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It's a total life change. More than I expected but everyone says it gets easier in a year or so when the stomach heals. If you can lose the weight without the surgery I suggest you try as hard as you can. Your partner has to be with you 100% as the foods you can eat definitely changes. My family...

Good to know I'm not alone. Harder than I expected but feel better with the weight I have already lost, looking forward to sorting out the new life habits. Good luck to you too.

Hi Letrell, Your story is incredible. I think I am humbled by this experience. It is not as easy as I thought it would be. It has been about 3 weeks and really having trouble getting food quantities up. I've already lost 30 pounds counting the before fast which knocked about 15 off. I am having...

Hi Bigtallsis How was your surgery? We had the same date, sept 19th. Are you having any trouble eating? I have to stuggle to get food down. Very Tired at times. Hope you feel great. I have lost over 30 pounds, yeah. Feels good. Also having trouble finding calcium citrate chewable. Know of...

Tomorrow is my RNY and I am very nervous and excited. Nothing but liquids today but well worth it. Thanks everyone for all the help. I'll write back when I'm home again..

Thanks. I even cooked breakfast for my partner, hashed brown and eggs and it was pretty easy. TV commercials taunting me, it's no wonder we all gained weight. The hard part sure is the brain hunger but I've always like healthy food, just ate huge portions, soon that won't be possible. Right...

5 Days to go and I can't wait to get this over with. Sooooo Nervous, hungry and tired. Been on liquids since the 3rd and its the 14th, seems forever... AUGH>>> ha ha ha. Love all the support. Glad Im not alone.:p

9th day of liquid diet 9th day of liquid diet and 8 to go... Has anyone ever tried a Tablespoon of Lime Juice to beef broth? Tried it and it takes like thai soup...ALSO agree, yumm jello...:p

Thanks Everyone. Just drank a chocolate shake and am thankful I am halfway through the Pre-op diet. I wish I could sleep my way through the next 10 days. So much concern. Really appreciate the posts...Thanks Again.

Thanks. My insurance will only pay for the RNY. I'm worried and I hope I;m making the right choice, especially with no other option. Day 5 of liquid diet with 10 days left. already cleaned out, yikes...D is definitely for Discipline.

Please share your experience with the Rockwood Sugery Clinic.

Duodenal Switch - Is that always included in the RNY?

Hi Everyone. My surgery is scheduled for Sept 19th and I have been on Shakes broth and jello since the 4th. This is going to be harder than I thought. Tried Shaklee shake and it was terrible. Found one at Walmart that was better.. Good to read everyone's posts and know it's important to...

Hi Everyone! I am on my Pre-op diet day 4 and surgery is Sept 19... found a shake at walmart that met all the requirements. Already missing food but it's worth it I'm sure. Need a hew hobby besides cooking. Hope the next 12 days go fast!

4th day on liquid diet and counting the days to Sept 19th, Surgery date. I sure can relate. Good luck..