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Shelley Burt
  • 44, Female
  • Springfield Gardens, New York
  • United States
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What's your current situation as far as weight loss surgery?
I'm considering it
About Me:
I am a 43 year old mother of twin 5 year old boys. I am schedule for surgery Sept. 11th (will be a day of freedom for me.) I am an educator and work with teachers and students in instructional/educational technology. My sons are on the have Autism and ADHD and are a miracle handfull to say the least. They are progressing beautifully and it now their mommy's turn! My husband Robert is always very supportive in all my endeavors but I think he is a bit aprehensive about this one.

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At 2:58pm on January 6, 2009, John said…
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At 6:52am on June 30, 2008, Shelley Burt said…
Julie, Thanks so much for giving me these details. I will discuss with my surgeon when I return at the end of July. As I researched further yesterday I discovered that this is the pre op standard. When is your surgery? Good Luck. I look forward to reading about your experience.
At 6:41am on June 30, 2008, Julie said…
Hi Shelley! My surgeon has all of his patients go on a special diet for two weeks prior to surgery. It is very high protein and is between 800-900 calories a day. Plus you have to drink 64oz of water a day. The purpose of the diet is for you to lose weight before surgery, and to protein-load your system. The weight loss shrinks your liver and stomach, making laparscopic surgery easier for the surgeon. What foods do you eat on the diet? Well, it's all provided by the doctor (you pay for this out of pocket, insurance does not cover usually). Anyway, you have a choice of many items. 1 pt items: 8oz protein shakes, gelatin, pudding, various 6-8oz soups, cold fruity protein drinks and 2 pt items: protein bars,wafer cookies, soy nuts, soy snacks. Anyway, you order it ahead of time so you have it on hand, and you eat ten points a day. You are not really hungry because you're eating a lot of protein, but I feel a little tired. I lost 9 pounds in the first week. I hope that answered your question!
 
 

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