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i am having my surgery on January 26... only 4 days away.. my pre-op started off tough but am now used to the low fat cooking and shakes.. i have really learned a lot about my body these past two weeks... I actually feel great from doing this two week cleanse in preparation for the surgery and my new life style .. I feel strong and my hunger and sugar withdrawals have subsided .. one thing i have noticed is that I am not weezing so i wonder what foods I could have been eating that exacerbating my condition.. I am not a smoker or heavy drinker at all.. that is a plus.. Nervous and excited at the same time.. I am sure I will be successful with the support of my family ... I haven't been going to they gym in fear that i could catch the flu.. and don't want to chance it.. Have my eyes on the prize.. getting close to the finish line..

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@@Delirosie And you will getting closer I started my pre-op liquid diet today I got to say it has not been so hard like I thought it would I'm not feeling that hungry like I thought i was my head is hurting a little bit but getting even closer what has me worry is the liquid you got to drink for the ex ray after op I'm not to good with that...

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Surgery on the 28th.....having bypass. Start my pre op liquid only diet Friday. I'm probably just gonna start it early... like tomorrow.

Went overboard the last 2 days with last meal eating. I did so good for 8 months and now I'm blowing it on stupid yucky food. I feel crappy. It was all emotional, I know. I haven't craved anything or been really hungry in months. So why overeat now? Of all times?

I Went from being over the moon excited to very nervous about surgical complications and post opp issues.

I know it's normal but what are the odds? So many people I know have lifetime complications and pain even several years afterwards.

This too shall pass. I'm just scared. But I'll get over it. My future is worth it.

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@ lau4au whoop whoop yeah God bless you on yr new journey and pray everything comes out good

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OMG getting really nervous tomorrow is my big day !!! Where my new journey begins... God I'm in your hands

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Hey, I discovered a tip for getting Water down. It seemed like no matter the size swallow, even drinking I always had this choking sensation at the bottom of my esophagus/chest/throat.....hot tea! For some reason the heat relaxes those vessels. I was able to sip a full cup of tea without feeling like I was dying....

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GOOD LUCK

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  • MisforMimi That's great! I love hot tea, it's been my drink of choice for 20+ years (not a coffee person). I was worried I wouln't be able to tolerate it afterwards. hopefully I'll be like you!! although I'm told that hot or cold beverages arent good for a new stomach. so more like lukewarm???

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Not piping hot, I let it steep and it was decidedly warmer than cool. I'm not drinking anything lukewarm or tepid.

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@@Delirosie And you will getting closer I started my pre-op liquid diet today I got to say it has not been so hard like I thought it would I'm not feeling that hungry like I thought i was my head is hurting a little bit but getting even closer what has me worry is the liquid you got to drink for the ex ray after op I'm not to good with that...

Try not to think about it so much... if anything.. it is to prevent further issues down the line to make sure that you have no leakage... in a month from now this will all be gone and you will start to live the life that you have been wanting for a long time... Good luck and keep me posted!!!

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Surgery on the 28th.....having bypass. Start my pre op liquid only diet Friday. I'm probably just gonna start it early... like tomorrow.

Went overboard the last 2 days with last meal eating. I did so good for 8 months and now I'm blowing it on stupid yucky food. I feel crappy. It was all emotional, I know. I haven't craved anything or been really hungry in months. So why overeat now? Of all times?

I Went from being over the moon excited to very nervous about surgical complications and post opp issues.

I know it's normal but what are the odds? So many people I know have lifetime complications and pain even several years afterwards.

This too shall pass. I'm just scared. But I'll get over it. My future is worth it.

GOOD LUCK!!! and keep us posted!!

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I have to do a 4 week pre op liquid diet! Yep four weeks..its been ok..as hunger means its working..but I have slipped but not with anything bad...one evening i felt so sick ..my hunger on 2nd week was enduring so i have small portion of plain porridge..nothing else....and i slept so well. Although i slipped off the diet it was a glitch...but i didnt go mad and eat fatty foods etc. The next day i cut back by drinking 1%milk instead of 2%...to balance it up. I still lost 10lbs in 2 weeks. My op is next week...I just keep focusing that 5 more days wont hurt..i just keep distracted...ive cleared out old clothes...its just the evenings when my stomach moans at me...i just keep Water nearby! GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL! My op is on 28th too!

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OMG getting really nervous tomorrow is my big day !!! Where my new journey begins... God I'm in your hands

...how did it go? How you feeling? So pleased for you.!

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