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You sound like me !!!! I was in that same frame of mind on the liquid diet. You CAN do this and you know it !!! My theory on the period is just the stress you are under and the liquid diet. I hadn't had a period for 8 months and started the DAY BEFORE SURGERY !! And it lasted for almost 2 weeks !!! Anyway, I tell you this, I too was ready to say the hell with it but I didn't and I'm glad, you will be too!! You can do it !!

Can I just tell you how awesome it is to be able to be a part of this forum ?!!!! To be able to share a concern and have answers is just fantastic!! Thank you all !! Having everyone here is making this a little easier, I'm sure !

I take Zoloft and it has changed my life , I have taken it for about 5 years.

Hi Krysty, I have tried a lot of things through the years and the only thing that finally helped was Zoloft, I have taken it now for over 4 years and it has changed my life

Ah... The drains are wonderful, eh? Lol. I had one for the r n y and one for the hernia, just had the hernia one removed. They suck

Well, having had multiple abdominal surgeries, I can tell you that big or small, the incisions are gonna smart for a while. Probably a good 6 weeks before the tenderness goes away. Hang in there! I am one day behind you on our journey!!

I tend to always feel full and can't take anything quickly !!!

You are all in my thoughts and prayers ! 12 days ago I was in your shoes !! I take medication for anxiety/panic and it works great, but the week before my surgery I was a mess !!! You will be fine, keep telling yourself what this is going to mean for you and your loved ones!! Every time you feel that panic, take a deep breath and say, "I am fantastic and soon I will be even fantasticker!". If nothing else, it will make you smile and a smile causes relaxing !!!! Good luck to all of you !!!!

Thank you ! I will be anxious to hear!!! Good luck at the doctor's !

I everyone, I am wondering if anyone else has had a day of " dizziness" I feel very light headed and dizzy. I am 11 days post op. I also had huge hernias repaired and am still taking pain meds, but only once a day. I am having a hard time getting my required Protein in and required Water too, but not doing too bad. Today I did nothing different (food/water wise ) than other days but this light headedness is a little worrisome. Any sympathizers or ideas ???

You go girl !

omg ! That sounds awesome

I am so jealous! We had surgery the same day and im still struggling with full liquids and getting my water in! Sounds like you are doing great! Ive been back in the hospital and got home today, being in and out of hospital has messed up any routine i am trying to learn ! Congrats cutie for doing so well!

Oh yes the spirometer patrol was on full force !! My surgery ended up taking 5 1/2 hours. They assume its related to that.

Glad all iscwell with the july 11TH 'ers i had a set back with pneumonia and my hernia repair but making it thru you guys can already eat pureed foods ?? I am still on aliquid diet !! Am i being scammed ? Lol i want more stuff to try!!

Well i had my surgery last wednesdwy. I cant believe it come and gone already ! Ive had a setback that is worrisome. I have developed pneumonia . Hard time breathing. Just dont feel well. Not getting my foods in . Did anyone else go thru this ?? The surgery and hernia repair part are going great but tired. Csnt stop coughing which feels really great! Just looking for some encouragement guys !!

Me too cutipie!!! Good luck to you and to me !!!!

I can't believe I am having surgery on Wednesday !!! I am starting to freak out !!!

Hi everyone! I have a rather sensitive subject.... okay, here's the poop..... pardon the pun! I am wondering if anyone else is having alternating diarrhea and constipation problem. My preop diet is 3 slimfast per day. One light yogurt, a lean cuisine for dinner with tiny salad. Lots of water too.....this is killing me ! 5 days til surgery.

Not doing it with my husband ... wait, that just sounds wrong ! No surgery with hubby but I am scheduled for July 11th too !