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Hi I was approved for surgery 1/14/10 at NYU. I am excited and nervous at the same time. Can anyone give me any tips or guide me through my next few weeks before surgery?

I hope everyone's surgery goes well tomorrow.

I am scheduled for surgery on the 14th too. Day 7 of the liquid diet, I didn't think I would be able to make it this far. The first few days were tough but I'm okay with it now.The weekends seems to be a bit harder for me. I'm drininkg protein shakes and eating veggies, water and crystal light. I can't wait unitl I get to mushy foods.

Hi John 337, Thanks for the tip on the Gas X strips. I will be sure to have them ready when I get home. I read your profile, you look great, I am so glad that you've have succes with LB. It is good to hear that you have had such a great experience a NYU. I wish I knew what time I was having my surgery. They are supposed to call me the day before to let me know what time to come in. What do you think was the toughest part of getting the surgery? Do you miss not being able to eat as much food as you used to?

Hi Dark Angel How are you doing with your high protein diet.? I startig to prepare the stuff I am going t need for after the surgery. I have have to do an all liquid diet for 10 days after surgery, then I can move on to mushy stuff. It's been a challenge to stay with the liquid diet, but I have to say my hardest time with it was the first few days. Everyday that goes by is one day closer to my surgery day.

Hi DarkAngel62, You've come to the right place. Good luck with your surgery on the 15th. Are you currently on liquid diet, if so, how are you doing with it?

Hi Rhasha I am on a liquid diet. I get most of my daily calories from protein/meal replacement shakes and I am allowed 2 cups of veggies perday. I am allowed crystal light, diet lemonade, diet ice tea, sugar free ices, sugar free ello low salt broth and coffee. Yesterday was my first day doing the diet it was a struggle. Today seems better than yesterday. I am not thinking so much about what I can't have. I'm sure you will become more focused after you see your doctor. Remember that you want your liver to be in its best shape before surgery. (at least thats what I keep telling myself) It's difficult but we can do it!

Hi rhasha, Its so good to see someon else having their surgery on the same day as me. Have you started your pre surgery diet? It has been a struggle for me so far but I am hoping it will get better as the days go on. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I look forward to making this new change in my life. PM me if you would like to stay connected.

Hi Health_Habit I would say that it took about a month between first appointment and having a surgery date. My initial appointment date was November 2nd. I think it would have gone a little faster but I had to go back to my doctor for a more detailed weight loss information. I was actually given a tentative date during my initial appointment. Good luck!