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I was allowed sugar free Popsicles and jello also crystal lite

I had 4 mini candy bars. I'm having surgery in a week. So pissed at myself been on preop diet for a week and have lost 11 lbs also been walking and BAM 4 candies! Will walk longer tomorrow. Wish I had WILLPOWER. How bad you all think I did?

Worm you wrote exactly what I'm going thru. My parents have passed, I know they both would of been supportive. I'm not married, I live with my son, his wife and 2 kids. He doesn't take anything to do with me seriously. Main reason I'm having this surgery is my Dr told me my liver would be severely damaged within 2 years. I've been in the hospital for internal bleeding and received a blood transfusion. I was alone the entire time. I could go on and on. I used to cry and get upset, I just do what I gotta do and move forward and think about taking care of me. My brother is also passed and my sister lives in Australia, no other family, I have a close friend but she's in Virginia and I'm in California. I know my mom is always with me and that's all I need. Hang in there worm, concentrate on your life. If you ever need to talk or vent. I'm a great listener.

Hi there girl. Have you started your pre op yet? I started on Tuesday and it isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I'm getting very nervous and excited. Let me know how you are doing

I would def ck with your Dr to be on safe side. Might be gas or acid. I also take ambien with no stomach upset. Do you take Prilosec or something similar ? Good Luck to you

Hi worm I just added you

Congrats to you, how exciting!

Thanks everyone for the responses. I woke better this morning, decided my pity party was a drag Lol. I told myself I would only weigh myself once a week but I just had to see so I lost 4 Lbs in 2 days! I walked today, did my regular yoga routine and got some resistance bands to try out. I'm really not that hungry, but I did cheat and have a nonfat 90 Cal low sugar yogurt, it was heavenly.

I just started using fitness pal today. I think it's going to help me a lot

Today was day 1 of my pre op diet, my surgery is nov 8. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I had a total of 480 calories today, tomorrow I'm going to walk walk walk. I feel sad and not sure why I don't have a very good support system here at home!

Welcome Leeler

Hi girl we share the same surgery date 11-8 and I'm also looking for things to buy for post op. I was thinking SF Jello SF tapioca crystal light broth purée some bean Soup SF Popsicles Protein smoothies oatmeal or cream of wheat. I see the Nut on Monday to pick up my pre op shakes and I will ask her for some ideas and then post. Good luck and YAY FOR US!

Hmm the zoo, not sure of SD county but OC has tons of stuff D-land ,Knotts Pretend city and big malls always have stuff like ice rinks, Ferris wheel , nice aquarium in Long Beach and the tide pools in Laguna Beach. How old are your kids? I'm a 52 and a grandma to a 3 yr old boy and newborn baby girl, I have 2 wonderful sons and don't let my age scare you LOL I'm a very young acting Granny!