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I agree with you reality has definitely set in. I start my liquid diet tomorrow morning and I am just realizing this is the last day I can eat what I used to! It's really sobering because I think there might be a little grieving process that will go on after surgery. Don't get me wrong, I am looking forward to even the liquid diet and then surgery and life after losing weight but man will I ever get to eat cheesecake again???

You can add me too -- tracydanyluk

I hear ya!! We can do it together...I am starting mine Monday so lets support each other! You CAN do it!

It should, I hope, the main reason is to make sure my liver shrinks a little. My dietician today said that t is 60% of my needed caloric intake and I haven't lost anything up till now so I'm thinking, if I can keep on it, I should lose quite a bit. Not necessarily the best way - ultimate "fad" diet but we'll see lol.

I can have 4 bottles of Ensure plus three cups of skim milk per day... Not sure how it will be but will keep you posted

Wow! All is done and now I start a 3 week liquid diet on Monday and then surgery! Glad all the hoops are jumped through and so excited to start the real journey. I just want to thank all of you for sharing and for this forum as it makes me less nervous. Good luck all and I look forward to hear of your experiences once surgery is done.

So I haven't had my surgery yet (booked Dc 12) so don't know what it's like -- have a question though-- are you ever hungry with that little amount of calories?? -- not knowing what to expect!

I guess I should have said that I am getting it done in Edmonton, Alberta (CAN). Dr. Karmali

Finally got my date! December 12!!!

Oh wow I didn't know they did them in Red Der. I'm part of the weight wise clinic in Edmonton and have Dr. karmali as my surgeon- just eagerly waiting for my date!

I want to walk into a "non plus sized" store without having the salesclerk looking at me funny and buy something tight, fancy and not black!

Edmonton, AB, Canada -- I seem to be one of the only Canadians on here... Lol.

Hi all, I'm new to this and am waiting for a surgery date. I'm hoping it will be in October or November. I'm from Canada so it is actually covered by healthcare! I'm 42 and have been yo yoing since I was 14. I'm scared that I will struggle with this but after reading the stories on this site am feeling more encouraged. Is the liquid Pre op diet hard to do? Ask for sharing your stories it makes me feel happier with mndecision to have surgery.