JuniperNC

My lap band surgery is scheduled for January 13 and I haven't said anything to my five-year-old. I don't want him to worry, but feel like I should prepare him for post-op Mommy. Any advice?

I'm with you! My surgery is also 1/13. How are you doing on your pre-op diet?? I'm down four pounds, but would have killed for a slice of pizza tonight :rolleyes2:

I am on day five of a two-week pre-op diet and staying strong. I can only have liquids (no pudding or yogurt), Protein shakes, Soup, s/f popsicles and s/f Jello. No solids or bits of food at all. It was hard the first two days, but then I made a killer batch of soup and it lasted several days. I think that creamy soup got me over the hump, and it tasted so much better than the canned Soups. Plus, I LOVE my Protein Shakes. I ordered them from my sister's Amway website and can't wait for the next batch to arrive. I hardly feel hungry! I bought myself some gum and herbal tea to get over the tough moments. Work is extremely busy and I'm grateful that the Christmas break is over. My surgery is 1/13 and I can't wait! Skinny girl is on the way!!

Marilyn -- my surgery is January 13 at CMC Mercy. Who is your surgeon???

I know just what you mean, Chele! I have only told a few people (DH, a few relatives and my boss). I don't usually tell everyone my personal business, and feel like that rule applies here, too. Plus, I don't need everyone analyzing what I eat, how much I exercise, and contstantly asking how much weight I have lost. That's a ton of pressure that I personally don't want to deal with :smile2:

My surgery is January 13. I'm so excited, but struggling a little with the liquid diet.

Hang in there, Noura. We're here for you! I'm on day four of the liquid diet and would kill for a slice of pizza about now. I'm going to try so hard to do this, but it's hard.