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I am really curious how that will work out for me as well. I'm 4 days out of surgery and it's hard to know when to take the next sip of protein shake.

I have to agree with you totally. I have told my husband, my adult daughter and two girlfriends and my sister. I had no desire to tell my mother since I know from experience that she can't keep a secret. I really don't want to be bothered with the questions but mostly I don't want to deal with the judgement. People can be ridiculous and I'm not interested in the drama. Luckily (ha ha) this will also be my 2nd hyatel (sp) hernia surgery too, so I've told people that is the reason for the surgery and hospital stay. I lost 75 pounds on my own over a 18 months, with diet an exercise. It was the best I ever felt. Then I was diagnosed with an auto immune disease called Myasthenia Gravis. This disease attacks my muscles and I've between that and the 3 years of prednisone I've gained half of that back. Once I recover I plan to pick up walking again, for as long as my muscles can hang. I have given up soda's and this was a big contributor to my prior weight loss. So like others have commented, I'm going to politely say, I've given up sodas and cut my sugar intake and I drink all my water and walk more. I don't think I'll have any problems with people believing me and frankly I don't care.

Nervous. Worried, and excited. I'm not worried about the surgery in the least. I have total faith in my doctor, primarily since i've had a hernia surgery with him before. I think the liquid diet only makes it harder, emotionally. I know that might sound strange but eating this way, and knowing that my eating habits not only have to change, but will be drastically curbed makes me anxious too. I don't consider myself a big eater. I typically can't get through more than a single slice of pizza at a sitting, or eat an entire cheeseburger. I think I'm a grazer. And I've been on prednisone for a muscle disease for 3 years hasn't helped with cravings and snacking. The muscle disease keeps me from solid exercise. But I cooked breakfast for my family yesterday and ate a single strip of bacon and it was entirely amazing. Not sure what my point is here. Super excited to be thinner and reduce future health issues for sure!!! That's a big one. But the little guy that sits on my shoulder is worried about what my diet will consist of and what I'll enjoy going forward. I know i'll need to find another focus maybe. Especially to be successful. Bottom line, physically I'm entirely ready for this, mentally i'm nervous about my future. Weird?

My surgery is on the 24th too. So excited. Curious how you're doing on your liquid diet. I'm struggling in a super bad way...

I think the standard response for this is that each an every one of us will have different reactions initially to the surgery. I have mine next monday and your post gives me hope that my reaction can be similar to yours. I've read others that were different. Super glad you both have had such a positive experience outside of surgery. congratulations.

i'm April 24th too. what is your low get low carb diet like?

April 24th is my surgery

I am, and i'm really struggling with the cravings!!!

My surgery is on April 24th. Can't wait. I hope I don't screw this up.

No kidding!!!! I am having my surgery on the 24th, so Im seven days into my pre op diet and it's a real struggle. I did great the first three days. had the headaches and feet pain, but by Easter Sunday I just needed to chew something and I chose a handful of bbq potato chips and a very small brownie, the size of a quarter. Today, (monday) I am craving more chips. I'm not hungry, but craving... I know this is the rest of my life and I need to make changes, but the cravings are fierce. So, I'm going to get back on the wagon right now, and do my very best. I wonder if there is a weight loss requirement pre surgery (day of surgery) Excited, but also nervous about my liver now!!!