I Need Some Encouragment During My Pre-Op Diet

[Porchue08 3]

I am currently in day 3 of my pre op diet. I have to do this diet until December 2. I feel like I cant do this. None of my friends can really encourage me because none of them has faced the problem that I am facing. I am trying my hardest not to give up because I feel like I have come too darn far to give up. Im just so irritable today and I dont know why.

[iluvmyArmani 19]

Hey like you said you've come to far to let everything go now. You can do this if other can do it you sure can. I'm here for any support you need.

[LindsJ83 56]

That sounds familiar! Please don't give up - first 3 days are the worst. After Day 4, it becomes a way of life almost. Today is my 14th day and I have surgery on Friday. What kept me going was thinking about how healthy I want to be after, my daughter and my husband. You CAN do this. It will not be forever and remember, it's the gold at the end of a very long rainbow!!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,357]

Your the little engine that could.......up the hill and over the bend....you got this..........you really do!!!!!!!!!!

[Andrew Jourdan 4]

I start mine next week. You can do it! I have the same fear. I am single and live alone with my dog. He loves to eat lol! My family is nearby but not available to be there every minute and help me plan and prepare what I'm eating. So I share your fear. But you CAN do it! Cause I'm gonna do it. Like someone else said you've some too far to stop. I just signed up here tonight cause I am going to need support too, and I think all of us sticking together will be the key. So keep posting and hang in there. I'm not scared about the surgery (December 10) I'm just scared of being on my own to take care of myself. I shouldn't be. I'm 51 college grad been at my job 28 years manage 6 people and a portfolio of $18MM in receivables. But taking care of myself, yes it's scary! :-)

[Truckerchic 171]

Yup first 3 days are the hardest and by your last 3 you will be lucky if you get 3 shakes a day in lol I was not hungry at all my second week and I lost 15 lbs which was nice! I was so excited to do my pre op because I knew the big day was near finally, that kept me motivated.

[Truckerchic 171]

I start mine next week. You can do it! I have the same fear. I am single and live alone with my dog. He loves to eat lol! My family is nearby but not available to be there every minute and help me plan and prepare what I'm eating. So I share your fear. But you CAN do it! Cause I'm gonna do it. Like someone else said you've some too far to stop. I just signed up here tonight cause I am going to need support too, and I think all of us sticking together will be the key. So keep posting and hang in there. I'm not scared about the surgery (December 10) I'm just scared of being on my own to take care of myself. I shouldn't be. I'm 51 college grad been at my job 28 years manage 6 people and a portfolio of $18MM in receivables. But taking care of myself, yes it's scary! :-)

Congrats on your up coming surgery but sorry to hear you will be alone. One tip get one of those grabbing things, you know the ones they show on tv for reaching things up high or behind things...they are only about 10 bucks at Walmart but you will not be able to bend over or stretch should you drop anything lol came in very handy

[TurnThePage 220]

Andrew, you can manage this on your own. I went to the hospital alone, got a ride home from a friend and have managed quite easily on my own throughout recovery. It's always nice to have the support of friends and family, but it is entirely doable on your own and the support and knowledge on websites like this is helpful.

You obviously have project management and scheduling skills--transfer them from your work to your health and personal life.Think of this as a new part time job and plan accordingly. Clear your calendar of unnecessary activities. For the weeks immediately prior to and post-op, your activities and foods will be limited. Review your doctor's food program and stock up on the things you will need so you are not tempted to grab some thing inappropriate when stressed. Commit time for a daily walk or other exercise. Plan time for a mid-day nap and plan to go to bed an hour earlier for the first month. Allowing yourself more rest will help you heal and rebound faster. You will be fine! Good luck on your journey!

[Porchue08 3]

I would like to thank everyone for the encouraging comments. I finally got through day 3 and I am currently on day 4. I must say it is becoming alot easier as I get further into it. I am starting to count the days down.

Andrew Jourdan I totally believe that you can do this on your own. You have made it this far doing it on your own and I know that you will be able to continue doing it after surgery. I think it is easier to live alone and do this because you dont have to worry about seeing food that other people eat. It will only be you and your dog and your Clear liquids.

[TurnThePage 220]

Andrew, Porchue has a great point. When you live alone you don't have to make other's meals or watch them eating things that are tempting. Your dog won't be begging for some of your dinner if you're having Crystal Light or a Protein shake! Heck, even your dog will get healthier in this process. LOL

You will have more personal time to take care of yourself when you don't have children or a spouse to care for as well. Best of all, no one else will look at you with crossed eyes or have hurt feelings when your hormones act up a few weeks after surgery and you get cranky--which you probably will. There's an emotional roller coaster phase ahead. But all this passes and you get on with your life and get happier. Just look at the smiles in the after photos of the 'before and after' sets.

[Andrew Jourdan 4]

Congrats on your up coming surgery but sorry to hear you will be alone. One tip get one of those grabbing things, you know the ones they show on tv for reaching things up high or behind things...they are only about 10 bucks at Walmart but you will not be able to bend over or stretch should you drop anything lol came in very handy

That's a great idea I will get one!

[Andrew Jourdan 4]

Andrew, Porchue has a great point. When you live alone you don't have to make other's meals or watch them eating things that are tempting. Your dog won't be begging for some of your dinner if you're having Crystal Light or a Protein shake! Heck, even your dog will get healthier in this process. LOL You will have more personal time to take care of yourself when you don't have children or a spouse to care for as well. Best of all, no one else will look at you with crossed eyes or have hurt feelings when your hormones act up a few weeks after surgery and you get cranky--which you probably will. There's an emotional roller coaster phase ahead. But all this passes and you get on with your life and get happier. Just look at the smiles in the after photos of the 'before and after' sets.

You're right. I think getting my body cleared of all these impurities will allow me to do that. I'm just a big baby lol!

[u-no-it 28]

I start mine next week. You can do it! I have the same fear. I am single and live alone with my dog. He loves to eat lol! My family is nearby but not available to be there every minute and help me plan and prepare what I'm eating. So I share your fear. But you CAN do it! Cause I'm gonna do it. Like someone else said you've some too far to stop. I just signed up here tonight cause I am going to need support too, and I think all of us sticking together will be the key. So keep posting and hang in there. I'm not scared about the surgery (December 10) I'm just scared of being on my own to take care of myself. I shouldn't be. I'm 51 college grad been at my job 28 years manage 6 people and a portfolio of $18MM in receivables. But taking care of myself, yes it's scary! :-)

I too have a dog. He is little so good intake is small. I should learn from that. You can do it and to take care of yourself will be hard, but the long run well have the benefits for sure! ! Stay here in the forum it is a great support! !! I am 47 phd on hold, working in my field for over 25 years, an responsible for the safety-life and death of children and yes. Understand about self care! !!