MichaelB

I live in Placerville and work in Rancho Cordova. Surgery is this Thursday. Apprehensive but ready.

I am 2 days away, 12/14. They just told me I was scheduled for 1:20pm. Can't eat after midnight? Sucks, but ah well, I am sort of used to not eating the last 11 days. One thing I see and like is that everyone has a different story, experience and attitude. Some of the posts kind of scare me about what is to come, but others calm me down when I read them. I have been on the Shake pre-op since 11/30. As of today, lost 12#. Got stocked up on the 1st & 2nd week liquids. Nervous but looking forward to my new life. Mike

The last couple days have been harder. I am now on y 7th day. Lost 8 pounds. Not hungry, but I want to eat. Old habit. It is boring. I am using different spices and flavorings in the shakes to counteract that. Cookies, cakes, xmas food coming up are rough, but manageable. I hope to eat a small bit on Xmas. Doc says I should be able to eat the mashed potatoes and other soft foods. It is harder at work. I need to manage my time and drinks better. More water. Sitting all day at a desk is hard and I want to eat. the weekend was not bad. This weekend we are visiting relatives where we usually eat and drink. It will be strange. Keep in touch. We can do it! Mike

12/14 here. Just started the pre-op shakes today. Took a year to get here, can't wait!

Hello. I am new to the site. Just started the Pre-Op diet today, 3 shakes down, 1 to go. Scheduled for Dec 14th at 10am. Took a whole year to get here. PITB insurance issues. MichaelB