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Is there any baby food that was harder to tolerate over others? I want to buy a few jars to have on hand before surgery.

I have to go next Monday from 11:00 to 4:00 with NUT both group and individual. I was told we will be going over pre-op diet, post op diet, some basic nutritional training, individual diet planning and goals, and help choosing the foods at the facility store to get me through next few weeks.

Thanks. I appreciate the encouragement. I always have trouble with the first few days. The idea that it is only two weeks away is helping me stay motivated. I am so excited! Little scared! It's all happening so fast, still kind of unreal.

I'm still pre-op so I can't comment on the decaf post op, but I started doing half decaf and half regular and I can tell the difference.

That's awesome! I can't wait!

Wooohoooo! Congrats!

My surgery is scheduled May 14th and I start the pre- op liquid diet on the 7th. In an attempt to prepare so my system doesn't go into complete shock, I have started on my own Medifast diet plan ( I have about a year supply left over still) it's a lot of shakes and small, low calorie meals. It averages about 800 - 1000 calories a day. I'm really struggling. I did ok for the first half of day, but dragging so much this afternoon. I'm cranky, just snapped at my son. Cried when my husband got home because I'm so hungry and scared if i really have the strength to do this. I know deep down I do, but I'm having a hard time in those moments remembering it. I know I have another week before I HAVE to start, but I don't want to fail. I feel like trying to have my own self dicipline this week will allow me to sail through next week. Am I crazy? Well I am a little crazy in a good way I think. Lol! Anyway, just wanted to vent a little and whine about it. Thanks.

Good luck!

So happy for you!! Good work! I will be on the bench soon, 15 more days! Keep it up and keep us all posted.

Thanks so much for sharing! I can't wait!

What brands of SF syrups are the best and where can I get them?

May 14th!

May 14th here!! I am feeling the same way! I have 4 children. I also have worked since 16 years old and I am a most of the time stay at home mom for my last little girl right now. Just work part time. I can't wait to have more energy to keep up with her and less pain! woohooo!!! yay for us!!!!!!!! Only 18/19 more days for us!!!

I get moments too that I just start to get scared about the what ifs. But like everyone is saying here, if I stay on the course I'm on now, it garanteed I will have poor health and poor quality of life. I know deep down I'm taking control of my health and ultimately I will live longer because of it. You know what is right for you, if you are ready keep moving forward. If you need more time to decide or not 100% sure, then take a little more time to figure out what is right for you. Just being here, asking for support is a step in the right direction regardless of your choice. I wish you all the best.

I think it is also important to stay connected with a support group like you are doing now. Have you ever considered going to OA groups. Every community holds meetings weekly. I know a lot of people deal with the addictions to food and it's a very hard thing to break. It sounds like you would benefit from a program like this.

I agree, sound just like it. Suggest this to your doctor, it's caused by a virus.

My doctor told me no restrictions. I have a 20 pound 16 month old and I work in a zoo, lifting, shoveling, sweeping, etc . He just said I will probably want to take a couple weeks off just because I will lack energy and stamina and be quite sore. But he said if I do lift I won't harm anything. It may just depend on each person or each doctor. If you are not having laproscopid I know there is restrictions with open incision surgery. I would just follow dice orders regardless. He is the one making the professional assessment on your health and recovery, he would know what is best for each individual.

"We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it's another to think that yours is the only path. " -Paulo Coelho Enough said!

I wonder if you should repost in post-op section as well to see what advice the pros can give you. My doctor said I really didn't have any restrictions as far as lifting, mobility, work, etc however he said I may be lacking energy and stamina at first and may want to take time off for that reason. He's going to leave it up to me. Good luck.

So sorry you are running into so many hurdles. You are so close, just hang in there. I will be wishing you the best of luck and sending prayers your way for smooth sailing from here on out.