Thanks for asking. I was wondering too.

I love my sugar free Pumpkin Spice creamer.

 

I go to the Modesto Office so I can only speak to what they have said or not said. I think both offices are run basically the same, as they are supposed to be following Dr Coates rules/requirements. Dr Coates is very different from other Dr's in that he does not buy into a lot of the hipe other surgeons rant about. For instance he will do surgery on you if you are a smoker. Also they set a weight they want you to maintain but then say he does not mind if you gain 5 or so pounds more but don't gain too much!!! He has been doing this surgery for a very long time and he is rated as the best in the state. He understands that we are having surgery to help us with our eating issues that have brought us to him in the first place!!! It dose not matter what other Doctors/surgeons say, Dr Coates is our surgeon not them! If his office did not speak to you about your Liver, nor is it stated in your paperwork that you have an issue , I say stop worrying about it? As far as a pre op diet goes, I have to be on an all liquid diet the day before surgery, (Monday)! Period!!! If they did not speak to you or say you must do a 2 week all liquid diet then stop worrying about it !!! I am NOT a Dr but I don't believe eating junk 2 weeks before surgery can effect your liver that quickly!!! Did the office have you do some sort of tests, where the test results showed that you have an enlarged liver or liver failure? If not I would say stop worrying!!! Calm down!!! Perhaps its more about the change in our eating behaviors that we are facing! Or the fact that you just stopped smoking! God Bless You!!! I quit about 6 years ago but I still vape! I vape about 4 mg of Nicotine a week, which is like 4 cigs a week. The difference is I am not ingesting all the crap they add to a cig! There are studies that speak to what effects pure nicotine has on your body google it!!! I am sure you are a strong and very brave person just for the fact that you are going to have this surgery!!! We are doing this thing for our health!!! The fear of the unknown is perfectly normal, but we are going to bust through that fear, conquer it, and have a great life!!! Talk to you after our surgery! We can compare notes!!! I'm sending good vibes to you and safe wishes for our new adventure!!! The Best To You!
JoAnn
PS: I am having Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday!

Who told you that?

Oh my goodness Dr Patrick J Coates is my surgeon also and my surgery is at Dameron in Stockton CA! We have to follow our surgeons instructions only as he is the one performing our surgery! Therefore, I think he is the only one we need to listen too! Good Luck!

The nutritionist don't know Jack about the true needs and experiences of WLS patients. They only provide some theory they read about. Only use NUT advice as a general guideline.

I eat regular sugar everyday and I lost 150lbs post op. I did give up Sosa and sugar cereals but I don't miss either. I drink a lot of ice tea and hot tea which I add regular sugar to, and artificial sweeteners to. I als eat chocolate in moderation almost daily, and jelly donuts 3 or 4 times a week. 

It sounds like a lot but I follow a very very healthy diet other than the items above, and I need the satisfaction to stay the course.

I'm 2 years out this week and lost 100% of the excess weight. I also monitor nutrition and steps with a tracker and expect I always will ( by choice).