September surgery

[angelicHG7 118]

I am sooo shocked that doctors are okay with chicken broth.... Even low sodium has a ton of sodium.

[staceybf 1]

I am having surgery on the 15th

[MissAriadne 27]

Hi everyone! My surgery was this morning at 7:30am. I'm up and walking and have no pain at all, just some discomfort in the left side of my stomach where the drain is. I'm feeling good!!

Just wanted you all to know that it is SO SO SO much better than I thought I would. I was a nervous wreck yesterday to the point that I thought about canceling because I couldn't stop panicking and asking myself why I was doing this. I didn't sleep a wink last night and was feeling nauseous and emotional when I checked in this morning.

What I'm trying to say is that if a train wreck like me can so this, you can too. It can be aoooo scary, but my experience so far has been really good. . Not even close to what I imagine!d it would be!

[Sherrib4health 100]

Well you're just awesome sharing this so soon after your surgery! Thank you so much! So glad you're doing so well! Way to go and congratulations!

[sweetcin 110]

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum and just wanted to share my surgery date as well... Sept 11th is the day for me. Sooo many emotions running through me. All I have to say is, there are so many people's lives about to change this month. Looking forward to a healthier me. Congrats everyone!

[Ramuse 55]

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum and just wanted to share my surgery date as well... Sept 11th is the day for me. Sooo many emotions running through me. All I have to say is, there are so many people's lives about to change this month. Looking forward to a healthier me. Congrats everyone!

yaaaaaay! My surgery is the 11th well! How are you doing? Are you having any trouble? I know I am! Lol good luck and I well be following you! ????

[Ramuse 55]

Hi everyone! My surgery was this morning at 7:30am. I'm up and walking and have no pain at all, just some discomfort in the left side of my stomach where the drain is. I'm feeling good!!

Just wanted you all to know that it is SO SO SO much better than I thought I would. I was a nervous wreck yesterday to the point that I thought about canceling because I couldn't stop panicking and asking myself why I was doing this. I didn't sleep a wink last night and was feeling nauseous and emotional when I checked in this morning.

What I'm trying to say is that if a train wreck like me can so this, you can too. It can be aoooo scary, but my experience so far has been really good. . Not even close to what I imagine!d it would be!

Congratulations you did it! Amazing! So happy you're doing well. Rest up! And relax. ????

[Ramuse 55]

Ok everyone I need some major help here. It's day two of my 10 day liquid and I did cheat twice. 7 crackers yesterday and bread today. ???????? I bought some pudding (which is allowed for me) so I'm hoping that it will help with my cravings. Did I blow it or am I ok?? I feel like calling my nutritionist and confessing. I want to work hard and stick to it for my last 8 days. Am I ok?

[Notinks 91]

Ok everyone I need some major help here. It's day two of my 10 day liquid and I did cheat twice. 7 crackers yesterday and bread today. I bought some pudding (which is allowed for me) so I'm hoping that it will help with my cravings. Did I blow it or am I ok?? I feel like calling my nutritionist and confessing. I want to work hard and stick to it for my last 8 days. Am I ok?

Are you required to lose x number of pounds before surgery? My dr. doesn't even require the pre op diet. When I saw him yesterday and asked why, he said that it is too hard for people to do and that he couldn't do it himself if he were expected to. I am trying to do it anyway because I want to lose fat around my liver and do whatever I can to make surgery easier, but he wasn't concerned about it at all. From what I have read, it isn't the liquid part that is vital....they just give us a liquid diet because it is the lowest in calories and results in a very fast weight loss. I think if your calories are still very low you are okay.

[angelicHG7 118]

Hi everyone! My surgery was this morning at 7:30am. I'm up and walking and have no pain at all, just some discomfort in the left side of my stomach where the drain is. I'm feeling good!!

That is so great to hear.... My surgery is on Monday, I hope I'm as lucky.

[reboundlife2014 9]

Fab at forty im right behind you started my liquid diet monday my date is the 15th good luck

[BeckiLynne 9]

Hey September surgeries, had my surgery on 8/25. All went well. Gas after the surgery into my chest and back was the worst part, but it passed. I too have slight pain on the left side larger incision. Some days I worry if they didn't make my stomach small enough because it seems easier than I expected. Getting in all of the Water they require is a bit of a challenge with your new belly, but it's a process. I'm glad to be on this journey and don't regret it a bit. Good luck and prayers to all with upcoming dates! See you on the losers' side.

[sweetcin 110]

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum and just wanted to share my surgery date as well... Sept 11th is the day for me. Sooo many emotions running through me. All I have to say is, there are so many people's lives about to change this month. Looking forward to a healthier me. Congrats everyone!

yaaaaaay! My surgery is the 11th well! How are you doing? Are you having any trouble? I know I am! Lol good luck and I well be following you! dde04

Hey girl! I'm super excited and super nervous at the same time. Yesterday was the first night I couldn't sleep! I am reading a lot of others posts about starting their pre op diet, but my surgeon said not to start till the 4th. And it's not a liquid diet like a lot of others. I wonder why everybody has a different pre op diet to follow. I have to do a Protein Shake in the morning, 5oz of lean meat grilled broiled baked or boiled. (turkey, fish, chicken) and 1 cup of cooked veggies or two cups raw. Then another Protein shake for snack, then dinner is the same as lunch and then my last snack is a sugar free Popsicle. What is yours like?

[Ramuse 55]

Are you required to lose x number of pounds before surgery? My dr. doesn't even require the pre op diet. When I saw him yesterday and asked why, he said that it is too hard for people to do and that he couldn't do it himself if he were expected to. I am trying to do it anyway because I want to lose fat around my liver and do whatever I can to make surgery easier, but he wasn't concerned about it at all. From what I have read, it isn't the liquid part that is vital....they just give us a liquid diet because it is the lowest in calories and results in a very fast weight loss. I think if your calories are still very low you are okay.

oh I see what you mean. Ok. Thanks....yeah, I lost 20lbs already and the 10 days is supposed to shrink my liver. so in my mind when I chewed something I was really freaking out because I tought I blew it. ???? ok well no matter what I stick it out to the end.

[Ramuse 55]

Hey girl! I'm super excited and super nervous at the same time. Yesterday was the first night I couldn't sleep! I am reading a lot of others posts about starting their pre op diet, but my surgeon said not to start till the 4th. And it's not a liquid diet like a lot of others. I wonder why everybody has a different pre op diet to follow. I have to do a Protein Shake in the morning, 5oz of lean meat grilled broiled baked or boiled. (turkey, fish, chicken) and 1 cup of cooked veggies or two cups raw. Then another Protein shake for snack, then dinner is the same as lunch and then my last snack is a sugar free Popsicle. What is yours like?

wow you are very lucky! I don't understand why everyone is different but from what I'm starting to understand is that it's about very low fat intake and cal to shrink your liver. I have to be on all liquids and it's tough...but only 8 more days to go. ???? lol good luck to you!