Just got my date Jan. 6th!! Seems far away but it will be here soon!

Ew, I know what you mean @downsizingdiva. I tried some Mexican chicken tortilla...it smelled good but it sure didn't taste good. :-(

Got my date... January 31st... With Dr. Elias Ortiz in Mexico... Just booked my airfare.... Ready to start a new journey..

I'm so freaking angry and irritable! My surgery is Wednesday 1/7 and this is day 8 of my preop diet! ???? I'm not losing the way I want and I'm so irritable that I can't stand myself! My kids run when they see me coming and my husband just walks out of any room I come into. Ugh!!! I wish I had better control of my emotions but I don't. Gosh I hope when this surgery is over I hope I'm nicer--- these of course are my caregivers ????

If you need any support for the pre op diet please let me know. We can do it together!! I'm 3 days in!!!

We have the same day!!! 1/5!!

Jan. 12 so excited and nervous. I have been trying for 2 yrs. Finally it is all working out.

Mine is the 12the as well. My Dr advised me a pre-op diet was not necessary but I'm going to start one tomorrow just to be on the safe side. Like you, I am super excited and super nervous as well. Good luck to you. Message me if you need support!

Good luck all & GOD bless!! My surgery is scheduled for the 12th of this month. We are blessed to have this opportunity and the mindset to want to make a change. I wish all of you success before, during, and after surgery.

Mine started Christmas Eve. 3 protein shakes a day with coconut almond milk and all the veggies I want. I'm down 13lbs and hit the prescribed weight loss for surgery. My muscles hurt the most and getting warm is hard. I can also smell everything! So weird. 2 more days then clear liquids only before surgery. Surgery 1/7 at OCC.

Mine started Christmas Eve. 3 protein shakes a day with coconut almond milk and all the veggies I want. I'm down 13lbs and hit the prescribed weight loss for surgery. My muscles hurt the most and getting warm is hard. I can also smell everything! So weird. 2 more days then clear liquids only before surgery. Surgery 1/7 at OCC.

My muscles above my knees ache really bad in the evenings. Kinda makes me afraid that my potassium is low or something. Anyone else have the leg muscle aches on pre op?

Edited January 3, 201511 yr by downsizingdiva

I'm so freaking angry and irritable! My surgery is Wednesday 1/7 and this is day 8 of my preop diet! ???? I'm not losing the way I want and I'm so irritable that I can't stand myself! My kids run when they see me coming and my husband just walks out of any room I come into. Ugh!!! I wish I had better control of my emotions but I don't. Gosh I hope when this surgery is over I hope I'm nicer--- these of course are my caregivers ????

This too shall pass. You are doing great. It is not just to loose weight but to downsize your liver and your stomach. You are doing great...

Mine is the 12the as well. My Dr advised me a pre-op diet was not necessary but I'm going to start one tomorrow just to be on the safe side. Like you, I am super excited and super nervous as well. Good luck to you. Message me if you need support!

I am also on the 12 th and my doctor told me I did not need to do the liquid diet. I am doing a modified liquid diet. So far so good.

Mine started Christmas Eve. 3 protein shakes a day with coconut almond milk and all the veggies I want. I'm down 13lbs and hit the prescribed weight loss for surgery. My muscles hurt the most and getting warm is hard. I can also smell everything! So weird. 2 more days then clear liquids only before surgery. Surgery 1/7 at OCC.

Wonderful!!! I sure hope our paths cross. I arrive the 8th for surgery @ occ. Amazing job @ pre op! You should be thrilled with your effort.

I'm so freaking angry and irritable! My surgery is Wednesday 1/7 and this is day 8 of my preop diet! ???? I'm not losing the way I want and I'm so irritable that I can't stand myself! My kids run when they see me coming and my husband just walks out of any room I come into. Ugh!!! I wish I had better control of my emotions but I don't. Gosh I hope when this surgery is over I hope I'm nicer--- these of course are my caregivers ????

One thing to keep in mind, when your body is going through massive change ( eg. Weightloss/food deprivation.) it kinda hits "shock" mode and your hormones go nuts! Stick to your plan, the weight WILL come off and remember loss isn't as important until post op. Just need to minimize that liver. I had a 4 day stall last week and then dumped 6lbs in two days. It'll happen!!!

Explain to your kids that your not yourself, apologize and do something positive with them! Don't forget about hubby either - he can support you better if you stay sane. I struggled with this too! I just had to tell myself "STOP!" Get a grip and choose JOY. This part is hard, no question!! Vent your emotions on here, we understand.

Hope these days just fly by for you! Yay for surgery next week!

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Edited January 7, 201511 yr by stina1980

16th in Mexico. Can't wait down 3# from the liquid diet that I just started.

@mdduffield thank you! I really don't know how'd if make it without you alls support!