Pre-Op Diet for June 10th Surgery

[big tex 40]

Weekend was hard but I made it. I've done pretty well and it is starting to get better. My pre-op diet is 3 Protein Shakes, a can of Soup, and a Greek yogurt. I lost about 18 lbs week one. There have been a couple if days when I was working in the yard that I had to eat a little beef Jerky. I have also had a baby bel cheese once or twice. I've been pretty disciplined though. I am hungry when I get home from work, but feeling my clothes fit a little better keeps me motivated. Come in June 10th! Good luck everyone...we can do this! It's comforting to me to know others are going through the same thing.

[Metsmomma 4]

wow good for you big tex!!!!!! that's great!!!!

[utkscvol1 125]

Well this is day 3 of my preop diet and I have lost 4.8 pounds. I'm drinking 2 Protein Shakes a day a piece of grilled chicken breast. Hope to keep up the loss for a good jump start to surgery on the 13th.

[EJRN 79]

Jealous of everyone who get to chew while on their diet. I can have 3 Protein Drinks and Water. Oh wait. And ice. BLAH

[utkscvol1 125]

Jealous of everyone who get to chew while on their diet. I can have 3 Protein drinks and Water. Oh wait. And ice. BLAH

I'm supposed to be on full liquids- however I became extremely ill so if I can get 1 grilled chicken breast it keep me from getting extremely sick. I have got to be able to function at work

[EJRN 79]

I work at the hospital where I'm having my procedure. I'm going to tell my doc how miserable I am (lol) and see if he liberalizes it.

[ArtM 51]

Headed to my pre-op appt in about two hours. Yea, almost there!

[Time4Kim 30]

Keep it up everyone we will do this... I'm on day 7 and it hasn't been fun! I'm restricted to shakes, sf Jello, sf Popsicles, and broth. It's better, but still not easy, the worse part is wanting something to chew on. We are all getting closer!!

[utkscvol1 125]

I officially hate drug reps! Our office gets lunch catered on Tuesdays and Thursday and Breakfast on Wednesdays from reps. This am it was the full Cracker Barrel spread???± if that wasn't bad enough another rep came in and brought 2 boxes of Cookies from the bakery. No wonder I have gained 20 pounds in the last year and a half.

[ArtM 51]

Well back from my pre-op appt. Got my prescriptions filled and instructions. It's really going to happen! I have to be on Clear Liquids 48 hours prior. I'm excited. I asked him what cc band is usually used. He said 10cc is the most common, but men commonly get the 14cc, but it is determined during surgery. Then 6 to 8 weeks for my first fill. Sounds pretty standard to me. Almost there, can't wait for Monday. I think my anxiety is settling down.

[big tex 40]

I'm right there with ya bud. Hope all goes well for us! I'll say a little prayer on Monday for all of us, but I look toward to seeing all of our successes.

[ArtM 51]

Absolutely, good luck to us both Bigtex. It seems all my anxiety is gone. I just want to get on with it, in a good way. I'm guessing you're feeling the same way.

[utkscvol1 125]

My anxiety is coming from the actual being put to sleep:( trying not to think about it too much.

[txflea 63]

I did it today. Today was my surgery date.

I'm in a lot of pain w nausea and I was dry heaving earlier. So I am staying overnight. Walking feels good but it makes me lightheaded and nauseated but I'm starting to feel better.

Would I do it again? Ask me in a week.

But I am glad it's over and I'm starting the next best journey of my life

[ArtM 51]

Congrats txflea! I hope you star feeling better soon. Let us know your progress. Hang in there