jenc427

Im almost three weeks out and ive been to the movies twice since surgery. Preop i would have popcorn, a slurpee, sometimes nachos. And let me tell you. When i went in both times I was dying to just buy what i use to buy and just taste them! But i didnt. The first time it was during my first week post op and i just took my jello and water as snacks. The second time which was yesterday i just had water and a protein shake. It was hard believe me. But after a while i got so into the movie. It didnt even faze me.

Hahah! Yessss gotta get that protein in!!! Thanks!!!

I just started purees and i kind of stopped talking shakes. But i think I am going to add those back in for a while longer!

I think Im going to start setting alarms too! I am always drinking water and have water with me. But its still a struggle lol. We will make it work somehow!

Hi guys! Im about a little over 2 weeks post op and i feel like i am not handling my "meals" and my liquids well! Theres not enough hours in the day! I started purees today.....okay while writing that I wanted to slap myself in the forehead and tell myself to chill and give myself time to get the flow of things. Lol. But seriously, I had one egg this morning with cheese and a bit of chopped ham and had half of it for a snack later on in the day. I had a bite or two of tuna and then split a small container of canned mandarins for snack and dinner. And on top of that I drank as much Water as i could. Im still sipping now.... But damn! Getting in everything I need is like a full time job! Lol How did you guys plan yourselves better to actually have your 5-6 meals a day and the fluids without exploding?! At some point I feel like my little tummy is expanding with all the liquids im trying to get in. Any advice on how you did it? How you paced yourself?

Dont worry! I was thinking the exact same thing during my almost year wait!!! It will come soon! Im having surgery in Jersey. Englewood hospital. But Im from NYC. So itll be a bit of a drive there. Thank you!!! I am trying to remind myself too. Tell myself this is going to change my life in the best way!

Me too!!! I dont think ill get any sleep tonight. Where are you having surgery?

And im freaking out. I wasnt feeling nervous until I got the call this afternoon that I need to report at the hospital at 6am tomorrow. Surgery is at 7:30am. Now Im full of butterflies and anxious. ITS ACTUALLY HAPPENING!!! I need to pack my bag and calm myself down. Lol. Wish me luck everyone!!!! I'll see ya on the other side! Wise words and tips are most definitely welcomed right now.

Im actually going to have my last meal tomorrow night. And im thinking about it too! I have surgery Tuesday and Im on a one day liquid diet the day before.

I'm 25 too and I am having surgery June 28th!!! Soooooo nervous! My entire family is super supportive but I still would like to connect with buddies that can actually understand whats going on because they are going through it. Im from NYC, btw! Where are ya'll from?? @@JLynn24 @@allifay

Im on the 28th!!! Getting it done at Englewood Hospital in Jersey but Im from NYC. Sooooo nervous!

Same here. I need more drastic measures. I want to try this way and hopefully I can start enjoying my life too. We are all going through pre surgery jitters. And thats normal. Hopefully all goes well and we can look back and think we were so lucky to get the surgery done.

I'm for June 28th!!

I think that's what might help. Kind of preparing yourself for the negative. Just so that when you are going through it. Its less impactful (hopefully). I keep thinking should I just give "dieting on my own" another chance. But i really think i wont be able to do it alone. I need to extra tool this time. And its either this or continue not living my life.

You are almost there!!!! I have my pre-op appt on the 13th!! Getting this feedback is definitely letting me know I am not alone in my pre-op madness. Lol. I have read a few books in the last few months that i want to reread. Any suggestions? Good luck!!!