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Hi rfnl16 I have been scheduled for a surgery on the 27th. I am meeting my surgeon tomorrow. Planning to get the surgery preponed to the 20th. I am very tensed about the surgery, but every time I calm myself by saying 'my health will be much better' after the surgery. My doctor has not put me on any liquid diet (which worries me at times). The only addiction I have is towards coffee. I love a cup in the morning and one in the evening. Now, I've switched to decaf and one cup every day. I get a bad headache if I miss a cup a day. I have tried working on giving up coffee many a times, but always ended up with a crazy headache. Another concern is that I do not want to stay in hospital for more than a day. My furbaby gets real anxious when I am not around. My doctor insists on staying atleast 3 nights in the hospital :( @Carrie1122: Thank you for the positiveness in your reply and the details.

I start mine on Monday too. It is going to be hard, but which challenge is not hard. My spouse is totally against my decision of VSG, which means I have way too less moral support too. My doctor said I could keep eating anything that I wanted to until one week before the surgery (26th or 27th Dec), but when I read posts about fatty liver and its effects and all about shrinking the liver and how effective this could be during the surgery, I made up my mind to do the diet anyways. @lisa52: Remember that you are not alone in this journey. Many have struggled through this and have succeeded. Think of the reason why you are doing this surgery, that should motivate you. Indulge yourself in activities you like (reading, listening to music, television, etc.). Yes, your tummy will make rumbling noises and your head will immediately start pouncing too, try ignoring and keep yourself occupied in something you like doing. Keep repeating "You are doing this surgery for yourself, to be healthy and have a healthy lifestyle". All the best with your surgery. I pray to God that he gives you more strength and stamina through the next few days, during and after your surgery.