I went to my pre-op this morning and found out that my doc will be out of town on my original surgery date. So now I get to have it two days early....on 5/11. I really can't believe it's getting so close. He was very adamant about clear liquids for two weeks after surgery. I'm figuring 3 weeks of clear liquid is really just a small amount of time in my whole life so I can do it. Plus I get to see that you all did it.....glad you are all out there!

Cool on the earlier date, but I didn't do it! I was a wuss and felt lousy on liquids. I went to soft and mushy by the end of the first week and felt much better.

Your date will be here soon!

Congrats on your date. You will do fine. Those first few weeks I kept telling myself that I can do anything for a month! Turns out I really couldn't - did about 20 days of liquids and then went to soft foods. But I bet you are stronger than I - just follow your doctor's instructions.

mine is may 11th in dallas too. mine will be done by davidson at forrest park. where is yours?

coach,

the liquids were not that bad, really. you will always go back to liquids throughout your journey. i've had to to get the nourishment in. my suggestion is to be sure you try everything within the "liquid" parameters (try like crazy to stick to the rules, they are in place to aid in preventing leaks, complications, etc.), your tastes and preferences will change since all you'll be drinking are liquids so be sure to keep a variety on hand.

good luck and like you said it really is only a couple weeks!

Melisa

This may sound kookie, but there was something very comforting to me about being on liquids, I knew precisely what the rules where, I knew that my sutures would be safe, I knew I wouldn't be consuming too much, and I knew that if I focused I could be hydrated and get in all my protein. There are times that it is emotionally challenging, but it can be a big boost to your weight loss and I always think its a good idea to respect the post op diet. Good luck to you! And how exciting to get a two day head start.

You are all so encouraging. I'm just glad of got you on my side. I start liquids next Tues so I'll keep you posted!

Coach...

You will be so surprised how easy it is to get by on very little calories post op. Pre Op you might as well have shot me in the face as tell me I had to be on liquids for several weeks. But its really not that bad. You'll do fine.

Stacey