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Hi, April dates!

My surgery is this Tuesday the 2nd. I'm excited yet nervous for the surgery itself. Today I started the 3 day clear liquids... I'm superdeedooper hungry, but I can do this! I plan to get a few things done but then treat myself and go to bed early to get some good rest. I'll be off work for a few weeks so will check in here regularly to see how everyone is doing!

Cat/Denver, CO

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My dr was the best he came in everyday and saw you 2 times a day and I was in there a total in 3 different time 17 days 6 days home 2 nights back 6 days home a week then back 4 days even sat & sun he came twice each day and it was always him

Why were you in so much???

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Hi there. My surgery is April 3rd just a few days away I couldn't do the preop liquid diet as I couldn't keep it down so the surgeon put me on a high Protein diet but I worry that I didn't eat enough and ill have problems on Wednesday.

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Happy Easter to everyone.

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New here too. My date is April 17 - one day before you. I am nervous as hell! I have made a few other posts about lack of support and other things.

My Dr's liver-reduction diet is very simple to me. The hardest part is the protien because I HATE shakes or Protein powder.

I feel overehelmed in the pre-appointments though. And I want to be sure my house is all cleaned up and the groceries done etc before I am admitted.

I feel very overwhelmed.

Ok so I'm really bad at this blog stuff...sorry for getting back to you so late...but I know exactly how you feel. I too am overwhelmed. It's been a roller-coaster! But in the end everything will be fine. Remember to stay positive and think about how great our lives are going to be afterwards. I can't wait to have the energy to get it all done. I feel do tired and yet I feel like I have sooo much to do! Hang in there!

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Hey all! I'm new to this type thing but I'm 6 days jnto my liquid diet and down 10.2 pounds' date=' my surgery is next Thursday, April 4th! I'm beyond excited! I'm nervous too but I can't wait to start my journey!!![/quote']

How are you doing? I hope all went well!

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Hey all! I'm new to this type thing but I'm 6 days jnto my liquid diet and down 10.2 pounds' date=' my surgery is next Thursday, April 4th! I'm beyond excited! I'm nervous too but I can't wait to start my journey!!![/quote']

Wow.. What are you taking in to lose that much that fast? I've been on liquids since Monday and lost 3 1/2lbs..my surgery is Monday he 8th.

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Hi all. I had my surgery on Wednesday April 3rd. I spent two nights in the hospital and I have been having the hardest time. I can hardly eat, I cannot drink Water. One water bottle as lasted me three days. I haven't been able to have a bowel movement for two days. I feel nauseated all day. I cry every morning. I am barely getting the Vitamins into me. I can't sleep. And I'm ready to go to my surgeon and tell him I made a mistake. I have been going through this process fr five years, I knew things may happen and I was prepared for that and now I just feel like I didn't think it through enough which I know I did. Everyone is telling me tat ill e fine and to stay positive and that makes my emotions rose. Someone please help me.

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Okay so I had surgery this past Monday the 8

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Okay so I had surgery this past Monday the 8th I had to stay an extra night cause my wbc count was too low.. I finally came home yesterday afternoon feeling like I wish I was still in the hospital. I have been in so much pain on my right side below everything.. Also my left side in between staples. It's excruciating to get up and down anytime now. I've been able to keep liquids down.. I've also had some cottage cheese and yogurt. Love my blue bunny sugar free fudgesicles. But with all the pain and I haven't had a bm since being home and my temp was 99.9 today, I then called my dr. He said it was all gas.. To get Miralax and an enema. Really?!

But you know since day one of liquid diet til today I've lost 20lbs already! Boom! Gotta through the pain and gas! It can be done!

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Okay so I had surgery this past Monday the 8

and how do you feel?

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I am so excited for you. Just 5 days left! I can't wait for mine. I don't have a date yet, but I am hoping for May. Just waiting on medical records and a psych eval. Good luck and I would to follow along with you.

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Okay so I had surgery this past Monday the 8th I had to stay an extra night cause my wbc count was too low.. I finally came home yesterday afternoon feeling like I wish I was still in the hospital. I have been in so much pain on my right side below everything.. Also my left side in between staples. It's excruciating to get up and down anytime now. I've been able to keep liquids down.. I've also had some cottage cheese and yogurt. Love my blue bunny sugar free fudgesicles. But with all the pain and I haven't had a bm since being home and my temp was 99.9 today, I then called my dr. He said it was all gas.. To get miralax and an enema. Really?!

But you know since day one of liquid diet til today I've lost 20lbs already! Boom! Gotta through the pain and gas! It can be done!

Try Gas X

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Okay so I had surgery this past Monday the 8th I had to stay an extra night cause my wbc count was too low.. I finally came home yesterday afternoon feeling like I wish I was still in the hospital. I have been in so much pain on my right side below everything.. Also my left side in between staples. It's excruciating to get up and down anytime now. I've been able to keep liquids down.. I've also had some cottage cheese and yogurt. Love my blue bunny sugar free fudgesicles. But with all the pain and I haven't had a bm since being home and my temp was 99.9 today' date=' I then called my dr. He said it was all gas.. To get miralax and an enema. Really?!

But you know since day one of liquid diet til today I've lost 20lbs already! Boom! Gotta through the pain and gas! It can be done![/quote']

Minr was the 10th and like u havent had a bm since the 9th. I keep hopijg when i finally do ill feel nettrr. I habent had trouble passing gas jist cant get that far lol. I am taking gas x max strength so somethings gotta give

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