So my first doctors appointment is this next Tuesday 4/15 and since I'm doing cash pay I can have the surgery whenever I want. They've already told me I had to be on a 6 day liquid diet prior to surgery, so what has helped you guys the most???

Doing what the surgeon tells you. Crystal Light, SF popsicles, broth. Water. If you want this surgery you will do it. Best of luck. Most of us survived this and had the surgery. You can do it.

Thank you Linda. Made it through surgery, now one more week until soft foods. I can't wait. I need to feel normal again

Thank you Linda. Made it through surgery, now one more week until soft foods. I can't wait. I need to feel normal again

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Alicia, my husband and I had no pain, no leaks, no problems. I will share that we were on pins and needles of the UNKNOWN. Five plus months we have relaxed. Take it one day at a time, read and you will be here. God Bless you. The food restrictions make us focus on something beside ourselves LOL.