Nurse96 28 Posted March 24, 2014 Fast and slow is right! Good analogy for how I'm feeling, too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurvyCakes 269 Posted March 24, 2014 I agree on the fast yet slow analogy. Lately I find it hard to sleep and anxious about the surgery it's almost as it's consuming every inch of my brain lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happygirlforlife 34 Posted March 24, 2014 Hi ladies i am 4/14 ... Getting close ... Wish i could figure this site out a lil better.. I hope we can keep in touch and help support each other ... Going to be a life changing month for us all !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nurse96 28 Posted March 24, 2014 Thanks for posting! You're right! An exciting month for lots of us! I agree that this site is hard to navigate...especially from my phone which I use about 95% of the time! Best of luck with your surgery, and stay in touch. Mine is a week from this Thursday, on 4/3. Eeeek!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happygirlforlife 34 Posted March 24, 2014 "Nurse" are u doing a pre op diet? I will definetly keep in touch ... I know support is going to help me achieve my goals .. I have a supportive family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happygirlforlife 34 Posted March 24, 2014 But my husband wont truly understand ... Hes been 180 lbs since the day i met him 18 years ago .... Trys to understand but will never truly get iit ... Glad there are supports like thiscto connecy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhoste 21 Posted March 24, 2014 Hi Curvy cakes .... I am also scheduled for the 14th. I will start my liquids on the 1rst. I am also allowed veggies. Where r u and where r u having surgery? I'm in Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurvyCakes 269 Posted March 24, 2014 Hi Curvy cakes .... I am also scheduled for the 14th. I will start my liquids on the 1rst. I am also allowed veggies. Where r u and where r u having surgery? I'm in Canada Hey there. I'm in the Atlanta area and not allowed any veggie during pre op diet. Full liquids only. Being in Canada do u have a portion u pay or being a universal healthcare system it's 100% covered? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nurse96 28 Posted March 24, 2014 I'm very lucky that I don't have to do a liquid diet pre-op. My surgeon just has me doing the Atkins induction phase diet (high Protein and 20 carbs per day). It hasn't been bad at all so far and I think it's getting me trained on how the eating should go after the surgery. What about you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happygirlforlife 34 Posted March 24, 2014 My pre/ post op diet is milk with Protein .... pudding , strained Soup, and yogurt... ... And i can gave cream of wheat in am ... Really nit too bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhoste 21 Posted March 24, 2014 Hello Curvy and other April surgery gals! I am in Canada, but the system here is VERY difficult to get paid surgery unless you are very morbidly obese with health issues.... I have a BMI of 39, but do not have any health issues except knee problems, so I will be a self pay in Mexico. It is so interesting to me about all the pre-op diets! It would be interesting to do a correlation of what pre-op leads to the best post surgical outcomes...etc.... As well as best liver shrinkage. I think it is important to not be a carb and sugar burning mode just before going on what is like a modified fast post surgery..... Probably best to be burning our fatty tissue already....so good motivation to stay strict . Rhonda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ema-j 20 Posted March 24, 2014 I'm in canada too. Having mine April 9th in edmonton. Day 5 of pre-op fluids down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tammylb 174 Posted March 24, 2014 Mine is April 7 in Mississippi I would like be your buddy too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happygirlforlife 34 Posted March 25, 2014 HELLO Everyone.. I am sure all our emotions together could fuel a car.. I am so excited.. but I am also overwhelmed with all I want to get done prior to the big day.. I know it will get done.. but my mind is going crazy .. I hope liquids are going well. One day closer. ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ema-j 20 Posted March 25, 2014 I find it hard to focus at work and I still have 2 weeks to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites