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What do the beginning steps look like for surgery?
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Hello - I have completed 4 nutrition classes now and have learned applicable skills that will help me in my life journey. I wish this was taught in high school when I was attending, "Once upon a time ago...", lol. Budget is tight, so I am introducing a new item each paycheck to see what preferences I will incorporate into my diet post-surgery. I have been scouring through so many posts trying to gather as much knowledge from other's experiences and that has been very helpful too. My surgery is not scheduled yet. I can tell I am losing weight, but my scale has stopped working so I am not sure how much. It was not mentioned as to how much weight I would need to lose prior to surgery. I am just being watchful as I have been these past few years. I am hoping the weight loss is due to the change in my medication from Wegovy to Zepbound.
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Deborah,
If it is like me, the purpose the liquid diet is to reduce the size of the liver so that it is not in the way of the actual surgery. In my case, I did 12 straight days of liquid diet. I lost about 8 lbs or so, but the surgeon said my liver was great. So, though the liquid diet is not easy, it was not in vain and it did the trick.
Hang in there. I won't say it gets easier going into surgery. But going into surgery you have a goal to work towards. Once surgery is completed, then the goal is to recover as smoothly as possible. I am in the second phase now. As you prepare in the first phase, just remember to keep your eye on the prize!
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@deborahctorres, good for you! You sound like a very organized person and determined. What preferences are making your list so far?