Im September 16th....I havent been in hospital for 22 years to the date and that was for the birth of my twin boys who were born 09/16/91.

This surgery will also be a life changing experience for me!!

My surgery is on sept 16 and this 2 week fast is killing me, I can't seem to get rid of this headache, my neck is stiff and I'm terribly irritated. My daughter's father had the full bypass surgery 3 yrs ago this month, and has gained most of the weight back, eats everything and keeps offering me food, knowing that I can't. Eating nothing but non-starchy veggie and water is not fun at all. I hope I make it

My surgery is on sept 16 and this 2 week fast is killing me' date=' I can't seem to get rid of this headache, my neck is stiff and I'm terribly irritated. My daughter's father had the full bypass surgery 3 yrs ago this month, and has gained most of the weight back, eats everything and keeps offering me food, knowing that I can't. Eating nothing but non-starchy veggie and water is not fun at all. I hope I make it[/quote']

Try sugar free gum. It's saved me a ton. Any time I thought I was feeling the munches I'd chew a stick 5 cal is better than a couple hundred. Good luck

My surgery is the 17th. Today is my first liquid day. Fridge full of jello, broth and protein stuff has really set in that its happening now. =O

I think I might have convinced myself mentally that I've already had surgery or something. I seem to be having the opposite problem as most on my pre-op diet. I don't think I am eating enough. I was never a water drinker except when trying to diet so I am really working on making sure I get at least 64 oz in a day. I was also a smoker for 25+ years who had tried to quit many times. Once I made the decision to move forward and scheduled surgery, I quit cold turkey without a problem!!! I have quit so many times over the years and it is always HARD, so I'm not sure why it was so easy this time. Now I'm not smoking (1 month now), I'm drinking my water, I gave up my Dr. Pepper addiction (3 weeks now) and instead of the 1 week full liquid diet my doctor requires I decided to do 2 weeks. I am 1 week in and getting about 400-650 calories a day and I'm not hungry. In fact between the water and the food I feel like I am always having something and I'm full. My typical day is 2 protein shakes, a can of soup or some broth for dinner and sometimes a sugar free popsicle. I am going to try and make sure I have 3 shakes a day to try and up my calories. Now obviously this isn't the way I always eat or I wouldn't be where I am at now. And typically when I am dieting I am tremendously hungry all the time so this is all very odd to me. I guess I'm taking this to mean that I really am ready. I know I was feeling like I "cheated" on the process since I haven't been through the counseling and visits with nuturitionists and all. I already know I don't qualify through my insurance so I didn't even bother going that route. I did my research, searched my soul and decided this is what I wanted and scheduled it in Mexico. So maybe this is my body's way of telling me that I really am ready for all of this.

I think I might have convinced myself mentally that I've already had surgery or something. I seem to be having the opposite problem as most on my pre-op diet. I don't think I am eating enough. I was never a water drinker except when trying to diet so I am really working on making sure I get at least 64 oz in a day. I was also a smoker for 25+ years who had tried to quit many times. Once I made the decision to move forward and scheduled surgery' date=' I quit cold turkey without a problem!!! I have quit so many times over the years and it is always HARD, so I'm not sure why it was so easy this time. Now I'm not smoking (1 month now), I'm drinking my water, I gave up my Dr. Pepper addiction (3 weeks now) and instead of the 1 week full liquid diet my doctor requires I decided to do 2 weeks. I am 1 week in and getting about 400-650 calories a day and I'm not hungry. In fact between the water and the food I feel like I am always having something and I'm full. My typical day is 2 protein shakes, a can of soup or some broth for dinner and sometimes a sugar free popsicle. I am going to try and make sure I have 3 shakes a day to try and up my calories. Now obviously this isn't the way I always eat or I wouldn't be where I am at now. And typically when I am dieting I am tremendously hungry all the time so this is all very odd to me. I guess I'm taking this to mean that I really am ready. I know I was feeling like I "cheated" on the process since I haven't been through the counseling and visits with nuturitionists and all. I already know I don't qualify through my insurance so I didn't even bother going that route. I did my research, searched my soul and decided this is what I wanted and scheduled it in Mexico. So maybe this is my body's way of telling me that I really am ready for all of this.[/quote']

I have found the same with myself in regards to cutting stuff out I think once you are ready entirely you are ready! Somethings have been very easy others not so much but I have been able to push through! My preop diet is two weeks I am scheduled 20th sept! Yay

Mine is scheduled for the 13th. Feeling a little nervous.

I am scheduled for the 20th in MA. I dont have a pre op diet but was doing 2 protein drinks a day and 1 meal since being approved the end of August. Then we went out for dinner on my bday.......then we went away for the night last night - yuck!! I feel like crap from eating like crap! Tomorrow I back on the wagon!!! That gives me 9 days.........I am so ready! Can't wait! Loved the way I was feeling off the junk!

Good luck to everyone! Keep posting!!!

