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I understand sweetie. I just finished day 12. Day 9 was a horrible day, then day 10 came...and it just didn't matter anymore. Kinda weird. Maybe you'll hit that point sooner than later. Use this time to really understand where your hunger is coming from and what your mental cues are. It's been a very eye opening time for me. Don't skimp on your shakes or any other drinks or Jello or whatever you can have. Keep it going in. Getting ALL the shakes in will help your body calm down and not feel like you're starving.

Done with pre-ops today. Surgery Monday! Now to wait......

Good Job! It'll all smooth out. Praying for you.

yikes!!

Thank you!

OK, I don't know if I'm just letting the liquid diet get to me or what, but as hungry as I am right now....I can't imagine looking at 1/4 cup of food knowing that it's supposed to be satisfying. I know my stomach is still the size of a football, full of Grehlin, so it's making it difficult to see. WILL I be satisfied with 1/4 cup of food on the other side of surgery? Will my head shut itself off from this feeling when I finally get some food? I hear a lot of unhappiness and strife on this forum from post ops, and the way I feel now makes me wonder if I'm just crazy for wanting to do this so badly. Please tell me some wonderful, flowery tales of fullness and satiety......

Thank you Amanda. That helps a LOT. I'm getting a little scared or "cold feet" today, as we're leaving for Dallas in the morning. I have my first appt. with Dr. Kim Friday, then surgery Monday. I think once I talk to him I'll feel better. Today was much better than yesterday, I'll have to admit. Thanks again!

At home I use a tiny blender to make my protein shakes. I would like something "for the road" that I can just shake it up, but the old kind of shaker I had was lousy (red lid with a tiny cap that comes off). The lid used to blow off when I'd shake the stuff up. What's out there, and where do I find it? Thanks for suggestions....

I only run when chased! (maybe that will change one day

You NEED to risk the loopy/sleepy thing. You must be a good girl and take your pain meds. When someone cuts you in many places and sews you back up, it's a given that it's going to hurt. That's why they prescribe the meds. I think if you just try it, you will find you are much happier about everything when the pain is decreased. Even if you're in a fog. Just do it. Like someone said on here before: you don't get extra points for leftover pain meds!

It's hard girl! I'm cracking under the pressure! We can do this though!!!

Thanks Kemo! Good point. I'll try to keep full of something I can have. It's hard feeding 3 boys and a husband and not taste what I'm cooking. I think today will be better

Don't be lifting heavy motor parts!!

What did he say about long term effects??

Ya! It's like you suddenly wake up and say "what the heck am i thinking????" then you have to remember all the reasons you chose this.... I'm in 5 day pre op freak out mode right now.

Way to go!!!! This gives me great hope!

Yay! Day after me!

I agree. PdxMan is the one to ask.

Thanks guys. That is encouraging. Do any of you ever imagine a big old mouthful of your favorite food and just want to cry? Or does it totally gross you out? (I'm hoping for the second option.) I've been weepy today too. I'm thinking it's the hormones flowing from the liquid diet weight loss effects. I'm in full blown menopause right now, so it's weird having all of that going on with the hunger and gravity of the moment with surgery coming. I'm glad y'all understand. Thank you. Anyone else wants to chime in- the more the merrier!!

Good to hear!

Ohhhhh... the good ol' ng tube. My poor grandma had one near the end, and she was miserable.