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Been and gone and booked it!

Thanks Di

Your right about the funding bit but it was the only way for me - no chance on the NHS.

Preop diet will be along the lines of slimfast type of things but they will send me details nearer the time!

Love the new hair do by the way - you need to change your picture!

Maz
 
I would think our pre-ops will be the near enough the same as we have the same company doing it and when I asked they do the same for all I think...if you want details Mazza I can pop them up
 
All patients who are about to undergo WLS must follow a strict Low calorie diet for at least 7 days before their procedure (you may chose to start earlier 10-14 days) We recommend a liquid pre-operative diet based on shakes and soups from the Slimfast range. you can also consume fruit and most vegetables.

By using the Slimfast meal replacements it mean that we can really control your calorie intake before surgery it also removes decision anxiety on your part.

by following a low calorie liquid diet you will
  • reduce the size of your liver which will make you surgeons task easier
  • be prepared (physically and psychologically) for the fluids only stage of the post -op nutritional plan (remember for 2-3 weeks after surgery you will be having fluids only)
  • you may even loose a few pounds before you have surgery - a great way to start your weight loss journey.
7 day pre-operative diet


Breakfast - 1 Slimfast ready to drink shake or smoothie

Lunch - 1 Slimfast ready to drink shake or smoothie

Dinner Slimfast soup ((these don't seem to be being produced anymore so I am making my own clear soup chicken and veg))

snacks 1 additional Slimfast shake/smoothie/soup

You should also consume 3-5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day these can be with any meal or as snacks


A portion ?
  • 1 piece of fruit apple pear banana
  • 2 plums
  • 2 Clementine's
  • 80g dried mixed fruit
  • 80g dried weight vegetables (NOT POTATOES)
  • cereal bowl of green salad
Drinking
you can drink as much water and low cal fluids (less than 3 cals serving) as you like including tea and coffee (with a splash of skimmed milk) before and after surgery you should aim to drink 1.5-2litres of water / fluid a day.
After surgery we strongly recommend you avoid fizzy drinks for at least the first 3 months after surgery these can cause pain and discomfort from trapped wind. You should wean yourself off fizzy drinks during the pre-op stage.

Vitamin and mineral supplements

during the pre-op stage it would be a good idea to get into the habit of taking a multivitamin&mineral supplement. you should ensure your supplement of choice contains B-vitamins, Iron, Calcium and zinc.

hope this helps:D
 
Hi Mazza, congratulations on booking your surgery, I have my fills done with the WLS group at Preston. Did u say u saw Deebol there?? I speak to Dee alot over texts cos we had surgery at the same time but didn`t realise she went to preston for her fills cos she lives in Birmingham???
 
Hi Mazza, congratulations on booking your surgery, I have my fills done with the WLS group at Preston. Did u say u saw Deebol there?? I speak to Dee alot over texts cos we had surgery at the same time but didn`t realise she went to preston for her fills cos she lives in Birmingham???

Hiya

She came to Brum for her consultation think she is from Coventry. Really glad she is having the band, think it will really suit her (sorry Maryanne talking about ya!!).

Anyways had a little fill yest just half a mil, text you in the week good luck for Thurs.

Dee xx
 
Hiya

She came to Brum for her consultation think she is from Coventry. Really glad she is having the band, think it will really suit her (sorry Maryanne talking about ya!!).

Anyways had a little fill yest just half a mil, text you in the week good luck for Thurs.

Dee xx

Hi Dee, thanks for that Im sure it will be the right thing for me too! cant wait x x
 
Congrats Mazza,

I had a bypass done 8 weeks ago privately but I went to Manchester, I actually live half a mile away from where ur having ur surgery so shout if ur short of visitors!!!
Good luck, I paid £10,000 for my bypass and I'm skint but its still the best money i ever spent and no matter what financial problems we may ever have...this is the one thing i know we would never regret x x x
 
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