April 7 People Check in here!

[Tgarden 76]

One week to go. Oh heavenly mercy, I am equal parts nervous and excited!! I'm already wondering how I'm going to keep myself busy this week. I am having severe nesting syndrome like before having my babies!!

I thought it would be good for all of us expecting surgery on the same date to have a place to check in this week while we wait to talk about worries, issues, excitement, anything that is on our minds as we prepare for one of the biggest changes of our lives.

I am a Texas girl so I hope to spend a lot of time out in my garden this week enjoying the warmer weather and getting some spring flowers into the ground. My pre-op diet is low carb, high Protein, so nothing too outrageous until the day before surgery.

Chime in and let us know who you are so we can have a lot of support around us this week, and especially next week as we deal with the hospital stay and recovery at home.

Many blessings to all of you!

[kfhf20 12]

I'm April 7th as well and super nervous. I am planning to study tomorrow and Thursday for a test on Saturday. Then I am going to try to keep busy with some decluttering as well. I'm so excited infant even stand myself.

[Tgarden 76]

I know what you mean. I have kept myself super busy today and now that I have about an hour of down time, I'm not sure what to do with myself!! I bought all of my broths and Soups today so I'll add that to the stockpile of supplies. Stay busy this week! We will be great.

[kfhf20 12]

My surgeons office just called, and my surgery got bumped up from 1:30 to 10:30. That is even better, I won't have the first half of the day to stress myself out, and I should get to see DH before he has to go do the kid pick-up.

[Crystalk1011 3]

New to this board. I'm also scheduled for April 7. I was super excited until I started my liquid diet on 3/31. Now the nerves are settling in and I AM SO HUNGRY. I'm not a sweets person, so I struggle to get down the protien shakes. I have been drinking Water and vegetable broth constantly since Monday. I try to keep myself busy, but it's always in the back of my mind. I am also sleeping alot this week. I'm not hungry when I can't sleep!!

[girlofsteel 1]

Hi! I can't seem to focus on anything else, but you're right, keeping busy does help. I'm on an all liquid diet also, and anytime I slow down all I can think about is how hungry I am. Good luck to everyone Monday!

[kfhf20 12]

I've been alternating the sweet Protein shake with chicken broth with a scoop of unflavored Protein added to it. That is helping alot. I've found that if I alternate warm and cold liquids it helps too. I can have Decaf, so in the morning, I have coffee and a shake, then I have a mid morning snack of sugar free Jello. Then protein broth for lunch, and and afternoon coffee. I'll usually have more Jello if I'm still hungry. For diner I am allowed a Greek yogurt, so I have that plus a Protein Shake, and some broth without protein. I've been getting over 70 grams of protein per day this way. The time I struggle with is when I have to fix dinner for the family. tonight was really hard, but I made it through. Monday can't get here fast enough.

[Tgarden 76]

kfh20, I'm glad your time got moved up! Not so long to wait that day. Mine is supposed to be the first procedure of the day, but I call Friday just to make sure and get my arrival time. Might be leaving the house at 4:15, but it will be worth it! And good luck on your test, btw!!

crystalk1011, are you on a liquid diet for the entire week? I imagine that would be hard to do! Have you tried adding Protein powder to you broths? Maybe that would help you not feel so hungry during the day. My saving grace is definitely Water. I have consumed more Water these last 2 1/2 weeks to float a boat! But I do find that it helps with hunger.

girlofsteel, glad to see you on this board! It is extremely helpful and informative. I'm glad to see us all on this date. We will have support on a daily basis and can compare recovery!

I had my preop at the hospital this morning and it went great, no surprises. I feel like I have done so much research on my own and reading on this board that I knew most of what the nurse had to say.

[Papagrimace 5]

I'm also April 7th, so ready! this pre op diet is going good. I'll be thinking of everyone on April 7th. Good luck!

[Chrissy2330 3]

I too am scheduled for April 7. This clear liquid diet has been rough!

[kfhf20 12]

My body is finally adjusting to the liquid diet. I was STARVING when I got home from my class tonight, but I had my Protein shake and my Greek yogurt, and I felt really full. I am having a cup of chamomile tea before bed to help me sleep and to keep me feeling full until I fall asleep. How is every one else doing on their diet? I've lost about 1 pound a day. Anyone else loosing?

[Chrissy2330 3]

No shakes for me, Clear liquids only. broth, SF popsicles, SF Jello, Propel. This is day 10 today and it has been very difficult. Energy low and I'm grouchy. Okay, grouchier than normal

[Bianca J 165]

I'll start mostly liquids and yogurt hopefully I can manage that

[Bianca J 165]

I can't wait to travel to the other side

Edited April 4, 2014 by Bianca J

[Bianca J 165]

Just got the call from the hospital surgery on Monday most def at 7am so I need to be there by 5 omg I'm getting very nervous we are almost here