Hi, First posting-surgery sched. 3/25/08

kljared · March 13, 2008

:ohmy:Hello Everyone! I have never posted on any board before, but I am pretty uneducated about this whole thing. I did all my pre-op testing last May and I am finally scheduled for March 25, 2008. I am a bit nervous as I had a very bad last surgical experience delivering my twins in July 2005.

I don't know why I did not anticipate doing liquid before the surgery and I have to. I am not doing too well as I guess I am not having the right attitude. I understand about the liver needing to shrink. I think I had some stupid idea that I had 2 weeks left to eat. Again, I know it is not the right thinking...

So, any advice, suggestions, are welcome. I am 41 and have a 4 1/2 year old daughter and twin boys who are 2 1/2.

Thanks to all and good luck to all of you as well!

Sincerely,

Kristin :smile2:

Elisabethsew · March 13, 2008

Welcome and congratulations on your upcoming surgery. If you're finding it hard to stick to the pre-op diet, call your surgeon's office. Sometimes they give you one or two foods to have in moderation that make all the difference. Read a lot of posts here and ask questions. We look forward to having you.

shortgal · March 13, 2008

Hi Kristen and welcome,

The preop diet does help to shrink the liver and an added benefit is the weight starts to come off sooner. I had a low calorie, low fat diet to follow instead of the liquid one, I wish I had the liquid one becasue I would probably have another ten pounds off by now.

Don't worry you'll eat real food again. It will take a few weeks to a month but you'll really start to enjoy food again.

Congratulations on your surgery date!