Ok folks - I found out my surgery date in Thursday. I'm thrilled, Dec. 17th come on.

However it is Saturday an I realize I have 11 days till pre op liquid (2) meals with Protein dinner for 3 weeks which starts on Thanksgiving. Which I thankful to have a date.

Here's my dilemma .... I find myself feeling guilty for eating and thinking of what I want to have prior vs starting now.

Keep in mind my surgeon has specifically told me NOT TO DIET until pre op time.

Am I overthinking or going insane?

Please discuss .... Talk amongst yourselves .....

Those of you who get the reference will know how old I am.

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I'm not sure if by "not dieting" your doctor means not decreasing calories heavily, but you could certainly start eating toward a healthier lifestyle...higher Protein + lower fat + lower carbs.

Congratulations on your sleeve date!

Oh trust me it is clearly not my intention to pack on pounds. Today I feel guilty of everything I put in my mouth such as roasted turkey with no skin. I realize I'm in a slight panic mode since everything is moving I'm sure I'm overwhelmed.

Thanks for your input. Most appreciated.

Meh, don't feel toooooo bad, but don't overdo it either. I've had a few food funerals myself, as my surgery is Dec. 18th. Just remember that it's important to address any issues that may or may not be food addictions before you have the surgery. There are a lot of people on here that haven't done that and they'll never be successful because they can't get out of their own way. And PS - SNL is just not the same anymore...

Thanks for your kind words and input. food has always been a celebration in my family As we are out to Breakfast they are deciding where to go for dinner. I also admit I like the taste. I'm an emotional eater and I have a lot of emotions.

I have been successful in the past with weight loss but now things are at a health risk and drastic times take drastic measures.

I'm ready but full of crazy thoughts. It could be that I haven't told anyone other than my mother whom is helping me self pay.

SNL ~ ahhhh the old days. I miss them so but it could be that my roots are from Chi~town????

Forgive me. Congrats on your date. We will be right with each other. Another prayer never hurts!

I'll take all the prayers I can get. And you'll get mine!

I'm with you 100% ...... How long have you been going thru this process waiting for surgery?

My primary and I spoke about it about 3 months ago and I hopped on it and got the ball rolling. First surgeon visit was end of October so I'm blessed that it's moved quickly however, I'm totally overwhelmed at times. Fine others. ????

I saw my surgeon on 10/15 so I'm right there with you lots of emotions but I'm finally over the hump and now I'm just anxiously looking forward to it

Hi ladies!

I am about to start my liquid diet 2moro and have a surgery date of dec 1st. Nervous, excited and a little scared. I know I need this although I have a lower bmi I just have battled with my weight for five years and I can see it's only going up not down.

I have only recently found this forum and am in Australia so it's great to read and join in on other people's journeys.

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Best of luck to you and were right behind you. I wish you all of the best and much prayers.

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Thank you

I had the same thoughts....i wanted to eat everything id miss. And I did, but now I just miss them MORE cause the memories are so fresh in my head. Horrible. I know. My advice, start now. Your only cheating yourself and your worth more!

I being sleeved Dec 17th, for the last three weeks I have taken one day each week and did nothing but liquids, just to get use to it I guess, last week I did two days as i will do the same this week, Turkey week I intend to do three days, into I star my two weeks pre surgery, I found it harder to do one day a week than two days a week, weird don't you think, anyway have in my head that when its time for the two weeks total, I will at least no what to expect, even the first day all liquids i had such a headache, the two days is when I get really weak , and have no taste for water at all, which is not good, this has to be the hardest part of the whole process, recommendation s

on liquid shakes would be appreciated , TIA and good luck to all

I am dec 17 too

It's 3 1/2 months since my surgery and I had the same dilemma - it really troubled me a lot deciding what to do in the final weeks. I received so much conflicting advice.

Well, I chose to eat whatever I wanted. While I did, I really focused on and understood the depth of my addiction and insanity of it all. The endless obsession and drive to find and eat food, food and more food. I know it's impossible to believe, but while doing it, I kept very aware that I was going into surgery soon and that I wanted to change my life forever. I knew, as I ate and overate each bite, that I would do whatever it took to make the surgery succeed. The last few weeks before the surgery were truly a horror show of what my life was and looked like, it was clear as day that I had no life, just food, food and feeling stuffed and sick and miserable.

That's what worked for me. I am as committed as possible to this new life of mine. It's not easy, but I could not be more ready to continue to change my life completely. What I had before was not living. I am down 51 pounds in 16 weeks.