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My surgery is Thursday! Tomorrow is my last day or pre-op diet and I’ve lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. Wednesday is all liquid for me. Still not sure what time my surgery is Thursday, but I will find out the day before. I’m so ready, nervous, excited, scared, hopeful!

I buy something to prep myself every time I go to the store. I’ve been sampling protein shakes and buying ones I like (I know taste may change after surgery). I have been getting bone broth packets and have been ordering vitamins from ProCare as recommended by my dietician. I’m to start taking bariatric vitamins 2 weeks before surgery and stop them 2 days before to start prepping bowels. I have smaller tools to help myself post-op and plan to prep things in small containers. I am also buying liquids to drink such as water and Powerade zero and drink mixes. Amazon has a great deal on unsweetened applesauce packets (like for kids) and I’ve purchased a large pack of those also. I’ve also been writing in a journal all the things that come across my mind that I need before surgery, at the hospital, as well as after surgery!

I am set to have the sleeve done on January 16th! I’m having it in Bismarck, ND (4 hour drive for me) by Dr. Brandon Helbling. I’m starting my pre-op diet on 1/1/2020 which consists of very low carb and low calories. Protein shake for breakfast and lunch, and 4-6oz of lean meat and 1 cup of low carb veggies for supper. The day before surgery is all clear liquids. I’m looking forward to this day and wish it was closer!