Hello everyone,

I'm starting my pre-op diet tomorrow and I am dreading it to say the least . I feel like I breaking up with a boyfriend. I've had a food "bucket list" and even though I have had pretty much all of my favorites it still seems weird.

How does everyone else feel who is about to or has started their pre-op diet, it makes it easier to think that I am doing this for surgery and THAT much closer to making it to the loser's bench!

Anywho, I wanted to share an app (android) I came across that I LOVE, it counts down the days, it's called Days Left. I've attached a screen shot of my homescreen below, I set up one for my liquid diet and another for surgery.

My homemade broth is ready!

I start tomorrow as well...i have to say that i too have had these mixed emotions even more then before being since my surgery got moved up a week and so i only had 4 days verses 11 days to decide what i wanted to eat before surgery. The only thing that keeps me going is by repeating to myself that it is all worth it...3 weeks liquid is nothing compared to losing my life due to high blood pressure. Cant wait to be healthy again! I wish you the very best!

Hi LorenaVaca,

Thank you! I've realized that the mixed emotions are normal. But after I started the liquid diet I realized that I was acting as if I would never be able to eat normally again. I ate as if someone told me that I would never be able to swallow again, lol! But anywho I look forward to the days that I am able to enjoy it in healthier portions.

Three weeks seems like a long time but just keep busy and you day will be here before you know it!

Ms Dallas sleeves you can do it !!! Just keep thinking of the look you will achieve as well as the quote no pain no gain!! I wish you the best because I will be doing the liquids next week. Cheers!!

Two for me too. I think I am going to have a good cry too. Then maybe indulge in myself. Shave my legs, paint my toenails get my bag ready. Try to get out of this funk.

I did it again early this morning...maybe I just need to get some stress out. Once I started to get busy with errands and got to the hospital for pre-op I did much better. Your idea of pampering yourself is a good one, I'm going to do the same tomorrow after my EDG.

HOLY COW, this is really happening, y'all. We are going to be losers soon!

My surgery date is 8/23' date=' my coordinator who I also work with says I need to lose 20 lbs. How they hell is this possible. I was thinking about starting my pre surgery liquid diet on 8/1 to give myself time to get use to just liquid. Does anybody else have to lose weight, if so, are you exercising? Did anyone get the surgery without pre op weight loss. Im just scared that I won't lose the weight and this would be all done in vein. Exactly what is everyone drinking since she just gave me a few options verbally. broth, SF Jello, Water, like a fool I got a pen and paper thinking she was going to give me a list. YEAH NO!!! I just feel lost anyone have any suggestions.[/quote']

Hello start the liquid diet early you will be very surprised at how much you can lose don't give up!! This is just the beginning of the new you!!

Day #7 of Protein shakes and bars...I figured out that I am on about 800-1000 calories a day. What a huge change and it's oddly not been unbearable. 5 more days of this program, then 1 day (day before surgery) only Clear liquids (broth, Jello, sugar free gatorade and the like) and then BAM, surgery. Every day that goes by, I am getting more and more excited. And nervous.

I've decided to make an appointment for a massage and a facial the day before surgery. I'm hoping it will take my mind off of not being able to even have Protein Shakes, which have been helping keep the hunger under control. A little pampering will hopefully go a long way.

August 6 cannot get here soon enough.

Good Morning...first day in over a week on this Protein plan where I am feeling EXTREMELY lethargic and grumpy. Just needed a place to come and vent for a second. I so want toast with Peanut Butter and jam. It just sounds so comforting and delicious. The three hours between shakes and bars feels like forever.

Just a few more days.

I'm so happy we all have somewhere to come and share whether it's ranting or sharing good news. There are so many times I felt like everyone else (fam or friends) just didn't understand but then I could come here and talk to others that understood.

Wooohooo, finally got the call telling me what time to come for surgery. I'm scheduled to check in at 8:30am tmrw. My nerves are coming from out of nowhere, I was just fine and not scared or concerned a couple of days ago!

@tai, I'm so sorry you are having a rough one, it will be over with soon. I'm with you, I'd love some comfort food right about now, but not as much as I'm going to love being sleeved tomorrow. I had to run to the grocery store today and I just wanted to eat everything.

@dallas, can you believe it's finally here?!!? I have to be at the hospital at 6:45am...EEEKKKK!

Hello All!! I am scheduled to have surgery on August 6 and on day 8 of my liquid diet. I'm a also a newbie to the site and so glad I found you all today because I thought I was the only person who went crazy on this liquid diet.... I swear if I see another food commercial I'm going to lick the TV screen lol*sipping my broth* lol

Good luck to all the ladies scheduled for tomorrow!! My prayers are with u!!! Lets do this!!!!! 5 more days for me:)

Tomorrow is my day! I am packing my little bag with all my stuff for my overnight. I hope I don't forget anything, I live forty minutes from the hospital I am having the surgery at so there will be no "let me run home to grab that realll quick". Loose clothes, check. Toilteries, check. books, check. ID, check. Insurance card, check. I wish I could bring my dog, he always makes me feel better.

Guys, I will be post-surgery tomorrow.

I'm scheduled to check in at 8:30am tmrw.

I am not far behind you, I have to check in at 10am and surgery is at noon! Good luck girl!!!!!

I have to be at the hospital at 6:45am...EEEKKKK!

Jeez, that is pretty stinking early. Although, I am pretty amped right now so I doubt I will get much sleep. I am a bundle of nerves. I have to be in at 10am tomorrow. I hope everything goes smoothly for you!!!

Hello All!! I am scheduled to have surgery on August 6 and on day 8 of my liquid diet. I'm a also a newbie to the site and so glad I found you all today because I thought I was the only person who went crazy on this liquid diet.... I swear if I see another food commercial I'm going to lick the TV screen lol*sipping my broth* lol

Good luck to all the ladies scheduled for tomorrow!! My prayers are with u!!! Lets do this!!!!! 5 more days for me:)

I'm right there with you!! I'm scheduled for 8/6 as well...completely dreading the day before surgery when it's all "clear" liquids only. That will be a long long day...but we are oh so close!! Looking forward to sharing our journey!! Best of luck to you!!