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@@judi48 I am on day 4 of 14. It is hard but just remember we are so close to that surgery finish line. We can do this!

I know it seems impossible. I am on liquid diet day 4, it is a little rough. You mind tells you that you need to eat. But you need to find a shake you really like, get a ton of Jello, and get some bouillon for you broth. I promise you that it is way worse thinking about it than the actual diet. It will be so worth it in the end!!

@@cassie_vsg I know this sounds extreme but go on a liquid diet. sugar free Jello, broth, Protein Shakes, 1 Protein Bar a day. This is my diet I have to be on for my surgery and I have lost 4lbs in 2 days! It will make you a little nuts the idea of not eating but it will help you drop the lbs you need to.

Congratulations on your weight loss! That is awesome. I am not sure about the veggies, but I was told by my doctor that going forward I could only take Tylenol...period. I would check with your provider.

I am very lucky because my significant other and I work different shifts. So I get home and I am alone. I do not have to worry about anyone cooking around me and smelling the food. So for that I am truly thankful. He is very good to me and is keeping my favorite snack foods in the car so I don't see them lol! We talked about when we are together on the weekends that I will go into the bedroom when he cooks so it won't tempt me and I won't take my anger out on him!

With this many issues I would call your doctor's office and let them know what is going on. They are there to help! Hope you feel better!

I am on day 2 of my liquid diet. It is rough but I know I need to keep it up so I can get my surgery. I saw someone post that they do not like broth. I tried plain chicken broth and I gagged a little. But I added chicken bouillon to it and it makes it 100 times better!

@@judi48 I have heard that Gas-X can help with that. I am lucky I have not had that issue yet. What else are you allowed to eat/drink?

I have a hot chocolate Protein Drink and it is much better than this mornings. I have been reading everyone's posts and it sounds like you are all doing great!!

I started my liquid diet today.... The Protein Shakes are making me gag a little..not going to lie. I diluted them with Water which is making it a little easier to take in. It will be a long 2 weeks but it will totally be worth it!

I am starting my liquid diet on Monday. Not going to lie...pretty nervous... I just hate the idea of being so hungry two week before and after my surgery. BUT I am totally willing to do it if it means I will be a healthier me!! I am so pumped for the surgery!!

@@sassycas45 Girl I hear ya! We don't really have a choice and in the end it will be worth it. But man.. this is the part I am not looking forward to.

Awesome! That is where I get my Calcium chewy Vitamins from! I will have to take a look at those. Thanks Stacy!

@spicy06- My program wants me to use the Meal Replacement shakes. I used Bariatric Advantage. I think they have 6 flavors to choose from. You can order them online.

So I have to say I am not nervous about the surgery..at all. What I am nervous about is the liquid diet. For two weeks prior to surgery I am limited to broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, one Protein Bar a day, and Protein drinks. My best friend went through this and she was starving. I am not looking forward to this part at all. I feel like this is going to make the two weeks prior just drag on. After my surgery I will be back on the liquid diet for 2 more weeks but I will not be allowed to eat the protein bar. Anyone else nervous about this?

I have the same issues with my lower back, hips and knees. I am so excited that hopefully by losing weight I can get rid of some if not all the pain I have been in! One more reason to have the surgery.

My surgery is scheduled for March 3, 2015. I've been struggling with a bad hip and herniated discs for the past few months and am looking forward to some pain relief when I m not carrying so much extra weight.

@@stacy458 What Protein Drinks are you drinking? I am always interested in trying something else!

From what I have heard from a lot of people, this is pretty normal. In the back of your mind you are thinking, I am not going to be able to eat most of this stuff ever again. So you binge eat. You try to get in the foods you will not be able to eat. A lot of people do this and they gain some weight. It doesn't sounds like you are making yourself sick by eating so much. You are about to start a new journey and you are going to be giving up all of these treats. But I think once we have the surgery it will be easier. The temptation will be there. But in the back of your mind you will know that by sustaining from the crappy food you are losing weight and becoming a healthier person! Don't beat yourself up.

I'm March 2nd, not sure of the time yet, but I see the surgeon next week for my pre-op stuff hopefully they will give me my time then.

Seems like the closer I am getting to this thing the worse I am eating. It scares me a little, I am not eating a lot, but not very healthy and putting on some weight.

I am nervous about the pre-op liquids diet. Anyone else, just me?

My surgery is scheduled for March 17th. I'm 90% excited and 10% nervous. I feel like I'm so ready to get this started that I wish it was tomorrow.

I feel the same way. I'm so excited. I wish this was going to happen tomorrow!

I have my surgery date set for 3/9 and I am going to Aruba in November. I am so excited! Everything is all inclusive so we don't have to worry about paying for food or drinks. All I have to worry about is moderation and making good choices. I know that the rest of my life is not going to be full of chicken and salads. I know that I am getting a second chance at being healthy and I am going to take that chance and I am going to run with it. But if every once in a while I want a bite of a cheesecake, I am going to have a bite. The difference is I am not going to have a whole piece like I would have before.

Moderation, make good choices, and realize that we are all human is what is going to make this work. Knowing that every now and again you need to eat that small piece of chocolate so you don't eat ten other things trying not to eat it. Knowing that even if you eat a piece or even two (gasp) that you have not ruined your life and you can get back on the healthy ban wagon. Yes... we have all done something that has gotten us to this point, we have all over eaten, indulged, and one of our seven sins is totally gluttony.

No, there is no surgery to have on our brain that makes us want to work out and not eat our favorite unhealthy foods. But knowing that if we are able to make better food choices and make better life choices that we are going to be healthier and happier, then we are all going to get through this together and we can all succeed.

@@Thankfulmomof3 I am looking forward to being healthy, to being comfortable in my own skin, to not having DDD boobs that make my back feel like it is going to break, to no more hip pain, to having more energy, to being able to have more fun during "sexy fun time" I am ready to for my second chance at a better life and I am looking forward to trying on new clothes and not feeling worse after I leave a dressing room. I am really excited!!

I finally got my date today! I will be getting my surgery on March 9th!!! I am so excited and 100 things are running through my head! Any advice from people who have already had the surgery? Any one else getting theirs done in March??

I am getting my surgery date today! So excited!

I have a $350 program fee which covers nutritionist visits, personal trainer visits, and support group meetings. My OOP for my insurance is $1,750.00. I had to pay some out of pocket for the EGD and lab work. In the end I will end up spending a little over $2000.00. But can you really put a price on your health?

I will not miss wearing jeans or capris in the summer to cover my fat thighs, I will not miss always wearing a vest because I am self conscious, I will not miss double chins, DDD boobs, back, knee, and hip pain. I will not miss feeling self conscious being on top during dirty fun time I will not miss having to take 10 different pictures at different angles to hide my fat. I will not miss being a hermit because I am horrified that I may run into someone I used to know when I was smaller. I will not miss having to make up excuses as to why I cannot go for a hike with my boyfriend. I will not miss being unhealthy!!!

Some people have said they are awake and have to swallow a scope (they give you something to take to numb your throat) but I fell asleep. They gave me something to relax me and I was out like a light. I never had a sore throat and I even went to work after the procedure. I had no issues. Don't be nervous!