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I am on June 5 as well. Hello surgery twins Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

Me too, this is terrible. I am not a napper unfortunately, and getting enough sleep is already a problem in my life. Anyways, 8 more days to go Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Amanda ! Thank you for sharing ! It is so importang to process our feelings in that journey. I know I have been an emotional rolley coster, and especially on this liquid diet It is so cool that you are doing this with your wife. Will you get the surgery on the same date ? I hope to see more of your videos. Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am also still pre-op so I can't answer you from experience but I discussed this with the nurse from my program since I have a 2 year old who really loves to be hold, and at least worn. She said to really try to avoid it because even wearing on our backs solicits our abs and it can affect the recovery. Now, I am not sure it's gonna be entirely realistic but I want to avoid it for 2 weeks at least. It is still better than carry in your arm, and lift, your babies. Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

This made me chuckle too [emoji23] You'll be fine. Looking at all the differences between programs is relieving, I think. I ate one slice of ham on day 2. I am trying to avoid it now, more so that I can feel confident going into that OR. I am on day 5, 9 more to go ! Let's make it one day (or hour!) at the time Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

This is such a relief to read you all ! I keep thinking I will be recovering like from my c-section (from which I was truly fine physically but emotionnaly exhausted after a 48-hour labor, and truly exhausted because of the newborn of course). I am glad to know that if everthing goes alright, it should be easier. Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

I totally hear you, I would be so disapointed. There is a lot of planning around the surgery, it sucks to just change the date. Do you know why ? Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am on my 3rd day of an 14-day optifast diet and I am so hungry and tired. I want to workout but I feel I am gonna die lol. Did you workout on your liquid diet ? If so, were you allowed to eat a little more to compensate ? I really want to move especially because I know I won't be able to do so after the surgery. Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you all for your responses. This is very helpful. Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am on June 5th as well as Sheena78. This is getting soon ! [emoji5] Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

June 5th for me. I just started the liquid diet today, I am getting excited ! Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am glad to know you have more energy ! This is one of my worry. I must admit the liquid diet is what scares me the most in this process. I just started this morning but so far it is going fine. I admire you to have started early Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

Who has started their pre-op/liquid diet ? How is it going ? How are you holding up ? Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

Regarding caffeine, I believe it really depends on your surgeon and program. I don't have to avoid it, but I should limit my intake to 1-2 cups a day (including tea). Since I have a 2-week liquid diet where I am not allowed anything else beside veggies, I will most definetely keep my morning coffee for the sake of my sanity Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello everyone ! I am scheduled for June 5 and I am super excited but also super scared. I just learned 3 days ago that I will be having the surgery next month. I need to have 2 weeks of liquid diet on optifast which does NOT make me happy but hey, I will survive I am starting it next Tuesday (May 22). Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app

I was not expecting a date before August honnestly. But today, I got a call. Surgery is in three weeks (June 5) ! I am freaking out TBH. What is it that I need to prepare ? What food is helpful during the liquid diet and the first week post-op ? Also, I am still not clear about recovery time. Is it realistic for me to be working a week after surgery ? (I am a teacher and I would be on my feet 3h daily than I can sit). Sent from my LG-H831 using BariatricPal mobile app