So, for all of us who are nearing our January surgery dates, what are your worries? What is your excitement?

From what I can tell the pre-op liquid diet makes you go through detox getting all the sugar and junk out of your system. So basically we go through sugar/carbs withdrawal the first few days.

I've been trying to cut out sweets, breads and pastries this past week. And coffee too is down to one cup every other day or two because boy coffee headaches can be awful. But like everyone says, by about the third to fifth day you're through the rough patch and then it's pretty good. I'm counting on that being true.

I start next Monday and trying help myself now if I can to avoid too much awfulness.

Just wanted to wish you good luck with surgery tomorrow

@@cab127 That's so nice. Thank-you. And the same to you the following day! See you on the loser's bench!

Well, it's Sunday night and I am starting the last couple of days before my surgery. I am still completely excited. I haven't heard from my surgeon about my blood work being off, so I am going to have to call them on Monday and ask them if my hemoglobin was okay. Otherwise, at 7:45am on Thursday morning I will be in surgery. Wow! How time flies. I have lost over 16 pounds since they weighed to make sure I was at my goal weight for my surgery, which was just a couple of weeks ago. I have gotten use to eating very little and most of the time I am not even hungry. I have to make myself eat and drink. It is not because I am busy, because I have plenty of time, it is just because I don't feel like I need anything. Before, when I ate whenever and whatever I wanted there was always something in my mouth. Now, there is very rarely something in my mouth. How strange. But, one thing I really like, I have tons of energy. I have been zipping around my house and my mom's house, cleaning and cooking. Those are things I would never have been able to do before. Only problem is some of the people I told that I am having surgery recently told me why don't I do it the way I am doing it right now. Well, I don't think you are suppose to stay on a less than 1000 calorie diet for more than a very limited amount of time. Maybe I am wrong. And I want to get to the point where I can eat again, even if it is small amounts.

Hey Everyone,

I'm totally getting excited!!! I've never felt excited yet, just always nervous. Something has shifted. I'm a pretty active person so my s/o is like, "you need a reason to just sit around for a few weeks!" lol

My date is this Thursday. I strayed a little from the pre-op diet this weekend, but nothing too crazy. One thing I know is that I'm not going to freak out about that. Lessons learned. Moving forward. I'm committing to not beating myself up over food anymore. Been there. Done that. Got the t-shirt!

I'm excited to have this tool in place. I met with my surgeon on Friday and I feel good. Her complication rate is well below the national averages which are already low. Her patients typically do well and are compliant. I'm excited to join the ranks. She asked if anything has changed in my health status since we last met I said no. Then I asked HER if anything as changed with her practice or patients' status since we last met!!! LOLL...

I got my stations all set up last night. I've got my food area in the kitchen stocked with water enhancements, jello, soups, puddings, milk powder in the pantry and fridge. Upstairs in the bathroom cabinet I've got my vitamins, meds and scale. Getting some gauze from work today. Then I got my bag for the hospital almost ready to go with my gas X strips, car pillow, roomy jammies, my belly binder and chapstick. I've been collecting for about a month now. This site has been helpful in getting me organized.

I can't believe I'm doing this!!!!!!!

How's everyone doing?

Today I did my pre op appointments, I start the diet on Wed, got all my protein stuff (three flavors), also I have to start on hemo dialysis on Wed to make sure my fistula is working right!!!! It is starting to be real, I feel ssssooooooo nervous and excited at the same time, especially having to start hemo so early

@@MisforMimi, I'm so excited for you! It looks like you've got everything in order and just the right attitude. I also strayed on my pre-op diet and guess what? The sky didn't fall! Time to move on.

@@thin-for-kidney, the countdown goes really fast at the end. 1/28 will be here before you know it! I don't know what hemo dialysis entails, but I do know it brings you one step closer to surgery and turning that amazing corner into a new life. Cheers!

ACH!! I'm only one day into this diet to shrink my liver and I'm having some serious intense sugar cravings!!! Bad bad bad! I think im just gonna drink some water, and go to bed. I've gotta stay strong!!

ACH!! I'm only one day into this diet to shrink my liver and I'm having some serious intense sugar cravings!!!

The first two days are absolutely the worst. It gets easier soon!

ACH!! I'm only one day into this diet to shrink my liver and I'm having some serious intense sugar cravings!!! Bad bad bad! I think im just gonna drink some water, and go to bed. I've gotta stay strong!!

The first two days were the worst for me. Day 3 it got better and by day 4 I was good to go. Hang in there and you'll do fine.

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Well I am on the losers bench now. Had my surgery yesterday and I have to say the worst thing I am dealing with is the gas. That pain is something bad but gets better little by little

Who's on Team 1/15???? Less than 24 hours to go!!!!!!!!

Will be thinking of you @@MisforMimi

Less than 3 hours before I have to get ready for my ride to my hospital. I am still super excited, but am starting to get a bit nervous. No one is going to be able to stay with me due to things falling all out of order, but I am okay with that. I can always call them when I am feeling up to it. And I am going to be going home tomorrow anyways. I can't wait to start my new life!! I hope the gas pain isn't as bad as people keep saying. I have had surgery on my stomach that was laprascopic before and didn't have problems with pain, so I am hoping this will be the same. I need to try to get some sleep, but just can't even though I am a little tired. Have been up for almost 24 hours. lol Oh well, will sleep during surgery.

Any one in Miami

hi I'm in Miami area and having surgery on the 1/23/15 next Friday so excited but very nervous...????