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Hi there, I had my surgery back in Oct, but I had it at Inova Fair Oak, in VA. Is that where you will be? I had a wonderful experience there and hope you do too.

Hi All, I just had my surgery 1 week and 1 day ago. I've been in quite a bit of pain and I'm quite depressed. I hear that this is perfectly normal, but I haven't seen anyone on this site mention it. I haven't had in solid food since October 4 and wont have any for another 3 weeks. I think it's strange that someone would say this is the easy way out, instead of losing weight the traditional way. This is honestly the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I'm sorry if I'm scaring anyone, because that is certainly not my intention, Does anyone have any words of wisdom for me?

Thank you so much for the encouragement, i truly need it right now. I'm just so surprised that I'm having such a hard time. For some reason, I honestly thought I would breeze right through this. I'm taking your advice and I will keep my eye on the prize!!!!

Thank you so much. I'm a bit better today. I guess everyday get a bit easier, huh? I so want to be at the place where I can eat mushies. I'm so over this liquid diet. Thanks again for your kindness.

Ah, mushy food, I absolutely can't wait. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement.

Hi All, I had my surgery on October 18th and have been doing relatively well. For some reason, week two I've been having a bit more pain than I expected. Is anyone else experiencing this? Good luck to all of you that have had your surgery or are about to. I know it will be life changing for me.

Hi there, it's funny because my husband and I went to Mexico exactly 3 weeks before my surgery. I checked with the hospital nurse and the doctor and they said it was no problem. Please check with your doctor to as they may have different requirements. Also, watch what you eat there as my hubby and I both had quite a bit of tummy trouble once we got back. Good luck to you.

Hi All, I had my surgery on Tuesday, October 18th and feel pretty good. The soreness is subsiding and I'm able to walk outside with no problem. My question is... I lost 15 lbs. during the liquid diet before the surgery, they weighed me the day of surgery. However, since I've been home from the hospital (2 days) my weight has gone up by about 20 lbs. I'm still on a liquid diet and have stuck to it completely. I believe that a lot of it is Water weight, but does this seem strange to anyone else? I'm kind of freaking out a bit. What if I had the surgery and then I don't lose the weight. That's got to be impossible, right? Did that happen to anyone else?

Hey there, I had my surgery on Tuesday, October 18th and I'm doing pretty darn well. I came home on Thursday and I've been out for two or three walks daily. My only concern is that I'm retaining a bunch of Fluid. I know this because my weight went up and not down. That was a bit discouraging. I hope all of your October surgeries went great.

Same here. My surgery is tomorrow and I'm a nervous wreck.

This is it, my last day of my old unhealthy life (except for the two week liquid diet). I'm excited to see what's in store for me next. While I didn't think in a million years I'd be able to stick to the liquid diet, I did an absolutely amazing job. I even had two weddings to attend these last two weekend and wasn't able to eat at either one of them, that was tough. Can anyone give me some feedback about how I will feel when I wake up. I'm not sure why, but that seems to be what I'm fixated on at the moment, just very very nervous. To all of you having surgery soon like me, I wish you the very best. Maddie

Wow James, you were up and around within two hours, that's amazing. I'm looking forward to being up and around tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for the good advice. Good luck on your surgery tomorrow. I remember waking up in the recovery room and walking back to my hospital room. I began walking two hours later and then every two hours around the clock. It was more difficult the first day because I had to drag around a pole with wheels that held all my I.V.s. in place They would unplug me from their electronic sensors and I would begin my walks with the pole. I was in the hospital for two days and got around 2 hours sleep the whole time. So try and get as much sleep as possible tonight.

Hi Pattycaketoo, I made some homemade chicken broth over the weekend and it was absolutely delicious. So much better than store bought. I took a whole chicken, covered it with Water, threw in carrots, celery, onions and some poultry herbs that the grocery store sells. Let it cook for a few hours and then strain out everything except for the broth. Amazing. Good luck to you. I started my liquid diet last Tuesday and it does get easier, I promise. This coming from someone who thought there is no way I can do this. Stay positive.

Hi All, I live in Frederick, MD, but I'm having my surgery at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Are there any local in-person support groups that anyone is aware of? Thanks.

That's kind of the way I felt, I didn't die Keep up the great work, it does get easier. I started one week ago today and scheduled for surgery one week from today. Let's get this over with.

Thank you so much. I can't wait to wear normal size clothes

I'm scheduled for 1 week from today. I'm very nervous, but excited to have this behind me. This will be my second week on the liquid diet and actually it hasn't been that terrible. How's everyone else doing today?

That makes me feel so relieved that she feel so good just 3 days post-op. My surgery is October 18 and I'm getting nervous. I've been doing the liquid diet since Tuesday ad I'm actually doing so much better than I thought I would. Best of luck to you and keep us posted. Maddie

Kristen, stay strong. I'm with you, I'm not really hungry, just not used to NOT eating. It's going to be a tough two weekends for me, I have a wedding both weekends and won't be eating at either of them I will drink my shakes and someone said, keep my eye on the prize. Yes, I'm very emotional too.

Hey there, I'm an October surgery buddy. My surgery is on Oct. 18 I just started my liquid diet on Tuesday. I have to say, I was dreading this part and didn't think I could do it. Guess what? I seem to managing just fine. Unfortunately, I hate the shakes, so I literally just suck them down quickly. I'm getting really nervous, but I'm sure that's perfectly normal. Have you had any second thoughts like maybe I can do this on my own? Maddie

Hey there, I'm having my surgery on Oct. 18 and just started my liquid diet on Monday. I have to say that if you just keep drinking the shakes (4 per day), I honestly haven't been that hungry. I get to eat a banana each day and let me tell you, man that tastes good after not eating all day. I really need to start drinking broth, but I haven't yet. Best of luck to you. This is NOT easy.

The best of luck to you. Mine is quickly approaching, so I almost know how you feel. Hoping for a fast recovery for you.

You have a very good point, only it's been 53 years for me. You are right, I can certainly do this, and I will. I appreciate the support.