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Raechelle

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Raechelle    0

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My Surgery is scheduled Dec 28th, which is Tuesday. I have been horrible with the pre op diet. Now I am nervous that I will have complications because of it. I guess I should have thought of this before now. I start my liquid diet tomorrow (48 hrs before surgery). I have 150+ pounds to lose to be at my ideal weight. Very long journey ahead of me. I know it is possible because I have followed some vsg's that had this kind of success, but I feel like I will be the person that stays fat. I am excited and nervous and I keep telling myself that after my surgery eating is something I will have control over. Is anyone else feeling like this?

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Jennywren    42

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My Surgery is scheduled Dec 28th, which is Tuesday. I have been horrible with the pre op diet. Now I am nervous that I will have complications because of it. I guess I should have thought of this before now. I start my liquid diet tomorrow (48 hrs before surgery). I have 150+ pounds to lose to be at my ideal weight. Very long journey ahead of me. I know it is possible because I have followed some vsg's that had this kind of success, but I feel like I will be the person that stays fat. I am excited and nervous and I keep telling myself that after my surgery eating is something I will have control over. Is anyone else feeling like this?

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Jennywren    42

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I'm feeling the same way. My surgery is on Thursday and I have been terrible on my pre-op diet because of the holidays! I have the same concern about my liver not shrinking enough or something and causing a complication. I plan to start cutting back on everything tomorrow in hopes of having some effect by surgery. I also have 150 lbs to lose and it's hard to imagine actually losing that much. I keep thinking that I will be happy with less especially if I can maintain the loss - mostly because I just can't fathom it. I'm so excited about the surgery and as I get closer to the actual day my anxiety is ramping up. Many have gone before us with great success and little to no complications. That is my calming mantra for today. Good luck on Tuesday!

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Becca    108

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It is sooo hard to do the liquids, as I am on it right now. I have read so many different posts on pre-op diets. Some people got to have a "last" meal the night before surgery. I guess every doctor does their own thing, but it is so strange how different they all are! Good luck with your surgery on Tuesday! We are very close together. I will be thinking of you!

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iegal    460

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Be sure to stick to the rest of your diet, it is for your own saftey. Diet is to ensure your liver is reduced in size so surgeon can easily access stomach and not lacerate liver. Best wishes ladies...the sleeve is wonderful!

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samantha209    19

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I too am nervous...my surgery is Monday. I see that all posters in this thread are alive and well that is a comfort :D

I have been following my liquid diet since last Monday and am hoping it will lead to positive results. I find myself waking up in the middle of the night in a panic. I have had surgery twice before but this one is anxiety provoking on so many levels. I am saying many prayers, and have the support of so many. VST has taught me a lot, and I look forward to posting about upcoming successes and NSVs

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Roseib    13

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Good luck. The worst part is waiting. Once you get to hospital there is so much prep stuff to be done, it goes quickly. Will be sending positive thoughts your way

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