Anyone else on July 15th?

[aliekat55 157]

Day two of liquid diet and surprise, it is going far better than I could have imagined, no cravings for food, no hunger. the optimist shakes and bars are fully filling and satisfying, the Soups are awful! I would rather skip those than eat them. Thank good ness I only got a few of those. My only accommodations are coffee in the morning with nutrasweet and low cal Creamer and a lettuce 'salad' late in the day with no dressing. tomorrow may be harder since i do not work and have no schedule to keep me busy--but I do have a dentist appointment.

six days from now I will be on my way to the hospital.

[goirish78 100]

I actually don't mind the Soups much, I just can't handle the bars. Tried both flavors the first day and had to choke them both down. Decided I would just stick with the shakes and soups instead. Even though my surgeon wants us on Optifast only for two weeks, I will admit a I caved and had a small salad earlier today (was just really craving some crunchy veggies - I guess I missed chewing lol). I figure it's not so bad, since I made it through almost a week and a half with no slips and I still have 5 more days of liquids before my procedure.

I'm also starting to get my overnight bag ready - what are you all bringing? So far I have loose pjs, a few basic toiletries, some fresh wipes, some liquid Gas-X, and a couple of magazines. Any other ideas?

[aliekat55 157]

I cant believe we are almost there! i began packing my bag yesterday and need to finish it today for I fly out on Sat morning and work two long days thurs-fri. I am excited, like I used to get before going to Disney as a kid.

I have an important business dinner tonight and have my answers ready when they notice I am not eating anything.

[charles Lawson 4]

July15th here 4days away Woooooo !!!

[ca530 18]

My surgery time just got changed. I now have to be at the hospital at 6:00, with surgery at 7:30! I can't believe how soon it will be here!

[aliekat55 157]

mine was changed from 8 to 10 on the 15th. i was initially disapointed then realized that it was all sleep time, i wont even notice it

[ca530 18]

mine was changed from 8 to 10 on the 15th. i was initially disapointed then realized that it was all sleep time' date=' i wont even notice it <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I'm jealous! I never thought if it that way!' ????

[ca530 18]

mine was changed from 8 to 10 on the 15th. i was initially disapointed then realized that it was all sleep time' date=' i wont even notice it <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I'm jealous now!! I never even thought of it that way!????

[goirish78 100]

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to check in and see how you're all doing?? I can't believe it's the day after tomorrow. Are all of you ready?

In my hospital bag I've got a change of loose clothes for going home, a few basic toiletries, Gas-X thin strips, a pack of fresh wipes, and a couple of magazines. What are all of you bringing?

[ca530 18]

Hey everyone' date='

Just wanted to check in and see how you're all doing?? I can't believe it's the day after tomorrow. Are all of you ready?

In my hospital bag I've got a change of loose clothes for going home, a few basic toiletries, Gas-X thin strips, a pack of fresh wipes, and a couple of magazines. What are all of you bringing? [/quote']

It still doesn't feel real yet! I haven't packed anything. I bought a pair of loose p.j bottoms for the hospital. I figure ill buy gas-x thin strips, basic toiletries and I'm planning on bringing my iPad and ear phones!'i figure I'm on a wear a skirt, and tank top there, I'll just wear that home since ill only be wearing it or an hour! If I don't hear from you before Monday, good luck and i'll look for you on the other side of being sleeved!

[allsun 7]

I am rooting for you! I am scheduled for Tuesday, July 16th. It will be a transforming summer for us

[Daydra 345]

Good luck all! Looking forward to hearing how it all went once you're on the Loser's Bench!

[goirish78 100]

Thanks so much, Daydra, and good luck to you, too, CA! I'll catch ya on the flip side

[ca530 18]

Well here it is! I'm getting ready to leave for the hospital! Never thought this day would actually come. Well good luck to everyone today! See you all on the other side!

[goirish78 100]

How's everyone doing??

I just got home from the hospital a few hours ago. Surgery went well and the only post-op issues I encountered were gas pain (which I'm still trying to work out) and pain from my drain (which was thankfully removed this morning). So slow going but happy to be home. I'm sipping Water slowly and trying not to take in any more air (I've never wanted to burp so badly in my life lol). Not hungry at all and hoping it stays that way