BigGirlPanties

you should check with your pcp on that...as there are several meds that they don't want you to take... I take paxil and klonopin, but I am cleared to take them... they don't want you taking anti-inflammatories and blood thinners...those need to be checked by surgeon and pcp...

my pre-op was blood samples for testing... I don't know why you are worried about a weight gain on your pre-op...if you are doing the liquid protein diet, you should be fine... I have been on it 10 days and have lost over 10 pounds... relax! You'll be fine!

You should talk with your doctor...but since gluten is in most carbs...and they want you to use whole wheat products, you should be doing excellent on this plan

funny you should ask...I was just at a pre-surgery meeting last night...and they said, YES pre and post op... low sodium broth, drop in a scrambled up egg when boiling, add garlic, green onions etc if you'd like... but, it's always best to check with YOUR doctor... good luck

Maybe it depends on how overweight you are... my doctor said they have us do it to shrink the liver to make it easier for the laproscopic surgery... ask your docter if you CAN go on the pre-op diet if you are more comfortable with it... I'm on day 10 of my pre-op diet... no problems...just boring

LibbyLou...I'm with you! Been the "fat friend" for as long as I can remember, lost weight and gain it back.... this new tool is going to be awesome!!! I also agree that if your friends are not supportive of your changes, they are not true friends... Always the big girl in class...tallest...biggest... kids were HORRIBLE... I am SO looking forward to being "normal"... and many people have said they have a hard time seeing their new normal in the mirror... good luck to you all! :wub:

Sounds like you have found it! I am so grateful my surgical team is helpful before and after...and have seminars twice a month to attend to keep on track! Good luck to you!

just keeping thinking of the big picture!!! I'm a bit nervous, scheduled for Monday, but more EXCITED to finally have my life back!

same here...I am scheduled for 10/1 and have my follow up dates scheduled... I would call THEM and check about follow up... it's important!

I thought caffeine was a big "no-no" because it is a hunger generator... i think you should try decaf first!

ditto

I'm scheduled for the 1st...and I have it planned to be off until 11/7...but if the doc says it's okay to go back... I'll be back...

are you taking your vitamins? have you talked to your doctor? you should not be that exhausted! hope you feel better soon!

that's what it sounds like... you need to call your doc!

My insurance called days before the dr... I started to tingle when she told me I was scheduled for October 1...I called the doctors office...it was 3 MORE DAYS but I got the call that confirmed October 1!!! YEAH!!! as far as up front...every insurance and dr is different... I only had to pay for the specialist upfront... good luck and congrats!

LOL...Christine...is that YOU????

is there a thing as "too much protein"????

only a week? i have to do 2 weeks!!! the dr should give you some things you can have... high protein and low carbs... slimfast has a low carb version for a quick an easy "take with" ... I was told to get carbmaster yogurt from Kroger and a list of other things like sugar free popsicles

the manager behind me would start stories with "what had happened was..." to each other... I still keep in touch with her, and everytime I call her, that's how I start the conversation! She always knows it is ME

those little "perks" are what makes our day! Congrats! My honeybunny snuggles with me all the time, and I don't understand how he can love the blob that I feel I am... but he does... I look forward to losing weight, having more energy, and chasing HIM around the house for a change!

LOL...we all have our quirks! When I was an attendance manager, at a call center, most of the reps would start out with "what had happened was..." ... and I knew to sit back and be entertained for a bit with their story telling... I wonder how much of all that was ever true

October 4 is only 2 weeks away! You are right on schedule, since the liquid diet is suppose to be for 2 weeks pre-op... I am scheduled for October 1...my goal was to be scheduled by the end of September...so I am happy ... good luck to you!

I agree with all the above... the overall situation is the only way to "survive life" at this stage, is for the surgery to be done... all have risks... but, if you are anything like me, right now I cannot do anything! I feel like a total BLOB, and with my arthritis, can't do a thing...seriously... so this is the only thing that will help me... and tho I am scared a bit of the surgery, I know the overall benefit is SO worth it!

YIKES...my surgery is just around the corner... UGH...I hope I don't have to do that... I think my doc checks while you are still "under"

omg...if I had to wait and KNOW I was scheduled in November, I would go crazy(er)