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Surgery on July 28- starting 2 week liquid diet



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After getting my surgery date of July 28 a few weeks ago, I have been a big ball of emotions. I knew in my heart this is what I was working towards- but surgery is just scary! My ultimate fear is dying during the procedure for whatever reason. After I met with my surgeon for the 3rd time, the practice nurse, and an anesthesiologist from the hospital, I feel more at ease. All three described the typical routine that is followed before/during/after surgery and what I can expect. I even asked my doctor for a video of my surgery and he's going to see whether he can record it for me (yes, I know that's odd...but I like medical stuff!).

I've had my last big weekend of eating whatever I wanted. Tomorrow starts my 2 week liquid diet. I can have 8oz of a Protein Drink for my 3 main meals. I can also have 2 Snacks during the day- sugar free yogurt, Jello, or popsicles. I can have as much to drink as I want so long as it's not a caloric beverage.

I have been asked many times what my goal weight is and I give the same answer every time: I have no idea. I'm 5,10" and at my highest I was 445 lbs. I am currently 425 and hope to be around 410-415 at surgery. If I could get down to 220, that'd be amazing! I figure if I get down to that, I'll be happy. If I go beyond that, that'll just be a bonus. I am also thinking that when I get my skin removal surgery in about 3 years, I will probably lose another 15-20 just with the skin, etc that will be removed.

All in all, I feel like I am in a good place mentally. I know what I need to do, I have the supplies I need to do what I need to do, and I have the supports I will need. I know this is going to be a hard journey with some rough spots along the way, but I am up for this exciting journey so I can get on with my life and live it up!

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Woohoo. That is awesome that we can do this. My surgery is the 27th! Getting excited and nervous as well. I want to be a healthy weight then see where we can go from there!

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Honestly, so much of this journey is mental for me. I've had so many issues with food over the years. I'm finally going to eat to live- instead of living to eat.

WE CAN DO THIS!

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My surgery is also on July 27th. We can do this! Starting my 2 week liquid tomorrow as well.

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You got this @Frankin Texas how exciting! I can't wait to be there soon too, I'm only about 2 to 3 weeks behind you I think. All of you who are starting your 2 week liquid diet I am keeping you in my thoughts and prays it will become easy for you to master :)

My surgery is also on July 27th. We can do this! Starting my 2 week liquid tomorrow as well.

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You got this @Frankin Texas how exciting! I can't wait to be there soon too, I'm only about 2 to 3 weeks behind you I think. All of you who are starting your 2 week liquid diet I am keeping you in my thoughts and prays it will become easy for you to master :)

My surgery is also on July 27th. We can do this! Starting my 2 week liquid tomorrow as well.

We got this, Karl!

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How is the liquid diet going so far....?

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I am scheduled for July 28th as well started my liquid diet today ..wont deny it but I Am Hungry ..ugg

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Hello im scheduled for july 28 as well started my liquid next week for a week im nervous and EXCITED I been waiting on this for months now im acting like a chicken good luck everyone we can do this I will be praying for u all as well!

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Yikes, I got it good with only having to do liquids for 2 days before. What can you drink?

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Wow lucky you ll I have to do 2 weeks carnation instant Breakfast 4 to 5 shakes a day and sugur free Jello and popsicles only

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My uncmmylean :/

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My surgery date is July 30 I only have to be on a llulu

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What is llulu?

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I only have to do two days of the liquid diet my surgery is July 30 nerves

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