Hi All -

I am new to this forum but have been reading post for a while! I have one week to go til surgery and ready ! The pre op diet has been difficult.. Thankfully the headaches are not as bad as the first few days.I really miss chewing. Did anyone else go through that ? Anyone else having surgery on April 7?

Welcome! I am having surgery on the 11th. I just started my second week of the pre-op diet. Once I got past the first few days, my cravings subsided. I did have to come off of the Optifast products my doctor had me on though - they just didn't agree with my system. So now I am following a different liquid diet and it isn't too bad. Stick with it and GOOD LUCK!!! I will be watching for your updates.

I just realize I said April 7th, but its actually the 12th! I can't wait to see us shed the pounds!

congrats on getting a date. I am getting sleeved on 4/10. So excited and nervous. The liquid diet is hard, first week I crashed and burned then realized I HAD to make it work. I feared I'd be that one person that gets on the table and the doctor says nope, can't do it because my liver is too big. I think the first 3 days are the hardest then your body kind of adjusts. I've found that even when i do palm sized meal in the evening I'm full. I do one Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch and in between Water. If I get the case of the munchies I eat sugar free Jello. I find sipping shakes (EAS AdvandEdge) and water with a straw helps me savor it more and I take longer to finish it.

Can't wait to see our progress. See you on the losers bench

I am having it 4-12 also. I am not so nervous, but i havent told many people. Waiting till after so i dont have to hear anyone doubt me. I m looking forward to size8 clothes! Or anything smaller than 18! I started pre-op diet monday and today was the worst! I miss chewing, also! I usually go for sweets, but it seems that all i am getting are sweets, or milky drinks! I could use some salt or crunch, but alas... All will be worth it!

Hi! I'm also having my surgery April 12th! I am so excited and ready!I told my sister and my mom and they are both very supportive. My sister is even going to stay the night with me. I didn't tell my brothers I didn't think it was important for them to know...I do miss chewing but the liquid diet hasn't been too bad for me. I'm supposed to drink 5 shakes a day. I can only get down 3 but they said its ok. I have lost 5lbs since I started it!

Hi! I'm also having my surgery April 12th! I am so excited and ready!I told my sister and my mom and they are both very supportive. My sister is even going to stay the night with me. I didn't tell my brothers I didn't think it was important for them to know...I do miss chewing but the liquid diet hasn't been too bad for me. I'm supposed to drink 5 shakes a day. I can only get down 3 but they said its ok. I have lost 5lbs since I started it!

I also work nights and my eating habit are all over the place. I have never been much o a drinker of flds so that will be a challenge. Since we have the same day surgery, i am praying for all to go well with you, also. Good luck and i would love to keep up with all your changes!

Glad I am not the only one! Praying that we all have an easy surgery and recovery! Can't wait to see us shedding pounds !

Glad I am not the only one! Praying that we all have an easy surgery and recovery! Can't wait to see us shedding pounds !

Me too! The 12th may be my new birthday. Lol

My sleeve is April 17. I am excited for all of you. Yes I am hungry but know that I will eat again. I'm glad it's not thanksgiving and Christmas food all the time. Makes Easter not so bad. I dream of food crazy as that sounds. All of you inspire me thanks for sharing your journey.

Mine is also 04/12/12, I think it will be all of ours new birthday.

Almost feels exactly like that Jjen. I have been really trying to keep myself busy. Blood pressure has been low 80/60 drs said that I need to drink more so I am doing that.

I greatly appreciate your support.

Ok Ladies! Just 1 1/2 more days to go! Praying that we all have a great surgery and speedy recovery.