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Diana82    14

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I'm in New Jersey' date=' what about yourself?[/quote']

I'm in Dallas, TX!

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NickieLo339    47

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I'm in Dallas' date=' TX![/quote']

Nice, I have friends in El Paso, which is pretty far from you. Never been out there yet, they always come to Jersey lol

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jessikab    3

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I am In Australia' date=' and am on 11th September.

We only need to do the liquid diet 2 week before the op?

Would love to meet some new buddies for support.[/quote']

Hi hubbachubba I'm also from Australia :) and I'm having surgery on September 11th. Nice to me you! I am only on 2 week liquid diet pre op (optifast)

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Heather Meyer    103

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Hi hubbachubba I'm also from Australia :) and I'm having surgery on September 11th. Nice to me you! I am only on 2 week liquid diet pre op (optifast)

Me too!! Sept 11th here as well and already started my 3 week pre op shake diet....

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pjsmith222    15

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Where are you located and when do you start your pre-op diet' date=' if you have one?[/quote']

I am having my sugery at the guthrie hospital in saye PA. I have my pre-op appt on 8/29 so I should start my pre diet around the 1st or 2 nd of sept. I can't wait to get started.

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Diana49    15

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Hi everybody,

I am noticing that everyone talks about a pre-surgery liquid diet of varying lengths of time. My doctor has me on just three days of a liver shrinking diet right before surgery, and even that is not all liquid. It is Protein Shakes for two meals, two small Protein Snacks, and one meal of 6 oz. lean fish or chicken plus salad with fat free vinaigrette . I sure wonder why there is so much variation. Other than this three day regimen, I am supposed to be practicing eating slowly, chewing forever, giving up carbonated beverages, cutting back on portions and fats and processed foods and not eating sweets. And getting some exercise. That's it.

Diana49

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TcsSleeveJourney    16

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Hi everybody' date='

I am noticing that everyone talks about a pre-surgery liquid diet of varying lengths of time. My doctor has me on just three days of a liver shrinking diet right before surgery, and even that is not all liquid. It is Protein Shakes for two meals, two small Protein Snacks, and one meal of 6 oz. lean fish or chicken plus salad with fat free vinaigrette . I sure wonder why there is so much variation. Other than this three day regimen, I am supposed to be practicing eating slowly, chewing forever, giving up carbonated beverages, cutting back on portions and fats and processed foods and not eating sweets. And getting some exercise. That's it.

Diana49[/quote']

I'm not sure about that either... My surgeon is very strict. It's actually a 2 week clear liquid diet... Only sugar free clear liquids... And 2-3 Advatage Protein shakes a day only! He went as far as saying that if the liver didn't shrink Enuff he would close the incisions and do it at a later date after it did shrink,.

I need Prayers folks :)

Tc's Ready!

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Heather Meyer    103

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I'm not sure about that either... My surgeon is very strict. It's actually a 2 week clear liquid diet... Only sugar free clear liquids... And 2-3 Advatage Protein Shakes a day only! He went as far as saying that if the liver didn't shrink Enuff he would close the incisions and do it at a later date after it did shrink' date='.

I need Prayers folks :)

Tc's Ready![/quote']

Im on this liquid diet too..only i have it for three weeks instead of two...then three days of pure Clear Liquids

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AmBeR09    60

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Tc in also 9/11

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JourneyToLife    119

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I'm the 25th

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Jenni77    60

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September 10th...live in Austin' date=' Texas. Dr. G. Alverez in mx. I am excited, spending all my time on the forums, can't get enough info![/quote']

I am scheduled 9/12 with Dr. Alvarez.

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Jenni77    60

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Hi everyone! I am scheduled for 09/12 with Dr. Alvarez in Mexico. Kinda nervous about flying on 9/11 but it should be fine I hope. I'm getting very excited. Started my Chantix today, and next Wednesday begins my 2 week pre-op diet. Hope to find some people that will be there around that time. I am planning to bring a friend, but that may not work out.

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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    • KimBaxleyWilson

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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