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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mrschizzy 07/07/2011

I went to the surgeon last week and set my surgery date for August 29th...wooohoo!! But...I do have to lose about 10 pounds (at least) before then to reduce my liver since it is fatty. He suggested I do 2 protein shakes a day and then a "sensible" dinner. The problem is, I am using Pure Protein shakes which are 12oz and I'm doing that and a piece a of fruit for breakfast and then drinking a shake and having some nuts and/or fruit and/or veggies for snack until dinner. But...I'm hungry! Two hours after I have a shake, I'm hungry and the nuts/fruit/veggies just aren't cutting it. What did you all do for the liver reduction phase??

deleted_user 07/07/2011

Lean n Green Diet:

Five protein shakes (low sugar and low fat) and
Dinner of 8 oz lean protein and
Two cups low carb vegs.
No fruit...

deleted_user 07/07/2011

I received a one-sheet copy of the pre-op diet on my visit with the surgeon four months before my surgery. I started the diet four days later and stuck to it completely all the way through surgery. I had no "last meal," I also worked out 4-6 times a week for 30-45 minutes per day (mainly walking). I lost 100+ pounds before surgery and have had no major physical complications. My surgeon told me after the proceedure that my liver was perfect for the surgery and all of my hard work pre-op really paid off. My advice to you? Follow your surgeon's orders, plus stop drinking all alcohol and stop smoking if you smoke. If you cheat, you only cheat yourself. It's sad, but true. My best to you. :)

deleted_user 07/07/2011

My surgeon required a 30 day, 30g of carbs or less diet to reduce the size of my liver before surgery. His explanation was that a smaller liver was the difference between small incisions or being cut open for the surgery. It was a tough 30 days, but for those 30 days I could eat more protein to help with the hunger. Lean deli meats and cheese were a good snack. Like mapajo said though, follow your surgeon's instructions ... he/she knows what will get the patients ready for surgery. Good luck! :)

deleted_user 07/07/2011

I replaced one meal a day with a shake.

mrschizzy 07/07/2011

My surgeon said I could start it two weeks before surgery, but I am trying to be a "good patient" and get an early start (like mapajo did!). I am also going on vacation in a couple of weeks (the reason why I didn't schedule my surgery until the end of August), and I wanted to lose a few pounds before I go on vacation. Although I will be mindful on vacation, I'm probably only going to be doing protein shakes for breakfast and enjoying myself the rest of the week (but not going overboard). That way if I do gain a pound or two on vacation, it will hopefully balance out with what I lost and I won't be starting completely over. I want to do this, I am really trying, but 2 shakes a day and 1 meal is just not working for me. If I'm hungry and I'm out and about, I am likely to make a bad decision on what I eat. Thanks for the advice...I guess I just need to find a method to lose the weight that I can work with!

deleted_user 07/07/2011

If you are not explicitly told to do shakes I wouldn't the liquid calories won't hold you that well.

Try cutting all carbs (like Atkins) and not going overboard on cheese and fats (mayo, nuts, salad dressing) if you can stick to it, it totally works and you won't feel horrible.

Good luck,
Brooklyn.

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