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@@soonergirl619 - thoughts and prayers with you for an uncomplicated surgery and a speedy recovery! Let the losing begin.

I am on day 5 also. The first 2 morning I woke up with a headache. I drank a bottle of water and a protein shake and it got better.

@@CHELLB33 - yes I have lost 4 lbs so far on liquid diet.

I am not doing optifast, however I am on 2 week liquid pre-op diet. I am on my 5th day. I think days 1 and 2 are the worst. First 2 mornings I woke up with a headache. I grabbed a bottle of water and a protein drink and started feeling better. I am not hungry, but I do find my self wanting to eat out of habit. Stay strong.

Good for you on deciding to go ahead with surgery. Remember this is for you and be good to yourself. You are stronger than you think you are!

Interest article. Thx for sharing.

Way to go!!

Mine did too. However I could take a cash advance through my bank the card is at without a fee or higher interest rate. So I took the cash advance and put it in my checking account. Then I wrote a check for my surgery.

Will they take a Visa or master card? I am self-pay in US and that is what I am doing.

Maybe go back on the liquid pre-op diet for a week to reset your eating????

If you are 6 months or more post op, do you feel like you are saving money from spending less eating out & at grocery store? I know protein shakes, high protein foods & veggies can be expensive, but I think it would still be less than what I previously spent. Basically hoping in the long run I will have a little extra money. Then I can but it towards new clothes & adventures.

I am scheduled for 10/15, but I do not have Facebook. Praying that all have an uncomplicated surgery and speedy recovery.

I was shopping for items I would need post-op and picked some up with my other items. I so thankful for people posting what has been helpful for them.

I am 1 1/2 weeks away from surgery and love reading about everyone's progress. It gives me hope and something to look forward to. Thx for sharing.

Wow, sounds line your husband needs to stand up for you and tell his family to shut up or don't come around. Maybe you two need to pack up and move 1500 miles away from them. But, in no way am I a professional to give any advice. If you have the surgery it is something you are doing for you. If your husband will be supportive, that is all you need. I wish you well.

Sorry to hear about you complication. Praying it gets easier for you from this point forward.

You all are doing so well and look great. I hope I do as well. Thx for sharing.

Thanks to everyone for sharing recipes!

I am on the 15th also. On my 3rd day of liquid diet. Today has been better. Not hungry, but I do want to eat solid food more out of habit, but at least I am not hungry. Have woke up with headaches past 2 mornings. I immediately grab a bottle of water and protein drink and that sees to help.

Glad you are doing well. My surgery is 10/15. I also have goal of playing on floor with my grandchildren along with many other things. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Wow you look amazing.

That is great Will. I pray that all goes well for you and that you have a speedy recovery. I see you are a Vols fan. Do you live in TN? I am in Nashville. Go Vols!

You look awesome. You can kick it into gear and lose those last 20 lbs!

Wow you look awesome!

I wrote the big check yesterday as I am self pay. Surgery on the 15th. Start liquid pre-op diet tomorrow. We can do this!