Anyone else having surgery in December?

[jspence1124 3]

December 9 is my date too!

[NYLux12 50]

Cool!

How is everyone doing on their pre-surgery diets? I'm often nauseous and my tummy is not happy in general, but it's getting a bit easier. Plus, I'm losing weight every day.

[jspence1124 3]

Starting the pre-op diet on Dec 2. Trying different Protein Shakes to see what won't make me ill. So far they all are gross. Any suggestions?

[ShrinkingButtercup 60]

I'm on day two of my pre-op diet. Two shakes with lean Protein and green veggies. I'm so hungry. I know it's in my head but I feel terrible. I'm trying so hard to distract myself throughout the day to keep my mind off food but it's like...when you can't have it, it's all you think about.

I'm having a lot of feelings about the surgery and the pre-op diet. I can't see my therapist until after surgery so I'm kinda hung out on a limb.

I'm terrified of the unknown land known as "Post-Op". I'm not scared of going under the knife. (Except my liver shrink not working) I'm scared of living as a RNY patient. What will I eat? Will it hurt? Will I ever be myself again or will I change?

See. Feelings.

EDIT: My insurance might not even come through! Scared of that too.

Edited November 21, 2015 by ButtercupBubbles

[NYLux12 50]

I like the taste of the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury shakes made with almond milk (I can't have regular milk). I like to add PB2 to chocolate or vanilla.

The designer whey Protein is second in taste in my thought.

I made myself Soup with chicken broth, mushroom broth and lots of fresh and frozen veggies and herbs to eat slowly when I want something savory (ok'd by my Nutritionist).

Just keep believing, Buttercup!

[onia 3]

December 16th. Super excited!

[tappingmom 85]

@@jspence1124 I start my liquid diet on 12/2 as well!

[tappingmom 85]

Holy cow, I just noticed my ticker and it's under 3 weeks! It's definitely getting real now.

[bugsy72 117]

@@NYLux12, i'm finishing day two of the liver-shrinking diet and it's going well! I was able to use carnation instant breakfast packets (no sugar added) with 8oz of skim milk. I drink five a day. I put them in the blender, add ice, and add flavoring (sugar free) to the french vanilla flavor and it is sooooo yummy. I don't feel deprived. I can also have 250 calories a day of selected fruits and veggies, so i'm not feeling hungry,and so far so good. Only eight more days and then SURGERY!

[bugsy72 117]

@ButtercupBubbles--it is scary to think of the unknown. I agree. But i've read about 4-5 books, spent dozens of hours online watching you tube video testimonials and reading bariatric pal, and talking with about 10 people who have had a WLS, and almost all of them said it was the best thing they ever did, many say they only wish they had done it sooner. Very, very few regret it...hardly any, actually, even those who had complications. Don't talk yourself out of it! You're going to feel SO much better!

[connybarr 4]

My date is December 8

[moma Flom 2]

Dec 8

[bugsy72 117]

FOUR more days! i am very excited, scared...but looking forward to it! DECEMBER 1

[HappyNean32 54]

Me too 4 more days!! I am so nervous!!! But God got us!!!

[Cat's RNY Dec2 6]

I'm scheduled for Dec 2 RNY

I'm December 2 RNY