I'm set up for February 4th. Seems like forever away. People keep telling me, "oh don't worry". It bugs me cause I'm not worried. What seems to keep popping in my head is, am I doing the right thing.

I would like to here what others are thinking, going through.

My Doctors plan is two days preop clear liquid, not 10 like I've been reading on here. Anyone else similar?

Thanks,

Kimo

Feb. 13th, tomorrow

I just had my final appt for medical clearance with my PCP - unfortunately I am not feeling well. Feel I have a fever (which I don't) and have aches and pains and nausea. I'm scheduled for Feb 19. I have to go back Friday to Dr. for last chance before I have to reschedule. I want to get this done already.

Starting my pre op diet tomorrow excited

started my pre op liquids was very excited now I'm starving. my doc wanted 2 wks of shakes 5x a day water and jello. well after 24 hours I decided that's not cutting it I can only get 3 down beofre I want to get sick. so I am semi cheating and added skim milk cottage cheese it has 10 g protein and that's making all the difference in how nauseous I am. I will go back to straight liq 2 days before surg thou.

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Good Luck to you!

Aw, hope you feel better tomorrow, Banker.

Fast and furious... Started thus path on the first of month, surgery this Friday. Stressed to all hell, still scared about if this is the right decision.

started my pre op liquids was very excited now I'm starving. my doc wanted 2 wks of shakes 5x a day water and jello. well after 24 hours I decided that's not cutting it I can only get 3 down beofre I want to get sick. so I am semi cheating and added skim milk cottage cheese it has 10 g protein and that's making all the difference in how nauseous I am. I will go back to straight liq 2 days before surg thou.

My pre op diet is shakes, cottage cheese, and egg whites. So I really don't think you are semi cheating I agree though, the cottage cheese helps. Good luck!

Fast and furious... Started thus path on the first of month' date=' surgery this Friday. Stressed to all hell, still scared about if this is the right decision.[/quote']

Wow--- so fast! Sometimes fast is better! I've been approved since Nov and I waited to schedule my surgery around my spring break, and let me tell you 3 months of too much thinking about this surgery has gone on!!! If you believe your ready to change your relationship with food, and you've really tried all other avenues of weight loss you are probably making the best choice in having surgery. As long as you know it's not a quick fix ( for most people). Hang in there, we all go through this crazy ups and downs the closer it gets.

Fast and furious... Started thus path on the first of month' date=' surgery this Friday. Stressed to all hell, still scared about if this is the right decision.[/quote']

Wow! Definately on the fast track! Best of luck to you! You are in the right place to get support for your decision.

I just wanted to let everyone know 3 concerns I had prior to my surgery. Catheter, My surgeon didn't use one. Drain, it's really not that bad, my Surgeon used a rubber egg shaped drain. I could sleep with it with no problems. Finally the dreaded Swallow test, I literally took 3 drinks while they took 3 xrays. It had a medicine taste but it wasn't as horrible as I expected. I hope my experience will help you.

I just wanted to let everyone know 3 concerns I had prior to my surgery. Catheter' date=' My surgeon didn't use one. Drain, it's really not that bad, my Surgeon used a rubber egg shaped drain. I could sleep with it with no problems. Finally the dreaded Swallow test, I literally took 3 drinks while they took 3 xrays. It had a medicine taste but it wasn't as horrible as I expected. I hope my experience will help you.[/quote']

Who was your surgeon

I live in Tampa, Florida. My Surgeon

was Dr Dietrich

I live in Tampa' date=' Florida. My Surgeon

was Dr Dietrich[/quote']

Oh ok. Do u mind me asking how much he charge

DeeJack08 I had Insurance so I'm not sure how much a self pay would be sorry.