Well, it hasn't been quite as difficult as I thought it would be, urge and temptation wise. My surgeon requires a liquid diet with one meal of 5oz meat and 2 cups veggies daily. I've been drinking the Premier Protein drinks from costco. I even heated one last night and drank it like cocoa! Not bad at all, and I'm not a sweet tooth so I was worried about the Protein Drinks. My meals have been well-planned, and I'm doing good in that department so far.

I'm getting nervous and excited all at the same time. Just a few more days, and my life will be changed forever. I pray about this every waking hour, and I appreciate any and all prayers from those of you "in the same boat" and those of you who have crossed the bridge and provide all of us newbies with such valuable and appreciated information each day!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

Yup, i'm in the same boat as you are. . . my surgery is on Dec. 29th. . . I start my pre op diet on the 17th. . . I didn't have to do a preop, but told doctor i would like to do one. . . he told me it would definately make his job alot easier, soooooo. . . like you I'll be doing 2 protein shakes and 1 meal consisting of a palm sized piece of meat and a palm sized portion of veggies. . . interesting. . . well, if you haven't found it bad, then that is good. . . i hope i'll be the same way. . . this will be my 18th major surgery and I'm as nervous and jittery as a june bug! guess surgery isn't something you get used to. . . good luck to you, when is your surgery?

bluecats - congrats on your will power and good luck with your upcoming surgery - you are in my prayers.

Thanks so much for the prayers!

My surgery is on Monday, December 14. Did all my decorating for Christmas this week so I can enjoy the season while recovering at home.

twobluecats,

Sounds like you are doing great. You are in my prayers. The 14th will be here quickly and the best way for your nerves to be calmed is for that date to get here as quickly as possible I'm sure.

Insurance finally approved my sleeve. My date is Dec 29th. My doc only requires a 3 day liquid pre op diet. But I may do a little more just to be on the safe side. It's funny. Even though I'm more certain than ever this is what I need to do, now that I have a confirmed date it is tougher on the nerves. I'm nervous about the surgery. But perhaps more so I'm nervous about grieving for a loss of food. The cold hard reality that my new stomach just will not allow it I guess will help force me to move past the grieving process. But wow is it gonna be different.

Hang in there - you are almost 1/2 way there and we are all rooting for your success! I know I will be a "nervous Nellie" when I start the liquid diet pre-op plan, because it makes the reality of surgery oh-so-close. Maybe the nerves will keep me on track - it encourages me to hear it has not been as tough as you had thought. This is the month we choose to change our lives!

TwoBlue, Dr. Nick is doing mine on the 15th so I am on the PreOp diet train as well. I am so ready for the big day to get here!

Thanks so much for all the support. Longhorn, I know what you mean about the "no more Whataburger" (well, you didn't say that, but that is reality for me! ha!). It's just so hard to wrap my mind around the fact that I will be able to control the cravings and curb the volume eating that got me where I am today.

If it weren't for the thoughtful people who share their story and their progress on this board and OH, I'm not sure I could have made this decision. I know that others have walked in my shoes and know what it's like to be overweight, and it's a blessing to hear from those same folks after they've done this. I just have to have faith that I can do it too!

You're doing so fabulous, and I'm excited to meet you when we get to Texas. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Hi twobluecats,

I have been on my pre-op for 7 days now - only 3 more to go! I am having surgery on the 8th. Unfortunalety my doctor's pre-op diet only consist of liquids (no meals). Around day 5 I realized that I wasnt getting very hungry anymore. Another girl in the office brought in Chinese for lunch today which has made it kind of hard but with only 3 days to go I CAN DO ANYTHING!

I'm getting anxious about my decision too. Because of schedules and family situations I will be traveling to Mexico alone for my surgery. My husband is unable to go with me because we have a special needs son. Because of his medical needs it is impossible to leave him with anyone else. But with honest advice and encouragement from a lot of you on this board I really do feel confident that I can handle the next week.

I know my family will struggle next week without me. But I know that I am taking steps to make sure that I am around to look after them a whole lot longer. It took a HUGE step in faith and perserverance for me to make this decision for my life and I have to say I am very proud of myself for doing it!

I appreciate having a place I could just voice all of those emotions. It has given me the final confidence in myself that I needed. Please pray for me (and my beautiful family) next week.

Theresa- I am so excited for you. Sounds like you're doing a great job with the preop diet. I start mine next week. Can't wait to hear from you!

Funny how different the process is all over the world. I am having surgery in Israel, and the 14-day pre-op diet is a high protein, very low carb Atkins diet. No protein shakes at all, pre or post op. After reading about it here, I asked my surgeon, and she said that for the sleeve she does not prescribe it. Strange, isn't it? Hope it works...