Joni

Surgery will be here on 4/23, so this is my 9th day of preop diet. It started as the others. I decided to do some self-care. Dyed my hair, pedicure, etc., took a shower. When I got out, my husband had made some bacon. That's all I could smell. I got weak (plus I was hot from my shower). I laid down and asked him to open the windows and doors to let the smell out which he quickly did, feeling bad. I suddenly felt like I was so very hungry. I laid down and yelled, "I LOVE BACON" and started to cry. Really cry - and I stuttered out, "I want some pizza!" In about 5 minutes, with husband and daughter reassuring me it's almost over, I was okay. I had an Unjury protein drink. Geez, I lost it there for a minute. I guess this might be what people mean when they say they get emotional?

I've seen a lot of people going home the next day. I know they do plan on keeping me 2 nights, and if all is well, I get to go home in the morning after second night.

Preop you should get about 100-110 grams of protein per day. There are different whey proteins - a concentrate I think and isolate. The best for you and in quality is Whey Isolate. It costs a little more. The Body Fortress at Walmart comes in both types - a whey concentrate that has only part isolate, but the isolate says it in big letters on the front. I highly suggest you make sure to get isolate. Good luck!

TOTALLY FANTASTIC - INSPIRATIONAL - EXCITING - You are living proof this works and can have a great outcome. I'll be sleeved on 4/23 and your pic today just totally charged me up!!! Thanks a million trillion.

I ordered the chewable complete MVI from Celebrate in forest berry. They're expensive but I thought for the first month after surgery they would be important. They kind of just dissolve in your mouth. The dietitian just said to not get a gummy and do a chewable that says "complete." Flintstones makes one, but I don't like them.. Good luck everyone!

First I thought the subject date was a typo, but then read your post - cool idea to get someone a year out on same date....anyway, I'm not that, but I am having surgery the same day as you 4/23! Yippeee - one more week to go. Are you excited? nervous? I'm all of it. Did you have to do a preop diet?

Hi Kelli - I'm on my 5th day. I agonized over it for a month before it was here. I'm not gonna lie, it's very hard, but I really thought it was going to be a whole lot worse than it actually is. I'm not hungry. and I thank God for that. I'll say a prayer for you. You can do this!

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I think that's pretty crappy of people to eat stuff like that in front of you. I know life goes on around us but geez. I would have wanted to get out of the car I think! Probably made you stronger though. One of the best parts of this preop thing is not dealing with food. I had spent so much time thinking and planning about what to make, cookbooks, on line recipes, and acutally cooking that it's a nice break from all that. My husband and daughter have been very kind with their meals. I froze some things ahead of time for them too. All I have to worry about is my diet pllan which is simple. If any smells get to me, I go in another room for awhile. I sure have noticed a lot of food commercials though!! Can't wait til 4/23!!

I'm set for 4/23. Doing the wicked 2-week preop diet now. I swear it is the hardest thing I've done in my life. I am amazing myself though. I am so determined. I want this and mean business!! lol. I had to do the 6-month wait for insurance, so I actually started my journey last September.I'm sooo ready.

Would he go for a couple counseling sessions? That might help. What you wrote was also very loving. Maybe write a letter to him saying those things and wanting to grow old with him. Leave it in his pocket or on his pillow. Which also makes me think about doing other little loving things to reassure him of your love for awhile? That's a tough situation. I sincerely hopes it works out for the 2 of you.

So exciting!!! Good luck - I wish I hadn't been waiting for what seems like FOREVER!! I see you're in Michigan too! Let us know how it goes.....

I hope you have checked with your surgeon's office about what you are doing? Good luck to you!

I agree this is hard, maybe one of the hardest things I've ever done. I'm on day 4. Surgery 4/23. It makes me crazy thinking some people don't have to do anything. I have a set menu that I must stick to. 4 Protein shakes, 1 protein pudding, 1 protein jello, 2 V8 juice (which is the highlight), 1 applesauce, and 2 yogurt. That's it. I just wish I could go to sleep until the 23rd! LOL. I am surprising myself though because I know I am going to stick to this. I am proving to myself how bad I really do want this. I wish I wasn't so tired though.

I was hoping all this protein was going to make me energized. I had planned on spring cleaning the house and getting things set for coming home from hospital after surgery 4/23. However, I am tired and cranky. I don't feel like doing anything. Any suggestions or experiences?

April 23 - 4th day of preop diet. feel tired. seems still a long time away. Hate this having to suffer beforehand. Almost makes me angry. But I'm doing it. And I'm down 6 pounds this morning. Wasn't gonna weight til the end but something came over me....lol. I really wanted to spring clean this week, doesn't look like that's gonna get done now... Good luck everyone. WE CAN DO THIS.

yum that sounds good chacha. I was wondering about full fat vesus low fat/fat free. I was thinking the little bit that is used, what would be wrong with full fat mayo? I see a lot of info that says NO, but if I'm eating so much less, why shouldn't I enjoy it? Like salad dressing too. If I really want to enjoy a tiny salad, can't I have a teaspoon or 2 of full fat dressing?? Anyway, you also mentioned tuna a couple times. What do you mix with that? I'm on day 4 liquids and starting to dream about after surgery lol.

Day 3 for me. Had to go into the office when I usually work from home. Thank goodness I took a double protein drink because I was there a lot longer than I thought I would be. They want us to have Unjury Chicken Soup for dinner, and I hate it. Need to have another protein drink yet, and a cup of tomato or V8 juice....c'mon and get here 4/23!!

Day 2 for me. Wasn't hungry at all esterday except for wants a little but not bad. I was probably still full from eating like a maniac beforehand. I think the anticipation was worse than actually doing it. I have a headache I woke up with that I'm sure is caffeine withdrawal...

I started at midnight!! I'm counting on others saying after the first 3 days we won't even care. I hope and pray that is truly the case. My cupboard has all my supplies. I have frozen foods for hubby and daughter to eat so I don't have to be involved in kitchen cooking - thank God! Made my high protein pudding. Will do the jello tomorrow. Good luck fellow preop-ers! Let's unite and be strong!!! The count down begins...... here I come 4/23.

Good luck - I know you'll be fine and do great. God bless - let us know as soon as you can how you're doing.

Haven't tried it myself yet, but NUT said it's a good quality protein and to go ahead and use it. Hope that helps.

Hi Paula - Welcome to the 23rd! Let's keep in touch...

Glad you're coming along okay - but sorry you're so tired. I already have a hard time sleeping so I'll bet I'll experience the same thing. Be very careful trying to mow and weed. I'm told I will have a 5-pound pushing pulling lifting restriction for a couple weeks, and that's not much. Take it easy for sure! Since we moved a few years back, I no longer can have a garden. The most I can do is plant a couple tomato plants which I love. I'm jealous!! Sounds wonderful. Take care

I'm the 23rd too! Let's use this page to stay in touch and post updates okay?? Would love to follow you along.