Hi Everyone

[Ganyssa]

I'm new here. I'm Christie, I'm pre-op for 25 more days. I'll be having lap RNY on November 30. I'm starting my liquid diet tomorrow - my surgeon requires four weeks of Optifast pre-op.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass A type of gastric bypass procedure which combines restrictive and malabsorption techniques - meaning, it reduces the amount of food a patient can comfortably eat (restriction), and also reduces the amount of calories that can be digested in the small intestine (malabsorption). This combination of bariatric methods leads to greater weight loss and the roux-en-y procedure is seen as one of the best ways to treat clinically severe obesity. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

[MsJacquiiC]

Hey Christie and welcome to The Journey - you can edit your avatar if you like

2 and a half weeks to the big day eh? I know you must be excited...about the surgery. But probably not too excited about the optifast diet LOL - Thank goodness my surgeon didn't require a pre-op diet except for the mandated dietician classes.

Anyway - congrats on beginning your journey and again = welcome. Enjoy and happy posting!

Jacquii.

Registered Dietitian A dietitian is an expert in food and nutrition; A person who has studied diet and nutrition at a college program approved by the American Dietetic Association, completed 900 hours of supervised practical experience accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Dietetics Education, and passed an exam to become an R.D. Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. They also supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The term "nutritionist" is also widely used; however, the term nutritionist is not regulated as dietitian is. People may call themselves nutritionists without the educational and professional requirements of registered dietitians.

[Lynn P]

Hi Christie!

Good luck on the Optifast. If and when it gets tough, just remember that it is helping your liver to become more healthy for surgery. It is worth it, just keep your eye on the big picture! Hang in there!