DaniEA
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Ars- Im so sorry that happened. I know you were beyond disappointed! I have my surgery this coming Wed and this is one of my fears!!! I am curious though, did u cheat at all on your preop diet? Did they say what has caused it? I hope and pray you get your surgery soon!!
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Praying for you!! You will do great!!!
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Praying for you!!! Hope you have a great experience!!! Can't wait to hear your update!!! :-)
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My surgery is April 25th and I've had to be on a all protein shake diet for 16 days....i agree w your Dr. It is torture!!! I have cheated a few times and then I feel so guilty I freak myself out into considering cancelling all together! I have a lower bmi and have lost 20lbs since last Tuesday!!! Im thankful for that and Im sure it will make post op easier but..... Torture is the right word!
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My surgery is April 25th and I've had to be on a all protein shake diet for 16 days....i agree w your Dr. It is torture!!! I have cheated a few times and then I feel so guilty I freak myself out into considering cancelling all together! I have a lower bmi and have lost 20lbs since last Tuesday!!! Im thankful for that and Im sure it will make post op easier but..... Torture is the right word!
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I know everyone is different and did the exact same thing before I started my preop diet.... I wish I hadn't ate like such a pig lol!! I am on day 10 of my 16 day diet. For me bc I ate so much I think pre op has been torture!!!! I was up the night before I started my diet eating cake and ice cream!! Im just now doing ok but I wouldn't wish my past wk in anyone!!! My advice is to start slowing down now on the food intake lol.... Good luck and I hope you have a smooth pre op!!
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I know everyone is different and did the exact same thing before I started my preop diet.... I wish I hadn't ate like such a pig lol!! I am on day 10 of my 16 day diet. For me bc I ate so much I think pre op has been torture!!!! I was up the night before I started my diet eating cake and ice cream!! Im just now doing ok but I wouldn't wish my past wk in anyone!!! My advice is to start slowing down now on the food intake lol.... Good luck and I hope you have a smooth pre op!!
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Im so sorry you are having a hard time! I have my surgery April 25th and have been on my liquid protein diet since last Tuesday! Well my daughter just woke up with a fever and vomiting!!! Lets just pray we stay healthy!!! Good luck!!!
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Thank you both for the reply :-) Im doing better today but still overwhelmed at times. Blackberryjuice- how far out are you? Can you really eat anything you want down the road?
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Thank you :-) Im just upset bc I was so ready and exited but now Im full of doubt....just hope Im making the right choice. I hope you are doing well!
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I am on my 5th day preop and STRUGGLING. I knew this would be hard but I feel like throwing in the towel. I know how bad I want to lose wt and get healthy but Im also freaking out bc what if I have the surgery and regret it bc Im so hungry mentally... Also I cheated tonight and had a pack of tuna. How can I do this if I can't even get through the preop diet.... Very frustrated with myself... Any advice???
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Kittenkat- ok this is my hunger, head hunger, and food always being my comfort talking....Do you miss anything about the way you use to eat?! I know how bad I want to change how I eat but Im kinda freaking out that I wont be able to eat the same.(I know that's a good thing) what is your diet like now?
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I am on day 3 of only 3 protein shakes a day... For 16 days. My surgery is April 25th. This is horrible! Im Sooooo very hungry and grouchy... I can't stay away from food bc i have to small girls to feed. I think if i could have one small meal a day I could do this w no problem. Right now it feels like torture and I want to give up on the whole thing and run to taco bell!!! I won't of course but goodness this is tough! I don't understand why there are so many variations of the preop diet though.... Im on the lower end of the bmi chart so its not like my Dr needs me to lose a bunch of wt before surgery... Oh well.... Hurry up April 25th! Good luck to all of you!!!
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Thank you wheetsin.... I did call and all I can do is add an extra shake for the day and chew sugar free gum. Yippy haha I am feeling much much better on day 3. Still have a slight headache but nothing I can't handle. I know a lot of this for me is mental so Im just doing my best and I REFUSE to give up this time. :-) Besides this time 2 wks from now, I will have a new stomach! Thank you for your help!
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For my pre op diet I can have 3 protein shakes and all the water I want. I am on day 1 and I think Im dying, emotionally and physically! I knew this would be hard but not this hard! I did well through the day but I have a terrible headache and am vomiting. I always get a headache when Im hungry....and when my headache gets bad enough, I get sick. Medicine won't touch it. I just don't know how I'll get through 2 wks of this... I desperately want to lose wt and get healthy but right now I have no willpower or motivation. Maybe Im just meant to stay fat. Very disappointed in myself....
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Hey Jani! so excited for you! I would guess you have started your preop diet? How's it goin? I start Tuesday & Im getting nervous!!!
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Newfoundlove - talk to you Dr about this. If you are that afraid of bloodwork being drawn, you def need to let your surgeon know.... Its major surgery. Not trying to scare you and YOU WILL BE FINE :-). But you don't need to suffer in anticipation of the surgery... Im sure they can give you something to help you relax :-) Praying always helps me when I get anxious! Good luck!!
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Thanks for posting!! you look great!
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Holy cow mimi that's A LOT for 2 weeks. I am staying at value place and we got the entire 11 nights for right at $400 Total! I know since you'll be there during tourist season it will be more expensive but that just seems crazy expensive.... Value place is 10 minutes to the beach and 3 traffic lights to the hospital. It's nothing fancy but its not a rat hole either lol.... Im so excited for us!!!
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Hey April 25th!!! coming up so fast!!
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Im April 25 too! I've been kinda nervous the past few days but mostly ready to get it done! I am DREADING my 2 wk liquid diet starting April 10... :-\
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Hey Jafter! For some reason I just now saw this post! How are you feeling/doing? I have my surgery the 25th so Im right behind you! How is your liquid diet going? I don't start mine until April 10. Im DREADING it bc I get SOOOO hungry.... hope to hear from you soon!