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I really feel for you. Things don't always go the way we expected. It's great that you have recognised your battle with alcohol. Not everyone has such in site. Sobriety will give you back so much more,than a normal liver function test. It will give you piece of mind, self belief and improve your health and self esteem. This is a difficult game that we play but it is worth it. First things first, believe you deserve the best and take one day at a time.. The rest will follow. You are worth it.

That good news, sounds like your right on track!

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Hope it was good news for you ChunkyMonkey 76. I have had to postpone my surgery due to my sons illness and now have another 7 weeks to wait till next available....... Lost 3 kg on optifast now I'll have to do that over again in 5 weeks. Things can certainly change in the blink of an eye. So much planning then everything changes. Thinking of you and hope Friday is your day[emoji106]

That is so close[emoji4] how are your nerves? I got a curve ball today, my son will have to have surgery the same week locally and I don't think I can bear to be over 1000 km away in no condition to help him. Sooo don't want to change my surgery date. See what strings I can pull tomorrow. Are you all organised for when you head home? I think the extra day is a good idea.

Thanks Sisterchip [emoji4] I'll check it out

Hi, we have surgery on the same day. I am on a 2 week optifast diet that is very strict and I can say I am not enjoying it one bit. The way I am keeping myself on track is by reminding myself that my life may depend on my compliance with this diet. My liver needs to shrink as small as possible for the surgeon to do his best work. I need to do my bit so he can do his and I don't want any half measures that's for sure. Best wishes, you can do this.

Thanks for the tip about the Australian FB group, there really are a lot of us out there. Shame they didn't make it a secret group as apposition to a closed group. Just gives a bit more privacy. Is there a way around that. I would really like to join??

Hey I'm March 8th. Around 2.30 pm. Had my band out last June after 2 slips. Now going for RNY

Our numbers are growing, it's so good to talk in Kgs and mls. I have started my pre op diet, to weeks on optifast and it's going ok so far. I can add a cup of salad and a cup of steamed veg a day as well as a few frozen blue berries to my shakes. Pretty good really! I'm from North Qld so I am coming down to the Wesley in Brisbane to have my surgery on the 8/3. Also nice not having to write that back to front....those of you who have been on other forums will know what I mean. Anyway I am just keeping busy with work and next week I will get everything organised as I plan to stay down for at least 10 days. Let's keep the conversation going [emoji4]

Thanks for the reply, the m just starting my 2 week pre op diet. Optifast 2 meal replacements day an 1 small low carb meal. Cut the caffeine last week. Were you able to go back to coffee? My weight is 90kg. Much higher before the band. Dr says to expect to sit around 78 but that isn't even within my BMI healthy weight. I think I can do better than that. Main goal is to fix the GERD and hopefully relieve the back and foot pain. I haven't seen sugar free Popsicles which I think might be good post op. Do you know of any brands. What things did you find helpful?

I've messaged you a link. Yes I'll have to have my last supper this weekend. Valentine's on Sunday is a good excuse. We'll be pretty cheap to take out after that won't we :-)

Yep I have a supportive partner but he will only be there for a few days. Where do you buy the Degas, is that it's only name? I also read that optifast do a range of soups and puddings high in protein so I will check them out for the immediate post op. I have got 2 weeks of fluids then 2 weeks of mush! I can't remember exactly but I think it was the same for the band.

Hi, I have to use optifast for my 2 weeks prior and I'm getting a protein powder called Robb Jay On line which is a bit exy but highly recommended by someone I know. I have heamacromotosis so I don't know if I'm going to need iron supplements as my body already has too much. They don't offer this procedure up here and I have full cover so getting it done in Bris. Yep I went through the fear stage, see my post in the general bypass forum. I got really good advice from there and I did the exercise of writing down all my fors and againsts so I have that all written out to remind me when I start to 2nd guess myself. I haven't got a dietitian yet, best I do something about that! How are you going?

Hi, so you will be 4 days ahead of me. I was also thinking of starting the pre op diet early with a big reduction in carbs and cut the caffeine as when I have done this in the past I have suffered headaches and brain fog for a few days. I'm from Cairns but having my surgery at Wesley. Going to try to stay in Brisbane for 2 weeks if finances allow, just for the rest and follow up. I too had the slipped band, 1st time had it replaced, 2nd time just got it out. Both times due to extreme vomiting. Who did you use as a dietitian? And what brands have been recommended. Australia is so much more laid back with all of this than the US. And looks like we have a helpful mentor in Elizabeth :-)