be great. Go for it Kid. See you at the other side. What a journey.