GotItDoneInHarlem

I'm just looking forward to a feeling similar to about the 0:32 mark of this clip:
(Warning: content may be offensive to those who don't appreciate good old fashioned tasteless humor)

Antonette, I smoked for 18 years- a pack a day. I know how hard it is and I understand your frustration. Please NEVER QUIT TRYING TO QUIT. It almost never happens on the first try.
What worked for me and was a try godsend was Chantix. There's a lot of hype out there and a lot of fear mongering as well. I will always give Chantix credit for allowing me to quit. I haven't smoked since September of 2010 after my second Chantix attempt.
Are there side effects? Yes. The dreams are incredibly vivid and I had come bad nightmares. Are there mood swings? Of course! You just quit smoking. Do I think of having a cigarette every minute of life anymore-- hell no!
It's not for everyone and you and your doctor have to decide if it's for you, but it was a miracle for me.
Quitting may be the only thing between you and your surgery. Is it worth it?

Hey AtlantaRed! You can put me down for December 17th!

Hey AtlantaRed! You can put me down for December 17th!

I'm 8 weeks out from surgery if all goes as planned.
My surgeon has my pre-op diet as 2 liquid meals and 1 solid OR all liquid meals for 2 weeks pre-op.
That leaves me six week to prepare for that. Has anyone received a calendar or list of recommendations for how to eat prior to that to help make the transition easier? I'd also appreciate personal plans as well.
I just want the 2 weeks pre-op diet and then the clear/full liquid and puree stages of the post diet to be a bit less of a shock. People who I see on these forums that are unhappy or regret surgery immediately post-op also appear to be the ones that are struggling most with the "loss" of food.< /p>
Thanks for your advice!