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I was going to have a food funeral but I have been watching my diet and exercising 5 days a week. I knew if I went to a buffet and pigged out one last time I would feel awful and disappointed in myself. I decided it wasn't worth it. I've been getting ready for this since November 26th, 2013. I'm on the 12th day of my 14 day all liquid diet and feeling great! I'm so ready for my new life! I'm going to be the boss of food and not vice versa! This life change is about making permanent life changes and one of the major changes should be what we choose to eat. We need to learn the difference between need and want. Usually what we want is not what we need. This surgery is a tool and not a miracle cure. If it were everyone would be having out done. You have to change your life style for the rest of your life in order for your surgery to be successful. Good luck on your choices and your journey to your new life! :-)

April 7th is my big day! I'm so excited and nervous! I know I'm going to cry like a baby as I'm getting prepped. I've always been emotional and a big crier. I'm actually more worried about my 67 year old mother who is in kidney failure and on dialysis. If something happens to me she'll be devastated and all stressed out. I'm trying to stay positive. I don't believe anything will happen but there is always that voice in the back of your head.

Thank you! I'll check it out! :-)

I'm on Medicare Complete. Does anyone know if they cover protein drinks? If not, who would I ask? My nut? Or surgeon? My personal doctor?

Oh my goodness! So many emotions. I am on a rollercoaster of different emotions! One minute I'm so excited and determined and the next I'm questioning myself and scared to death! I'm wondering if I've done enough research and if I know for the most part what I'm getting myself into. Does this sound familiar to anyone or am I alone on this ride?

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I hope this is true! I'm going in April 7th at around 320 lbs.

Im glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks it's harder at night. I used to be able to go all day without eating and then at night I would stuff my face! Not good, I'm glad this surgery will be a helpful tool to teach me when and how to eat.

I'm on day 8 of my 2 week all liquid diet.

My stay is suppose to be 2 nights as long as there are no complications.

I am on day 8 of my liquid diet. It really hasn't been as awful as I thought it would be. When you are hungry drink! Drink lots of Water! Drink anything CLEAR! Really, stay busy! Clean, work out, anything that keeps your mind busy, DO IT! When you start getting hungry remind yourself why you're doing it to begin with. I figure if I can't do 2 weeks pre op of all liquid diet then maybe I'm not ready, but I AM READY! Ready to be healthy and off all of the meds I've been having to take for YEARS! I'll take Vitamins over drugs any day! Plus I want to know how it feels to be smaller and I want to know what I look like underneath all of this fat. I really, truly believe that in the end it's all going to be worth it, as I've heard so many people say. Also, I remind myself that one day I will be able to eat actual food again and it will be my responsibility to eat healthy and to exercise so I won't end up right back where I am now. I never want to go back! I want to keep pressing forward! You CAN do this and you and I will be so proud of ourselves after we've done it. Another goal down! We got this girl! Good luck with everything!

Thank you very much. Very informative and helpful. =)

Me too! I didn't think i would be able to handle or but it's pretty easy so far. I wonder if week 2 will be harder?Today was day 6 for me. I have to be on a 2 week all clear liquid diet. My surgery is April 7th. Good luck with your journey!

Smoking marijuana? I was straight with my doctor as I always am. No secrets between me and my surgeon. I have decided to stop smoking marijuana until after surgery and I am healed. I'm still trying to figure out if smoking weed causes ulcers. Wiki answers says yes but other pages say it helps with ulcers so idk. It will also be important to manage your munchies after smoking. Don't over il indulge and get sick and/or stretch your pouch. I think it best to be as honest as can be with your doctor, after all, He's operating on you and needs to know everything! Good luck! :-)

My surgery is April 7th. Anyone else joining me for surgery that day? 4/7/2014! That's my big day! So excited for a new beginning and a healthier me! I'm currently on day 5 of my liquid diet. Is not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. The worst part foot me is the diarhea. I had no idea everything I drank would go right through me. Is this common for everyone else as well?

I'll be more nervous as it gets closer. Right now I'm just concerned if I'm totally ready for this huge change. I'm a rollercoaster of emotions. I'm just going to sit back and try to enjoy the ride :-)

I'm taking muscle milk from Walmart in powder form. It has 30mg per scoop. I drink Water, flavored water, broth, tomato Soup, sugar free Jello and pudding. If I feel like I'm "starving" I can have a serving of cream of wheat.

I don't know what optifast is, so no I am not on it. Lol

My diarhea started on day 2.

I was told if my liver was not small enough when I was cut open the Dr. would not operate on me. So I'm kind of in your shoes. I've not had anything solid but I've consumed a few slushes. I have heard that is not good because they are full of sugar and sugar keeps the liver large. I've also had regular pudding. Ugh! So I still have 9 days to go and praying by then my liver is plenty small. I'd be honest with my doctor. Good luck!

I am on day 5 of my 2 week liquid diet. It's not as bad as I thought it would be. My advice is to try and stay busy. Keep your mind busy also. The worst part for me is the diarhea. I didn't know that was part of the all liquid diet. It sucks!

I would like to know as well. Thank you in advance. :-)

My surgery is April 7th and I have the same emotions. Mostly I'm excited but when the actual day is here I think I'm gonna be a mess! Lol! I am on my 5th day of my 2 week liquid diet. Is not been as terrible as I thought it would be besides the diarhea. As far as hunger goes, you stay full if you drink lots of water and broth. In the end it will all pay off. Good luck on your new adventure!

My surgery is April 7th and I have the same emotions. Mostly I'm excited but when the actual day is here I think I'm gonna be a mess! Lol! I am on my 5th day of my 2 week liquid diet. Is not been as terrible as I thought it would be besides the diarhea. As far as hunger goes, you stay full if you drink lots of water and broth. In the end it will all pay off. Good luck on your new adventure!

Thank you for sharing. Good bless you :-)