Clear Liquids: Day 1. Gulp! (literally and figuratively)

[rathsog 0]

Hi all,

I started my liquid diet this morning and though I'm fine with having tea for Breakfast, I realize I'm EXTREMELY nervous. All the good to come from this life change seems really far off, though I know I will make it happen. Now I'm focused on the surgery, making it through and coordinating everyone's lives.

Anyone else getting banded on 2/24 and have it truly hit you - this is REAL? Anyone else with words of encouragement?

Thanks for all your input.

R.

[vicp446 0]

Good luck to you. please let me know how it goes. I get banded on 3/10. I am in NJ too. Who is your doctor?

[shellb 0]

Hi, I too just started the liquid diet today. So far so good. 9 more days to go on the liquid and 3-4 is my surgery day. I can't wait. I just bought the magic bullet blender today. I heard that is an excellent tool. Good luck to you!.

[JayTee562 1]

rathsog – Good Luck!!! I’m still waiting for insurance but occasionally have panic attacks thinking about the big step.

shellb – I was thinking of getting a Magic Bullet blender also I think having several little containers to use would be great. I have a big smoothie maker/blender but one use and it has to be washed right away if you plan on using it soon, I like to rinse it out and stick it in the dishwasher till I run a load not very friendly for daily use. Let us know how it works for you.

[rathsog 0]

vicp446: I'm having my surgery at Cornell in the city with Dr. Pomp. And you?

[JENNIFER7375 3]

My surgery is also scheduled for 2-24-09. Im nervous about the anesthesia. But man i cant wait to be done with the pre-op phase. my doctor didn't have me do Clear Liquids. but ive been resticted to sugar free carnation instant Breakfast and sugar free Jello and popcicles. ive done pretty well. ive cheated a couple times but limited the cheating to just to Soup and mot more than once a day. so ive stuck to the liquids successfully pretty well. im afraid of waking up and having them say no band cause my liver didn't shrink enough. that would suck!! i took 2 weeks off of work and had to make alot of special arrangements to be off

[rathsog 0]

I'm really nervous about the anesthesia too but I guess right now, I'd have to say I'm nervous about the whole thing.

Jennifer: where are you having your surgery?

[newdicarlo 0]

hi there,

I'm starting my clear liquids today and am having surgery next Monday--i'm amazed that so many are on liquids for so short a time. Maybe it depends on your pre-op weight? Good luck with your procedures tomorrow, may we all get through the next few weeks with flying colors!

[rathsog 0]

newdicarlo: Good luck to you too! I can't believe it's here for me. I swing between panic and excitement and everything in between.

I wonder if I'm going to be able to sleep tonight?

[JENNIFER7375 3]

I'm having my surgery at Hamot hospital in Erie Pa. My surgeon is Dr.Arreolla. Less than 24 hours to go. I can't wait! Where is yours?

[rathsog 0]

JENNIFER7375: My surgery is at New York Weill Cornell Hospital with Dr. Pomp.

Still nervous though...

[shangefan 193]

Hi folks:

I'll be thinking of you on tomorrow. My surgery is on 2-25 and I can hardly wait. Don't get me wrong -- I am nervous. But I am ready to get on with it.

The clear liquid phase is turning out to be difficult. I am physically hungry,but I realize that more than anything else, I just WANT food. But I guess this is as good a time as any to start getting over that.

[shellb 0]

Hi all, I just had my EGD (camera down the throat) and everything went fine. I was really nervous for nothing. I did come home and sleep another 4 hours. Now I am ready to start drinking again. Only day 2 on Clear Liquids and I can't wait until I can eat pureed foods.

Edited February 24, 2009 by shellb

[vicp446 0]

vicp446: I'm having my surgery at Cornell in the city with Dr. Pomp. And you?

How are you today? I hope everything went fine. My doctor is Dr. Nusbaum in Livingston and Morristown. Good luck!!!

[Catherine55 43]

I hope all goes really well for you! I had that exact same feeling when I started the liquid diet, but it was fine. I was really anxious about it, but it went really smoothly -- only thing that was hard was being around other people who could eat.

I tell you -- that first sip of yogurt after my surgery was one of the most appreciated meals ever!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and excellent results!

Catherine