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Im on day 2 of my liquid diet and it isnt that bad. I have to work all day but you can push through it. The jello really helps and keeping you protein helps too. I agree with italiancurves and stay away from the fruit juices. My NUT said only 4 oz if I got really weak but I havent. You can do it and I will too! Just keep swimming eye on the prize. best of luck

Thanks Jerseygirl for the link to that post. I must have been a god send. Today is the first day of my pre op diet and as we all know it is really hard. Reading that gave me the energy to go on and fight through it. Thanks again

I am so happy to hear that because I start my liquid on Wednesday and have been worried about it. I know it is mind over matter and I can do anything for a week but i need to get my head on straight and approach with a positive attitude. Good luck.

I am so happy to hear that because I am scheduled for the hernia repair as well on the 30 and starting to feel a lil anxious

I have had that happen when I have been on diets before and I expect it will again when I start my liquid diet next week. It is such a freaky feeling and the dreams are so detailed.

You are a stronger person then me for not saying anything. I am still in shock by her comment.

Great job!!! keep up the good work.

My doc allows Syntrax Nectar. Only the fruit flavored ones once I have the surgery for my 'clear liquids' week. I havent had one since I havent had the surgery but others have said they are good. I have also heard you can use unflavored and add crystal light to it but as I said before I havent had surgery yet. so good luck

Wow!! happy to hear you are feeling well so soon. That makes me feel so much better. Also this is the first pic I have seen after the surgery. Thanks for taking the time to show us pre op peeps what to expect. Keep up the good work.

I think you have a great attitude towards all the pre op happenings. Keep up the good work. What day is your surgery? I am scheduled for the 30the EGD on the 29th and start my pre op diet on the 23rd. My pre op diet is only liquids no mush. I am not looking forward to that but as you say eye on the prize.

Thanks for all the info... I cant wait to be post surgery only 3 weeks away!

Way to go bigntexas!! I am scheduled to be sleeved on 10/30/13 and can hardly wait. I am also from Texas near Dallas. Go Longhorns. I am getting really anxious about the surgery and recovery but I am sure that is to be expected. Keep up the good work.

I have had 2 C-sections last one over 20 years ago but I didnt have any pain with either of them and was up that day. I dont recall the 'tuck and roll' method to get out of bed but I will try it if needed for this surgery for sure. thanks

thanks. I feel like I just jumped into this thread with my anxiety and craziness but I'm sure remember all of the pre op anxiety you may have experienced.

Is it hard to sleep on your side following surgery? I am starting to get very anxious

I live in an upstairs apartment and was wondering how difficult stairs will be? I am having my surgery on the 30th and starting to get anxious about these things. Also my bed sits low to the ground. Do you think that will be difficult too? So many things to think about pre surgery.....

23rd I am so not looking forward to that. But at least it is only a week. I have seen several on here that have to go on liquids for 2 weeks.

Yep!!! The 30th is my surgery date. I am so excited.

I really think you need to have a support system at home. I can understand not wanting to ask to put someone out but this is important and they are your friends. If you feel better telling them it is for different procedure then do so, as long as you have some support. You may try talking to the social worker at the hospital and explain to them you have support at home but they dont have transportation. They may allow you to leave via cab then. Good luck and I would help if I could because I am in the area but I am going to be doing pre-op for my surgery that day if all goes well. Let your friends help you.

my fitness pal is one i use for dieting but I havent been sleeved yet so I dont know if it will work as well following the surgery.

I havent gotten a date yet but that is when my doc thinks it will be if all goes well.

clear liquid protein drinks such as idopure and nectar fruit flavored protein drinks, crystal light, broth, sugar free jello, powerade zero, and zero vitamin water are some that are listed in my handbook.

Im in the same situation. I had my first appointment on Wednesday and they said they will be able to schedule the date after the testing is back in 7 days so I am looking at October too. I have been reading some of the boards and getting a little scared. The gas pain sounds horrible and I making myself more anxious thinking about it.

This is so funny and I love reading it.

thanks that is good to know. My family loves to cruise and I was wondering what that would be like.