kimvox66

How did everyone do today? I can't find the darn list or I'd name the individuals, but I hope if you read this, you came through with flying colors and have already been up and walking around!

@@covarrubia911 and @@60&goin4it, I've got the headaches too! Not awful, just annoying and constant. Maybe it's a detox headache from all of the wrong stuff we've been eating ...??? Who knows, I guess we'll just have to power through it! @@dancingqueene, I'm sending huge positive vibes your way for approval. DON'T GIVE UP.

I'm on day 4 of pre-op liquid. So far, it really hasn't been bad. The best thing about it is, it's making realize how often I go for food for so many reasons, none of them having to do with actual huger. Because I'm on liquid, I have to stop myself and realize I cannot have anything other than my shakes. These habits are super engrained in me. I always knew they were but never new how deep they went until now. The other thing about the liquid diet is it takes all of the stress out of figuring out what to eat. I know what I can have an that's it. Plus, I get to supplement with SF popsicles (just discovered the tropical ones - delish!) and sugar free gelatin. Surgery in 4 days.. GAH! Thanks all for the great advice (gotta get me some of that biotin mouth spray), it's so incredibly helpful!

Only temporarily. If you continue to vocalize bel canto, and specifically focus on breathing and strengthening your diaphragm, you should be fine. It does affect you temporarily but am hang in there. Also, Deborah Voigt had RNY, and continued her brilliant career post op. She talks about it in her book, "Call Me Debbie". It's a great read. Best of luck to you!!

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James this was a great read, thank you so much for posting it! It really gave me great information and motivation (just started liquid pre-op with surgery scheduled a week from today -10/2). Continued success and happiness to you!

Just started liquid pre-op today. In a very strange way, it's kind of nice not stressing over what to eat or how much to eat. Anyone else feel that way? Anesthesia appointment this afternoon and surgery a week from today. WOW! Had a wonderful "last supper" with my husband last night at one of our favorite spots. Then came home and popped open a very nice bottle of champagne we'd been saving for a few years to have on a special occasion. For me, making the last night of "normal" a big celebration helped tremendously. I went to bed so happy and woke up this morning with the words "you got this" echoing in my head. and we all do. We can all do this.

HI edie! I start liquid pre-op on Friday. I'm quite frankly all over the map about everything. Some days I feel REALLY confident that tI can do this no problem and some days I'm thinking "oh s**t, I can't do this". I'm paranoid about EVERYTHING, from being hungry all the time pre-op to not getting enough fluids/protein post-op. GAH! Anyone else feel like that? One day, excited to get this going and the next dreading it?

HAH! I start pre-op liquid diet a week from tomorrow and all I keep thinking about is all of the "lasts" I'm having - to the point where it's borderline obsessive. "This is my last burger", or "this is the last pasta I'll be able to eat", or my favorite, "I better enjoy this Stoli, cuz it's the last martini I'll be able to have for a very long time". Crazy. I'm dreading next Friday because I feel lifetime's going to be a huge struggle to get through the week. However, on the other side of that is surgery. Now if I could just stop thinking about pizza......

Hi all! I am having my surgery on 10/2 at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. I am trying to start weaning myself off of my go tos - English muffins, pasta, rice, coffee, wine, vodka..... I'm realizing how much I really love food, cooking and dining with friends as well so I'm experiencing some anxiety. Does anyone else feel this way? Wanting the surgery, but at the same time saying "oh my God, what am I about to do?" I also can't quite wrap my head around the fact that at this time next year - hell in 6 months, I won't look like I do right at this minute. Anyway, thanks for "listening and good luck to everyone!

I agree with everything you said, Dream! Most importantly thbrown, you have to remember why you're doing this and stay the course. Maybe tell your mom she can feel whatever she feels about your choice, but you need her to be there for her grandaughter, as you are going to do this whether she approves or not. Congratulations on your decision and best of luck on the journey. We know what it took to get here, now let's see it through!

HI Everyone! I JUST got the call today, my sugery is October 2nd! This is the first time for me posting on the site, although I've gotten a lot of great infromation from reading many posts. I guess I decded to post now because afte I got "the call", it really started to hit me that after all the roads I've had to travel to get to this point, it really is happening. I'm excited and TERRIFIED at the same time. Anyone else feel that way?