I am starting this so all of us who are beginning 2013 in a big way can share stories, advice and experiences.

My surgery date is 1/21/13 and this has been a year long journey for me. I began last December with a physical and my Dr. and I decided it was time. I had to go through 6 months of weigh-ins and visits with the nutritionist before I was even allowed to see the surgeon. I finally met him in July and then was given a whole new list of tests and appointments that needed to be done. My insurance finally approved me earlier this month, but only for surgery after January 1, so January 21st it is.

I am so excited to start this journey and thank you all in advance for sharing your experiences here!

I got my surgery date of Jan. 22 & have everything scheduled pre-op anesthesia appointment and all!! Im excited but nervous about the post diet (when to add what). Im on my liquid preop diet and hating it!! I woke up diaphoretic and feeling miserable!! Thanks God for friends Im gonna make it!!

From what I'm hearing it depends on the surgeon. Seems that most of those with long liquid diets don't have to because they're already "liquidy" to put it politely. I only had two days of liquids so I had to do it in order to ensure I was "cleaned out" for surgery. It sucks let me tell you' date=' although there is not much I wouldn't do to have this surgery. The drink is gross and running to the bathroom all day is no picnic in the park either. Just keeping my eye on the prize... [/quote']

My surgeon Dr. Katsis at Bailey hasnt required a bowel prep.... yaay but Im on a 2 week liquid diet (carnation instant breakfast no sugar)

Sorry for the delayed update, keep falling asleep in the middle.

Sorry for the delayed update' date=' keep falling asleep in the middle.[/quote']

Lol. I did that with texting. Typed a or tried to type a 5 word text, it took about a half hour. Thought I sent but didn't.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Im on day 4 of my diet so far I've heard people talk about a bowl prep I dont think I have to do one. Is everyone doing one?

Hi Fiusha, I'm on day 5 of my diet today with you and I wouldn't have bowl prep. So I guess just depends on surgeon. Best wishes

I am alive' date=' awake and doing well. I have been virtually pain free, only issue that will resolve is abdominal cavity gas. Hope everyone is well, and Good luck surgery buds.[/quote']

Congratulations on your surgery! Glad to hear you are doing well. Keep us posted!

Hi everyone! I'm also alive! Doing much better today than yesterday! Need to get in 60 CC's before I get to go home. Showered today so that was huge!

The gas pain has been moving up my chest, lots of burping.. Hope everyone else is doing well!

I got my surgery date of Jan. 22 & have everything scheduled pre-op anesthesia appointment and all!! Im excited but nervous about the post diet (when to add what). Im on my liquid preop diet and hating it!! I woke up diaphoretic and feeling miserable!! Thanks God for friends Im gonna make it!!

Yay another surgery budy Im on The 22 also. Ur wright its tuff specially because I cook all day cause I have lil ones at home.

Im happy to hear everyone on d loosers bench is doing ok hope you'll feel better soon

Yes...doing the bowel' date='prep,the night before![/quote']

But ur doing d 2 wk liquid diet also. I called my dietitian she said " what" she didnt even know what I was talking about that was weird

Yes...doing the bowel' date='prep,the night before![/quote']

But ur doing d 2 wk liquid diet also. I called my dietitian she said " what" she didnt even know what I was talking about that was weird

This is my 5 day of liquid Diet, 2 more days to go. Doc didn't tell me to do a bowel prep so far. I just want to get this over with.

Congratulations on your surgery! Glad to hear you are doing well. Keep us posted!

God bless glad all is well remember....sip, walk and rest.

Hi everyone! I'm also alive! Doing much better today than yesterday! Need to get in 60 CC's before I get to go home. Showered today so that was huge!

The gas pain has been moving up my chest' date=' lots of burping.. Hope everyone else is doing well![/quote']

So happy you're ok! Congrats on entering post-op loserbench!

Hi everyone! I'm also alive! Doing much better today than yesterday! Need to get in 60 CC's before I get to go home. Showered today so that was huge!

The gas pain has been moving up my chest' date=' lots of burping.. Hope everyone else is doing well![/quote']

Congrats on your surgery, I'm glad your feeling better. Keep us posted on how you are doing!