ivy4u 13 Posted March 2, 2015 I got a surgery date of March 25th. I start my pre-op diet on March 18th. I am looking forward to all the changes that this surgery will bring. Would love to hear any last minute tips that anyone has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuzeMuze 338 Posted March 2, 2015 Keep your eyes on the Prize. I think a lot of us have had at least one "What did I do to myself?" or "I can't do this anymore" moment, beginning at the pre-op diet when all of a sudden it seems like everything good in our life (read: food) has been taken away. For me, the pre-op diet was a living nightmare for the first week or so, but I found that if I just kept myself busy & away from my desk (which was a snacking black hole for me) I had a much easier time of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamcar616 15 Posted March 2, 2015 I'm march 25th as well! Bright and early at 730 am. Have to be checked in by 530! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivy4u 13 Posted March 2, 2015 SuzeMuze-- I have the same problem sometimes when I am at my desk. Unfortunately, most of my job is at my desk so I just need to learn to retrain myself and not snack at it. Kamcar-- My surgery is at 7:30am too and I also have to be checked in by 5:30. Got to love being up bright and early What makes it even better is that I am an hour away from the city I have surgery in so will be up even earlier lol I just figure I will be sleeping through the surgery and probably lots after so I can catch up on my sleep that way. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamcar616 15 Posted March 3, 2015 I'm also a distance from where I'm having surgery done. I'm about two and a half hours from my hospital! sleeping that morning will probably sound good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcadoret 81 Posted March 5, 2015 I'm March 26th, but start my liquid diet tomorrow, thanks for the tips @@SuzeMuze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurac727 92 Posted March 6, 2015 March 23rd here! start preop on Monday 9th and travel for work 10,11, and 12th so at least I will be busy and limited Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skc72 138 Posted March 6, 2015 March 25th here also, got the call today! Pre-op diet starts on the 11th....good luck everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lharkless 9 Posted March 7, 2015 I'm new to the forum and my Surgery date is April 22. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamcar616 15 Posted March 24, 2015 Any 25th-ers getting excited?! Ive got a busy night tonight, and have to leave around 230am to get checked into hospital by 5. I hope it flies by! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny Steps 25 Posted March 24, 2015 March 25th too!!! I'm a nervous wreck today!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octavia16 10 Posted March 24, 2015 Iharkles I'm April 29 starting liquid diet March 28 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skc72 138 Posted March 24, 2015 25th here....sitting at work till its time to go home and start prepping for tomorrow!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamcar616 15 Posted March 24, 2015 I have my bag some what packed. What are you all bringing? Ive got a robe, slippers, couple changes of clothes since I hate the hospital gowns and that "sick" feeling, tablet, headphones, ChapStick lip gloss, and lotion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skc72 138 Posted March 24, 2015 Pretty much the same stuff....I threw in 2 boxes of Gas-x :-) Oh and breath strips...and a pillow for the ride home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites