shan0520

OK I started my pre op in Friday and I was feeling pretty good about it... until today. I'm all liquids and today I am missing food. Like real food. It's almost making me sad. Anyone else feel like this?

Did you try protein water? I am preop and cannot stand the taste of protein mix or premade shakes. The water I use has 15g of protein in each serving and comes in different flavors.

I drove by a McDonald's today...and proud to say I didn't stop.

K_aane. Yes Yes Yes!!!! Everything about what you wrote YES!!!!!

Protein ice cream sounds very good!!! I'm glad you are doing so well! My surgery will be 5 days after yours. We got this!!!

Good bye. ..McDonald's Sweet Tea. I will miss your sweetness. You are my most favorite drink in the world. I spent good money on you week after week. But that's all over. Good bye....candy. Oh candy. Our relationship is almost 40 years old. Many times you have been my best friend. Any and all types of candy. I have loved you all. There is something so fabulous about eating candy...but the reality is that you were a bandaid to my life. If I got upset, happy, mad or sad...you were always there. But that's all over. Good bye Cool Ranch Doritos and Lime Tostitos. You two were good for a night time hang out. But that's all over. Good bye Soda...esp Wild Cherry Pepsi. I mean come on your WILD and quick and easy to find at every check out aisle in every store. But that's all over. Today I am breaking up with all of you. I am starting my Day 1 of PreOp. Your power and control over me are no more. I am ready to make new friends. Friends that will take care of my body, heal my body, nourish my body....not slowly try to kill me. You and I have had a lifetime together. But your time has ended and mine is just beginning....and you will not have any power left over me. Sincerely, The girl who loved you too much but realizes she deserves more.

Good luck!

You are inspiring!!!

I did! And had no issues

Hope you are feeling better!

I've read a few posts that people say to pack some chapstick. Since you're not allowed much after surgery, your lips can get super dry and irritated.

Just found out today I am set for March 20th!!!!

Me too. I asked why so long. She said we will have blood work, chest xray, meet with dietician, respiratory therspist. No eating 6 hours before appt.

The Barix clinic schedules their pre admission about 2 weeks before surgery. They told me it's a 3-4 hour appointment so be prepared for that

Omg got the call today.... I'm set to go March 20th!!!#

Of course you can! I'm glad to find someone else having it done there.

I am also having my surgery at the Bari Clinic in Langhorne. I'm hoping next week they will call with a date.