My pre-op was last Wednesday the 2nd. And I received a call from the insurance company today approving my surgery! I'm so excited that I can actually say that I am 100% going to get this surgery! My surgery is March 1st and I start my liquid diet in about 2 weeks. Any advice for me to prepare for? What should I bring for my stay at the hospital? Any advice helps.

Congrats!!!! I know the feeling. I just received my approval today. I'm sooooo excited. But now....here come the nerves!!!

There is a whole thread dedicated to what to bring to the hospital list here:What you will need . As far as getting ready for that liquid diet,, cut the carbs now so it does not hit you so bad when you start it. Stock up on all the clear liquids that sound good to you, they will be your savior.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So very happy for y'all.

There is a whole thread dedicated to what to bring to the hospital list here:What you will need . As far as getting ready for that liquid diet,, cut the carbs now so it does not hit you so bad when you start it. Stock up on all the clear liquids that sound good to you, they will be your savior.

What clear liquids did you use?

What clear liquids did you use?

chicken broth, any waters, any non calorie clear drinks like Crystal lite, diet Jello.

My go to clear liquid was chicken broth. I drank it like most people drink coffee. I would fill a hot mug and take it with my while traveling.

Congratulations on getting approved. Remember after surgery...walk, walk, walk.

Thanks for the advice. It will definatelt help me out a lot. What kind of protein shakes worked best?