Jenah

I am having my surgery March 19 too but here in the U.S. I have been reading that I need to bring slippers, a bath robe, and loose fitting clothes for going home.

All of my co-workers are against me having it and my mother. She and I have stopped talking. She flew off the handle thinking Im gonna die. So she began insulting me and my family.

Yea, I am allergic to the stuff too.I get bad headaches that wont go away from it. I use Body Fortress Whey Isolate and Six Star Whey Isolate. Of course, those are protein powders. I really am not a fan of any artificial sweeteners but I have to use one, I use Splenda. Luckily more and more companies are using Splenda instead of Aspertame. I bought some Dasani flavor drops for my water, and Great Value brand sports drink flavoring as well. I also bought some Edy's fruit bars and Jello brand sugar- free jello for after my surgery, which is next Tuesday! Good luck I read labels all the time now.

I have definately noticed I have been getting less sleep with the pre-op diet. I asked my doctor and he said now that I am exercising I am getting a better quality of sleep, so I do not need as much.

Im pretty sure my doctors office never said to do anything special with them.

No, I havent had to do a crazy diet but they have had me do liquid protein since Jan. 10 which consists of 8 oz of skim milk mixed with protein powder and that same thing for lunch. Dinner consistes of 3-6 oz of lean meat with for example broccolli. Even that was enough to about kill me lol

Yes it is coming up and im nervous too lol but I know If I dont do it I'll probly be fat forever. I dont wanna die fat lol

I have had the opposite problem ,Ive had bad constipation on the liquid pre-op, I think its all the protein. I have to take laxatives all the time.

I am not allowed to have any of that my diet consists of one protein shake with fat free milk in the morning and one for lunch. Then 3-6 oz of lean meat and broccoli for dinner that's it. Everything has to be non carbonated, caffeine free, and sugar free. Its been killing me lol but I have lost 26 pounds so its been worth it. Hang in there I have been on this diet since Jan. 10, most people only have to do it the first two weeks before surgery.

Mine will be in Herrin Illinois by Dr. Ahuja

Yes, I know what you mean guys I just went to pre surgery registration and they told me Im gonna have a double IV and a shot in the belly. YIKES! So yes I'm nervous and a little excited. It just got real!

I know what you mean ueverwonderwhy I want to eat everything hahaha also I do not recommend going to Sams while on preop diet lol

Good Luck DeeJack!

Good luck Girl I wish you the best of luck!

Ok thats fine lol I try to avoid the horror stories and think positive :-)

I am having withdrawals from everything I want food lol

Yeah my story is not exaggerated Im confused now. What part did you think was?

Thanks for the great ideas you are very helpful

I would be scared to smoke I do get munchies BAD!!

Hi Cely and Carrie I am having surgery March 19 I too and nervous and ready to get it over with. I have been on Pre op diet since Jan. 10. I hate it but I have lost 26lbs so far so its worth it. The worst is yet to come. One week clear liquids, 1 week shakes only. Then pureed foods then mushy foods.

I am being sleeved March 19, I was gonna have it on March 11 but the doctor got confused about his vacation days so everyone got pushed back. lol I am a little nervous. I've been on stupid preop diet since Jan. 10 already lost 26 pounds. The worst is yet to come but it is well worth it.

What a wonderful idea ill have to try that!!

Yes shopping helps I cant believe its almost here!! Im not backing either but im anxious. That whole week im gonna be a nervous wreck!

Your hunger is for real lol however takes solace in the fact that you only have to do two weeks I have had to do over 2 months, its killing me, I want a donut soooo bad!!! Lol hang in there. You wont be able to have the foods you want, but you will gain so much more.

Me too a little nervous Im ready to get it over with I just need to get past the IV haha