I've got my Date Oct. 19, Anyone close to that?

[pat1954 3]

Hi physically I'm doing fine,,, sore and bloated,, but I have now come to the reality of battling my addiction to eating,, I am bored ,, but too soon after surgery to do too much

I have no appetite whatsoever but my mind tells me go in and eat something you'll feel better go cook something anything with do with food, ,, although I'm not hungry! It a emotional crutch,,, I think the battle to defeat my mind will be the hardest battle I will fight,, for it knows all the right buttons to push

But on the bright side I have gone through this battle with my mind when I quit smoking,, going on 4 yrs smoke free,,, and I know every day,, week ,, month I go with out giving in to this mind game that I'm playing ,,, it will become easier,,

[Caligirl102015 3]

Hi, I'm scheduled for Oct 20th, here in CA. I am on day 5 of the pre-op diet and have realized that the weekends are the hardest while spending time with family/friends and being limited to Protein Shakes, chicken broth & 1 Protein Bar a day. I am so looking forward to this new chapter in my life. Good Luck to everyone and I would love to keep in touch!

[laylay33 20]

that's really cool laylay!! what part of sc are you in? my brother and nephew are around Spartanburg, and I used to live in Horry County with my family from 1995-1997, I start my liquids on 10/17, all liquids for 10 days...then pretty much the same for first 2 weeks post op

I'm scheduled for 10/26 down here in Texas. I'm definitely feeling a mixture of things...but I'm mostly excited to start this next chapter in my life!! I spent my childhood, teens, 20's and half my 30's being overweight-super morbidly obese. This ends later this month! I'm finally taking control! I want to set a better example for my daughter!!

I got my surgery date today. My surgery is the 26 also! I'm in SC. I'm happy n nervous all at the same time! Start the pre-op diet on the 12th. 2 shakes n one meal a day!!

Hi I'm in Williamsburg County. I'm suppose to start my diet today. Two shakes and a high Protein meal for dinner. I actually started on Thursday. A couple of days early ????. I kinda messed up yesterday tho but not to bad. Anyway back on the band wagon for good now! It's crunch time now. 13 more days before surgery! Are you nervous?

[justme29 76]

I also am scheduled for 10/19!!!! VA here.

Are you ready? Are you doing liquid diet too? I started today!

[justme29 76]

Yea!! I'm a week from tomorrow. I start all liquids tomorrow. Bring it on.

Started liquid today! I'm doing people tomorrow! We have the same date!

[linzlou2000 193]

I also am scheduled for 10/19!!!! VA here.

Are you ready? Are you doing liquid diet too? I started today!

I'm doing 3 shakes plus a small meal. I'm only required to do liquids the day before surgery. Good luck!!!

[Mega_100 146]

I have been on all liquids since 9/30 and I can see it really negatively effecting my mood. I think if I were able to have one healthy meal a day, it would have been a total game changer--so much easier! But, I've lost 14 lb, so I feel good about that. Wednesday can't come soon enough!

[Colleen Rothberg 13]

Getting my pre op testing done this morning ! Yahoo!

[linzlou2000 193]

I have been on all liquids since 9/30 and I can see it really negatively effecting my mood. I think if I were able to have one healthy meal a day, it would have been a total game changer--so much easier! But, I've lost 14 lb, so I feel good about that. Wednesday can't come soon enough!

I think I'm going to move to all liquids on Thursday or Friday.

[rebirth1029 102]

Clear Liquids day 8 and this hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be thankful I've learned patience because the old me could not have been so dedicated to this

[southernsleeved 17]

At this time next week -- I'll be sleeved! Can't wait to take my life back.

[dalaneys_mommy 13]

My surgery is today and I too have been unnerved ... Guess it's just the unknown... But we are gonna do great!!! My favorite is the redi made Premier Protein shakes I like to add a table spoon on PB2 with chocolate to the vanilla it Tastes like a Reese's cup,.. Yum and also I like to add a instant Decaf coffee package to vanilla or chocolate for a Starbucks type drink... Just add ice and blend ... Hope this help!!!

[Colleen Rothberg 13]

@@Julie Broderick Nelson

I'm the 19th also. I had all my pre-op tests yesterday and have been on liquid /yogurt diet since last week-yuck-

I am just trying to stay focused and positive.

I have set a small goal to learn how to swim- which means buying a bathing suit!! YIKES!!

Getting nervous but excited

[Colleen Rothberg 13]

So I'm just gonna say some stuff . Maybe it will sound crazy - if so I blame it on liquid diet for 2 weeks lol-

Maybe its stuff you all thought about also.

I had the strangest thought the other day- what if this doesn't work either????

I mean, I have spent a small fortune ( enough to fund a small country I 'm sure) over the years on pre packaged foods plans, gyms , exercise equipment,trainers,pills, shots,drinks,-----did I miss anything???

and what if this too fails???

Is anyone else alittle freaked out?

I just needed to get it off my chest to people that (hopefully) get it.

Thanks for your support !

[KrizzleKat 4]

My blood work came back and my white blood cells are elevated. I have to go for more blood work and if they are still elevated they will cancel surgery. I am devastated.