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@joysmiley64
That is great question. I looked at multiple pre-op diets from google search and they vary differently on juice. From have juice, have diluted juice or no fruit juice.

This would be a good question for your provider or nutritionist.
Do you have access to them via a portal to ask question?

@joysmiley64

Wanted to check in on how surgery went. The first few weeks after surgery are toughest.

Are you tolerating the liquid diet?

Hi, my surgery took about 5 hours as they had to remove scar tissue, mesh that was stuck to my liver, and staples from a surgery I had about 20 years ago. I did very well and came home with very little pain. I started the blenderized diet and have done very well with it. I still drink 2 or 3 protein shakes a day. I have been able to meet my 80 grams of protein everyday besides the 64 oz of water also. I have lost about 8 pounds since the day of my surgery, a total of 38.6 pounds as of today, Thursday. I haven't been doing any of my exercises yet that I was doing before the surgery. I do walk as much as I can throughout my apartment and outside. I have a heel spur that needs attention when I can have it taken care of so I will be able to go for longer walks. I manage to get close to over 2000 steps in. I am very happy I had the Roux NY, as I am no longer on long acting insulin and only on a sliding scale with my fast acting. Most times I don't have to give myself shots at all. Now to work at getting off my other meds! Happy days!

Joyce, I hope you are well. How did your surgery go on August 19, 2024? Any tips for at home recovery?

Wonderful Joysmiley64 that you are doing so well! I am almost finished my 8 change classes & probably won’t have the RNY until late Feb or March. I have 2 large hernias that & I, too, have lots of scar tissue. Had bowel obstruction surgery some years ago & ever since hospitalized what seems like every 6 months for another obstruction, so. I expect my surgery might be a bit longer than usual.
God is the Great physician & He has instilled such wisdom & skills in Mayo surgeons & all who help us get ready for this lifelong journey! Keep going, you are doing great!

Thank you for sharing your list. I will start getting ready too.

I highly recommend two non-food things for the period of time right after surgery: 1) a small insulated container for soups and broths, especially during cold months. It will take a while to get your sips in after surgery and nobody wants to drink cold soup. 2) a baby spoon and/or a small pickling fork for when semi-solid foods get re-introduced back in to the diet. It keeps bites small and helps with the relentless chewing. Sending you all best wishes for successful surgeries and happy healing.

Hi! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. It has been 4 months since my surgery and I am doing well. I have lost a total of 72 pounds since February of this year. I have lost 42 pounds since my surgery. I am currently down 2 pants and 2 shirt sizes and feel so much better. I finally gave away my bigger sweatshirts and donated many pairs of pants to Good Will.
I have had some difficulty meeting the 80grams of protein, but I know I am getting over 60grams for sure. I get plenty of liquids in during the day having water, protein water, protein drinks, diet juices, and broth that I add protein powder to. I have had some trouble with dumping syndrome due to some foods don't agree with me. I have lost my sense of taste for certain foods, and found I cannot eat a lot of bread. I have to cut the crust off and if I have a burger, I can only eat half of it if I eat the bun. I can't eat much of anything with a lot of sugar. Dumping Syndrome!!! I get the runs!
I fell in my living room a couple of weeks ago, and hurt my ribs, after tripping over my dogs doggie steps. Hurt my ribs! Been trying to do some exercises in bed, but I am limited right now until I start feeling better.
I have seen my surgeon as scheduled, and she is very happy with my results. My kidney doctor did put me on Potassium as it was low when I was tested about a week later.
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Nice pictures Joy. They clearly reveal the changes you mentioned in the text. Congratulations on the progress you have made. Best wishes going forward.