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2/11/13 is when I'm supposed to have my surgery. I'm so nervous and scared as to what is to come. I'm also excited for a new life. Part of me wants to stop all of this but I know its what I need. Anyone else have similar feelings?

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Right there with you. my surgery is feb 7th. I have moments when I say maybe I shouldnt, but then I snap back into reality and say no I need this and Ive come this far. Ready to start a new life :) praying all goes well for you, dont give up !

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Thanks good luck to you as well..Where are you from? Were you given a pre-op diet?

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Same here. I think maybe I shouldn't then I think of all the reasons I should. They outweigh the reasons not to. Pun intended. Surgery scheduled for Feb. 18th. Pre-op diet starts Feb. 4th.

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Congrats!!!!! I'll be there with ya mine is scheduled for the 13th :) I start my pre-op diet tomorrow ---- Let the count down begin.

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I don't have a pre-op diet..I asked my doctor and he said I should be starting to drink a Protein Shake and cutting down on the food I eat, but nothing specific.

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I was told to start preop diet 2 WKS before. shakes, broth, sugar free Jello and drinks, and plenty of Water. Its been hard but the Dr says it makes you much healthier for surgery because it reduces fat around liver. also prepares you for life after surgery. I am on day 7, its a bit easier know but praying my way through it.

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We all had moments. I talked myself out of surgery for 10 years. I am grateful, however, in a way because it would not have been this procedure, and nutritionally I have no idea where I would be, nutrition-wise if I had had a more invasive procedure.

It's not easy, but it is worth it. Good luck. God bless.

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