Hi.

I'm Deb from N. Carolina. I started this whole process back in August after a visit to my regular doctor. After way too many years of yo-yo dieting and never getting the job done, it's all caught up to me. Now I'm heavier than I've ever been, my BP is on the rise and so is my cholesterol. My arthritis is terrible in my knees and ankles. I retired a couple years ago and I hate it because I can't do any of the things my husband and I talked about doing at this time in our lives. It's time to move forward.....

My surgery is scheduled for Nov.11th. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I'm hoping that others that are getting ready to have their surgery in November might be interested in connecting to create a support group. Let's make this journey together and be there to support one another no matter where we live or what our ages may be.

I've been looking at many of the other discussions and some are great, but I have a hard time keeping up with all of them in different places. I'm wondering if a group like this would make it easier to keep tract of whatever we want to talk about.

What do you think????

I look forward to hearing from folks.

Deb

Just started my liquid 2 day diet before my op on the 6th

lashante23 jenn cox, shellbell79, Newjeffery,

Wishing all of you the very best this week. I'm holding good,warm thoughts for all of you, and anyone else who's scheduled this week.

You will all do great!!!

Just did my preop weigh in. Lost 17 lbs on 10 day liquid diet. Surgery check in is at 9 am on the 4th.

Thanks Dabliss111114 for the well wishes and micmt good luck tomorrow.

Hi! I am new to this board (just signed up today in fact). My surgery is scheduled for 11/12 and I am on day 5 of my two week liquid diet. Oh the joys. :0) I would definitely be interested in keeping up with anyone who is in the month of November. Good luck to us all!!!

~ Elisha

My surgery is November 10th. I am on Day 7 of my 2 week liquid diet and I am still VERY hungry. How is everyone else doing on their liquid diets?

Hi Time4ChangeNYm

My surgery is November 10th. I am on Day 7 of my 2 week liquid diet and I am still VERY hungry. How is everyone else doing on their liquid diets?

Hi Time4ChangeNY! I too am on the liquid (day 5 for me). I am still hungry also and just try to focus on one day at a time. I am currently drinking a Protein shake, or having hot tea, or sipping soup/broth, every 3 hours to try and manage. So far I am down 8 pounds. Yesterday was rough though as I went to the grocery story and almost caved when I smelled the fried chicken in the deli. I keep reaffirming the positives and saying my strength prayers. I know we will get through this and it will be all for the better!

Hello, all. This is my first time on this website.

I'm scheduled for RNY this Thursday, Nov. 6th. I am so anxious to get it done. I'm on day 3 of a 5 day clear liquid pre-op diet. I also have a slight head cold/sinus infection. Grr. I got an antibiotic yesterday, and hope all stays well and out of my chest, so that they don't have to reschedule surgery.

Question: My tummy is rumbling with gas. I'm assuming from all liquids? Has anyone else had this? What did you consume during Clear Liquids?

Thanks for any and all support!

Good luck to everyone who is having surgery this week . Keep us posted, when you can, of how you are doing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ????

Good luck and I hope you get better soon. It's bad enough waiting but to have to be rescheduled has to be nerve wracking. For clear liquids, low sodium broth, sugar free jello, water. My dr had some protein soups/broths for sale that don't taste too bad. Herbal decaffeinated tea as well.

Hi! I am new to this board (just signed up today in fact). My surgery is scheduled for 11/12 and I am on day 5 of my two week liquid diet. Oh the joys. :0) I would definitely be interested in keeping up with anyone who is in the month of November. Good luck to us all!!!

~ Elisha

Welcome to the group . You're on your way! Hope you make it through your pre-op with no problems!

Julie

Hello, all. This is my first time on this website.

I'm scheduled for RNY this Thursday, Nov. 6th. I am so anxious to get it done. I'm on day 3 of a 5 day clear liquid pre-op diet. I also have a slight head cold/sinus infection. Grr. I got an antibiotic yesterday, and hope all stays well and out of my chest, so that they don't have to reschedule surgery.

Question: My tummy is rumbling with gas. I'm assuming from all liquids? Has anyone else had this? What did you consume during clear liquids?

Thanks for any and all support!

Wow, you are having lots of challenges, yuk. Wishing for you to be better soon and get through your pre-op with no more problems ????????

Just did my preop weigh in. Lost 17 lbs on 10 day liquid diet. Surgery check in is at 9 am on the 4th.

Way to go!!!! that's incredible. You'll be in my thoughts tomorrow. Good luck.

Hi! I am new to this board (just signed up today in fact). My surgery is scheduled for 11/12 and I am on day 5 of my two week liquid diet. Oh the joys. :0) I would definitely be interested in keeping up with anyone who is in the month of November. Good luck to us all!!!

~ Elisha

Hi. and Welcome to our little group. Your surgery is the day after mine. I'm going to add you as a friend. How's the liquid diet going for you? I'm hanging in there with it, but seem to always get a headache in the afternoon.

Keep in touch.

Deb

My surgery is November 10th. I am on Day 7 of my 2 week liquid diet and I am still VERY hungry. How is everyone else doing on their liquid diets?

I'm LOL because I know you and I started the liquid diet at the same time, and today I want to chew my arm off. I've had so much to drink I feel like I'm going to drown, but I really want to "eat" something. With my docs orders I'm allowed to have something lite as an evening meal like a salad, but i did that last night, and it just didn't cut it.

I'm chewing gum.....