Nurse_B

I am not qualified to tell you what you are doing is right, or wrong, mainly because this is new to me as well, I am only 3 days post op. BUT I can say for me, it isn't a question of what can I get away with, it's what can I learn from this situation? I know what "what can I do early, what can I get away with?" has gotten me, obese. I have learned much about myself in a short amount of time, the first being, I am worth it to do better for myself. To follow the pre op diet, and now the post op. Have I had moments of weakness where I think, oh I can just sneak that and it won't matter, yes I have. The difference for me is, I haven't done it. After going through such a life altering surgery, I just want to do the right thing this time. I want to learn why I eat what I do, and when I do, and how I can cope with my emotions without food. I want to follow directions and not push it. I am not saying you can't do what you want, but don't you owe it to yourself to do the best you can? Just my two cents

I am not qualified to tell you what you are doing is right, or wrong, mainly because this is new to me as well, I am only 3 days post op. BUT I can say for me, it isn't a question of what can I get away with, it's what can I learn from this situation? I know what "what can I do early, what can I get away with?" has gotten me, obese. I have learned much about myself in a short amount of time, the first being, I am worth it to do better for myself. To follow the pre op diet, and now the post op. Have I had moments of weakness where I think, oh I can just sneak that and it won't matter, yes I have. The difference for me is, I haven't done it. After going through such a life altering surgery, I just want to do the right thing this time. I want to learn why I eat what I do, and when I do, and how I can cope with my emotions without food. I want to follow directions and not push it. I am not saying you can't do what you want, but don't you owe it to yourself to do the best you can? Just my two cents

The main reason I didn't cheat on my post-op diet was because I was terrified something would go wrong. I was deathly afraid I would be that one person who had a leak or tear out a staple or something. The fear of me having to go back into the hospital outweighed my need to eat food. Just something to think about, because if, God forbid, something does go wrong, you then have to tell your surgeon "well, I was eating this and this" just to hear "you're not supposed to be." It wasn't worth the risk, in my opinion.

12/2 surgery here. Doing well at home. Belly button incision and left incision are sore, otherwise moving around a lot. My stomach/intestines are making some awful noises with all of the air in there. Taking Gas-X and walking as much as I can. Trying to get all my Protein and Water in, feeling better each day!

12/2 surgery here. Doing well at home. Belly button incision and left incision are sore, otherwise moving around a lot. My stomach/intestines are making some awful noises with all of the air in there. Taking Gas-X and walking as much as I can. Trying to get all my Protein and Water in, feeling better each day!

12/2 surgery here. Doing well at home. Belly button incision and left incision are sore, otherwise moving around a lot. My stomach/intestines are making some awful noises with all of the air in there. Taking Gas-X and walking as much as I can. Trying to get all my Protein and Water in, feeling better each day!

12/2 surgery here. Doing well at home. Belly button incision and left incision are sore, otherwise moving around a lot. My stomach/intestines are making some awful noises with all of the air in there. Taking Gas-X and walking as much as I can. Trying to get all my Protein and Water in, feeling better each day!

Back home now. Surgery went well, EGD shows no leak. Just working on getting sips in. I feel very tired, napping all the time today. I'm sure most of it is due from the pain meds. A little sore on my left side but I am able to move around pretty well. Hoping I feel better each day.

Back home now. Surgery went well, EGD shows no leak. Just working on getting sips in. I feel very tired, napping all the time today. I'm sure most of it is due from the pain meds. A little sore on my left side but I am able to move around pretty well. Hoping I feel better each day.

Back home now. Surgery went well, EGD shows no leak. Just working on getting sips in. I feel very tired, napping all the time today. I'm sure most of it is due from the pain meds. A little sore on my left side but I am able to move around pretty well. Hoping I feel better each day.

Back home now. Surgery went well, EGD shows no leak. Just working on getting sips in. I feel very tired, napping all the time today. I'm sure most of it is due from the pain meds. A little sore on my left side but I am able to move around pretty well. Hoping I feel better each day.

Put me down for 135 pounds!!

Morning of surgery is here. I am off to the hospital. I am so nervous!!

Hello!! My surgery is in the morning, finishing my 7th day of pre op liquid diet. You will find a lot of really helpful posts here to get you through your pre op diet. Welcome and good luck to you!

Just finished my week on the pre op diet, surgery in the morning. For me, being distracted was the best thing for me to forget about the hunger. I got huge puzzles that my sister and I did at night to keep my brain occupied. I also made her play board games, decorated for Christmas etc. it felt more real than it has so far being on the diet. All week I had a range of thoughts from, "am I sure I can do this?, is this right for me?". Bottom line, think about the reasons you chose to do this in the first place, it helped me get through this week. It was much more emotional than I thought it would be, and confirmed what a messed up relationship I have with food. We can do this, we get a second chance to prove to ourselves we are worth it! Good luck to you, I know you will do great!!!

Just finished my week on the pre op diet, surgery in the morning. For me, being distracted was the best thing for me to forget about the hunger. I got huge puzzles that my sister and I did at night to keep my brain occupied. I also made her play board games, decorated for Christmas etc. it felt more real than it has so far being on the diet. All week I had a range of thoughts from, "am I sure I can do this?, is this right for me?". Bottom line, think about the reasons you chose to do this in the first place, it helped me get through this week. It was much more emotional than I thought it would be, and confirmed what a messed up relationship I have with food. We can do this, we get a second chance to prove to ourselves we are worth it! Good luck to you, I know you will do great!!!

Hello!! My surgery is in the morning, finishing my 7th day of pre op liquid diet. You will find a lot of really helpful posts here to get you through your pre op diet. Welcome and good luck to you!

Hello!! My surgery is in the morning, finishing my 7th day of pre op liquid diet. You will find a lot of really helpful posts here to get you through your pre op diet. Welcome and good luck to you!

Hello!! My surgery is in the morning, finishing my 7th day of pre op liquid diet. You will find a lot of really helpful posts here to get you through your pre op diet. Welcome and good luck to you!

Got my time today 9am on Dec 2!!!! Ahahahahaha. It's really happening! Happy thanksgiving to you all.

Another December 2nd sleever!!

I also hate the shakes, but am following the diet. The last few days I have been emotional about not being able to eat, this is harder than I anticipated. Two more days with the shakes then pure liquids. Surgery on Monday!!

Day 2 of pre op. I don't feel hungry, but I want so badly to eat normal food. I am good up until 4:00, then I go through a hissy fit with myself that I can't eat. December 2nd can't get here fast enough!!

Dec 2nd for me too! Getting excited! Hardly believe its almost here, seems like this journey started awhile ago.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Right there with you. I was fine all day, but this is the time of night I usually eat the most calories. My tummy is saying I am not hungry, but my head says I am STARVING. This is tough!