I started my pre-op liquids yesterday. This is getting really close and I'm nervous. All my tests were great and I should be really excited but I'm scared. I've failed so many times. Has anyone else felt this way? I've done so much planning and preparing. I've lost 68 lbs in the last 5 months while testing so I feel ready this time.

Wow, I'm excited for you. I am not as far in the process as you. I hope you keep coming here. Most of the stuff I have found was written a few years ago. So happy to see now that there are others just getting started. I can't wait to see you posting along your journey.

C

Thank you! I'll continue here because I have found a support group in my area. Look around doom, I've found a lot of current posts. You will do great. It's a long process but before you know it...it will be time. Take care.

Hi ladies, I am new and looking for support as well. Please, add me to your friends list. Lauramae, you did it--68 lbs lost is proof of what you are capable of achieving. It will be a long and difficult road for all of us so having a support group should be helpful. Hope to hear from you and share in your progress.

MisPetunia - my surgery is July 30th too.

Ok so it's day 9 of my pre-op liquid. I have 13 days till surgery. I'm excited at this point and I've gotten comfortable with the protein shakes. This weekend I'm going out of town with my sisters, I'm on my way now.

My surgery is July 28. I'm nervous!

Casey I'm on day 2 of of the pre-op diet. I have 13 days to go for my surgery.

Hi. New life4me 7

We can do this!

Casey - I'm still having a hard time sipping my shakes way we is can sip. I just had a ah ha moment... I know what I'm going to do Buy a sippy cup that should help me. I just had a ah ha moment

Newlifeforme 7. Good idea. I'm going to do it also.

You will all be on the other side of surgery before you know it, and you will wonder why you didn't have bypass sooner!! Other than a few bumps (which I think comes with any surgery recovery) you will be feeling so much better in no time. Nerves are normal. The healing process can be slow and frustrating, but just know that it is worth it in the end. Take everything your doctor tells you and follow it to the letter!! Good luck!

Thank you Tgarden

Hi girls, my date is set for July 30th as well! I'm starting the liquid diet tomorrow. Ten days of liquid is definitely not the most exciting part of this whole process. Newlife and Casey if it's at all helpful, I use cocktail straws for sipping it really helps you can buy them cheap and carry them with you in small Ziploc.

Hi girls, my date is set for July 30th as well! I'm starting the liquid diet tomorrow. Ten days of liquid is definitely not the most exciting part of this whole process. Newlife and Casey if it's at all helpful, I use cocktail straws for sipping it really helps you can buy them cheap and carry them with you in small Ziploc.

This is fine pre-op but after surgery you can't use straws because it will cause pain by making you take in more air and can stretch your pouch.

EDIT: That sounded kind of crabby sorry...when I had the sleeve I used straws a few times and it hurt really bad, I just don't want you guys to be any more ouchy than you will already be!!

Edited July 19, 201412 yr by Beckyyb93

Also, I'm on a 3 day liquid diet...my surgeon tailors the length to your BMI. As long as you find protein you can tolerate it isn't too bad..I'm a revision from a sleeve so have been there done that (I had major complications and have been on liquids since 2012 so it's my normal) and if you guys need any suggestions or ideas on making it taste better let me know oh and I'm on August 1st so I'm right behind you!!