I think I might have convinced myself mentally that I've already had surgery or something. I seem to be having the opposite problem as most on my pre-op diet. I don't think I am eating enough. I was never a water drinker except when trying to diet so I am really working on making sure I get at least 64 oz in a day. I was also a smoker for 25+ years who had tried to quit many times. Once I made the decision to move forward and scheduled surgery' date=' I quit cold turkey without a problem!!! I have quit so many times over the years and it is always HARD, so I'm not sure why it was so easy this time. Now I'm not smoking (1 month now), I'm drinking my water, I gave up my Dr. Pepper addiction (3 weeks now) and instead of the 1 week full liquid diet my doctor requires I decided to do 2 weeks. I am 1 week in and getting about 400-650 calories a day and I'm not hungry. In fact between the water and the food I feel like I am always having something and I'm full. My typical day is 2 protein shakes, a can of soup or some broth for dinner and sometimes a sugar free popsicle. I am going to try and make sure I have 3 shakes a day to try and up my calories. Now obviously this isn't the way I always eat or I wouldn't be where I am at now. And typically when I am dieting I am tremendously hungry all the time so this is all very odd to me. I guess I'm taking this to mean that I really am ready. I know I was feeling like I "cheated" on the process since I haven't been through the counseling and visits with nuturitionists and all. I already know I don't qualify through my insurance so I didn't even bother going that route. I did my research, searched my soul and decided this is what I wanted and scheduled it in Mexico. So maybe this is my body's way of telling me that I really am ready for all of this.[/quote']

That's awesome. I didn't think about sugar free popsicles, have to pick some up. Mine is in Mexico too!

I read a few negative reviews online regarding going that route but I know several ladies here in MS who work in the medical field (rns and such) who went to the facilty my surgery is at. They said it was highly professional and the care they recieved was great. My job doesn't provide insurance so it was my best option. Glad to read I'm not the only one on here going south of the border

I think I might have convinced myself mentally that I've already had surgery or something. I seem to be having the opposite problem as most on my pre-op diet. I don't think I am eating enough. I was never a water drinker except when trying to diet so I am really working on making sure I get at least 64 oz in a day. I was also a smoker for 25+ years who had tried to quit many times. Once I made the decision to move forward and scheduled surgery' date=' I quit cold turkey without a problem!!! I have quit so many times over the years and it is always HARD, so I'm not sure why it was so easy this time. Now I'm not smoking (1 month now), I'm drinking my water, I gave up my Dr. Pepper addiction (3 weeks now) and instead of the 1 week full liquid diet my doctor requires I decided to do 2 weeks. I am 1 week in and getting about 400-650 calories a day and I'm not hungry. In fact between the water and the food I feel like I am always having something and I'm full. My typical day is 2 protein shakes, a can of soup or some broth for dinner and sometimes a sugar free popsicle. I am going to try and make sure I have 3 shakes a day to try and up my calories. Now obviously this isn't the way I always eat or I wouldn't be where I am at now. And typically when I am dieting I am tremendously hungry all the time so this is all very odd to me. I guess I'm taking this to mean that I really am ready. I know I was feeling like I "cheated" on the process since I haven't been through the counseling and visits with nuturitionists and all. I already know I don't qualify through my insurance so I didn't even bother going that route. I did my research, searched my soul and decided this is what I wanted and scheduled it in Mexico. So maybe this is my body's way of telling me that I really am ready for all of this.[/quote']

This sounds almost identical to me, except I used Chantix to quit after 22yrs. I also am not missing my Dr. Pepper like I thought I would. I do have some carbs cravings towards the end of the day. I'm on day 4 of my 7 day liquid pre-op. Also going to Mexico. My surgery is the 12th. Good luck to you :-)

That's awesome. I didn't think about sugar free popsicles' date=' have to pick some up. Mine is in Mexico too!

I read a few negative reviews online regarding going that route but I know several ladies here in MS who work in the medical field (rns and such) who went to the facilty my surgery is at. They said it was highly professional and the care they recieved was great. My job doesn't provide insurance so it was my best option. Glad to read I'm not the only one on here going south of the border [/quote']

Mine is in mexico too!

September 17th!!! Ahhhh. Starting to get nervous yet extremely excited!

For everyone who has slipped on their diet - I got this from a WW leader and it has really helped me -

"Lapses become failures only when they successfully intimidate you into stopping your weight reduction program. Those who are ultimately most successful in sustaining weight loss learn from their lapses instead of being intimidated by them. The best thing to do when lapses occur is to go to sleep that night and wake up the next day recommitted to following your weight loss program. "

I am up for September 23rd. Excited, scared, anxious. Glad not to be alone!

My surgery is tomorrow, September 9. I'm so excited, I have a lot of nervous energy so I'm cleaning everything. I am also very hungry so I keep looking at the clock wishing it could move a little faster.

My surgery is tomorrow' date=' September 9. I'm so excited, I have a lot of nervous energy so I'm cleaning everything. I am also very hungry so I keep looking at the clock wishing it could move a little faster.[/quote']

Exciting! I could use some of your nervous cleaning energy!