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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ChocolateAmazon 09/03/2012

I am on the first day of my all liquid pre-op diet, and OMG it is way harder than what I thought it would be. Thank goodness I just have to do it for two days. I am peeing out everything I put into me*sorry if that was TMI*. It is weird the regular pre op diet didin't bother me at all, but it has just been half a day on the full liquid and I am starving. This has got to be a head thing.I am not worried about it though because I am definitely going to do it. Have this happen to any of you guys?

deleted_user 09/03/2012

I'm feeling how you are chocolate.. my head hurt and I'm going crazy to eat something. Thank god my surgery in the early afternoon tomorrow because this is torture. And my daughter who is 1 keep sharing and trying to feed me LOL Ohhh my do I want to just bite that cheese cracker. But like you said its mental we can do this!!

feefee221 09/03/2012

Girl I had to do two weeks of Optifast that cost me $300.00. My surgery was one week ago today and still on a liquid diet and most likely will be for a few more days. Post Op appointment tomorrow. What I can say is that you will get use to it. Just try to do something else with your time. Which is what you are doing here with much support.

deleted_user 09/03/2012

I am right behind you Chocolate. I am starting tomarrow. I am grazing way to much on carbs and have gained 30 pounds since my surgery in Feb of 09. I really need help getting back to the basics. Are you drinking anything else other than Protein and water? I have read some people drink tomato soup or the cream soups. I picked two up for each day. HANG IN THERE AND GOOD LUCK!

deleted_user 09/03/2012

Chocolate...I really goofed. I was thinking too much about the 5 day pouch test. Just ignore my last reply please. Except for the last part.
HANG IN THERE AND GOOD LUCK!

deleted_user 09/03/2012

I can only imagine it is hard, but look at it this way it is preparing your for what is happening after surgery.

You can do this we are all here for you.

I didn't have to do the pre-op like you are doing. Sometimes i wish i did though.

deleted_user 09/03/2012

I am on day 10 of Optifast and after day 2 or 3 I was ok. I did have to fight the hunger demons, so I just tried to keep busy and stayed away from the smell of restaurant foods, temptations, etc. Now I am not feeling hungry and I have energy when I thought there would be none. The first couple days are the worst.

Keep going !

deleted_user 09/03/2012

Hang in there ! Your beautiful

deleted_user 09/04/2012

Trusssssssssssssst me !!! It is preparing you.., You wont have chew food ( or want any) for a few weeks......start slowly and eat slowly. Your tum tum has been soooooooo violated LOL !!!

deleted_user 09/04/2012

Your lucky when my surgery rolls around I will have to do a 1Week liquid diet!

deleted_user 09/04/2012

I'm in my 2nd week of my pre-op diet. Protein shakes, sugar free jello, sugar free pudding and lots and lots of water. My head hurts every day. But it's preparing us for what it will be like after surgery. My surgery is Monday the 10th.

SUZY150 09/04/2012

Two week liquid pre op diet. lost 24 pounds.
Prepared me well for the changes after surgery.

I liked chicken bouillion with dashes of curry in it.
V-8 juice, one small can a day.
No cream soups, only clear broth, egg drop soup, hot sour soup.
strain out the chunks.

Good Luck.

deleted_user 09/04/2012

I didn't have a pre op diet. But like everyone else says, it isgetting you ready for post op. The difference is you wont be hungry.I was thirsty. The mental hunger is the worst. You can do it! Just think of yourself and how you'll be a year from now. I am 7 weeks out and have lost over 55lbs. We are here for you!

deleted_user 09/05/2012

You can do it!!!! This too shall pass! I'm rooting for you! Go Chocolate! Go Chocolate! Go Chocolate! You're the BOMB!!! And....You are TOTALLY worth it!

deleted_user 09/05/2012

Trust me i'm stressing about doing this. I start the pre-op sept 17th and i'm going to start doing the slow eating, heavy chewing, no drinking next week. Any advice for making this change? I even asked my doctor for a hunger suppressant to see if that would help. I work in a high stress environment too, so this pre-op will be really tough but i'm hoping to just power through it. Any advice would be helpful.

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