February 2nd anyone?

[Glammie Grammie 7]

I am having surgery on February 4th also I started in September on a high Protein low carb diet and have lost 52 lbs. We don't have a pre op diet other then the high Protein low carb one I have been on. The night before surgery nothing after 6pm I am so excited.

Good luck everyone and see you on the losing side.

[mdlange 50]

@GlammieGrammie , I am Feb 4 as well! I am doing really well on the pre-op diet. Anxious for the big day. 1 week, 2 days to go! Are you starting Clear Liquids on the first? When are yo doing the dreaded laxative clean out?

[Stephanie Ged 10]

7 days until surgery! Getting closer! I'm so worried about catching a cold, but I've been trying to get enough sleep, and take all my Vitamins. Hopefully I can stay healthy for another week! Hope everyone is counting down!

[jillstl 55]

I was told Clear Liquids for 14 days prior.

[mdlange 50]

I was told clear liquids for 14 days prior.

WOW! 14 days on only clear liquid! How do you keep from passing out?

[jillstl 55]

Hahaha I don't know...haven't started it yet. I guess because I'm so large...in order to shrink my liver.

[LPSteven 22]

It does not have to be clear liquid - the purpose of having just fluids is to lighten up the liver for surgery. Keep in mind you can't go out and have a milk shake. I use to love boiling up chicken broth (cubes) or beef. Other favors I worked with was from the Ramien selection ; just for the Fluid and flavor. Hope this helps. Also "spark" from advo care was a great source for fluids during the day for me

[hollisrn76 21]

Surgery date Feb 3rd! 7 more days of Protein Shakes and clear liquids. Ugh. Its rough but I'm doing it!

[LisaLou30 34]

I am scheduled for Feb 2nd. I am on a low carb high Protein diet. I have 2-3 shakes a day and 1 meal of 3oz of protein and a 1/2 cup of veggies. The first week was really hard but this week has been a little better. Good luck to everyone!

[jnc102012 7]

My surgery date isn't scheduled yet but I am on no carb high Protein diet! This is my 2nd day. Waiting on insurance approval and then an upper GI

[mdlange 50]

Surgery date Feb 3rd! 7 more days of Protein shakes and Clear Liquids. Ugh. Its rough but I'm doing it!

I am Feb. 4! Funny thing, I am dropping a ton of weight on the Protein shakes! And I feel pretty good! My nut suggested adding chia seeds to my shakes and it really made the difference in keeping me full-feeling. Try it!

[LENCHEN 8]

I'm also getting my surgery on 2/2 I've started my pre-op diet and feel crazy on just liquids

I'm also scheduled for 2/2. I'm on my pre-op diet, I start liquids on Friday!

[Stephanie Ged 10]

It's almost 2/2, and I'm getting super excited. So many people are sick here at work, so I've been lysoling everything and washing my hands a ton! I know I can't get a cold before surgery! I must admit, with the shakes my hunger is almost gone, once I drink them, I feel fine again. I'm down 11 pounds in a week and two days since starting the pre-op diet. I'm ready for it to be over! How is everyone else doing?

[NikkiDoc 312]

I am down 8.5 pounds since 1/23/2015. I had final pre-admission testing down. Gallbladder ultrasound, blood work, urinalysis, and chest xrays. I saw a doc other than my surgeon that is affiliated with the hospital I will be at. He would be the one to treat me if some thing medical goes wrong while I am there. Dr. K only deals with surgical complications.

Today's doctor had only one concern and that was that my sodium was a little low. He is thinking that I have flushed it out with the liquids I am drinking. He also told me to NOT take my blood pressure medicine the morning of surgery. He thought it was a little low and doesn't want it tanking the day of surgery.

The pre-op diet has not been that bad. Sunday night I had a little cheat. I was making a cake for a co-worker and it had chocolate buttercream icing. I did two really really small tastes just to make sure it was chocolately enough. DH checks my vanilla buttercream but can't do chocolate. Chocolate gives him Migraines. I actually am not a huge fan of icing. I used to make custom cakes a lot and got overloaded on the buttercream icing. I actually started to hate the smell of it. Not quite that much of an aversion.

[Stephanie Ged 10]

Hey everyone! January is almost over! I'm so excited. Just 2.5 more days, phew! It's been a loooooong time coming, but I'm very happy it's almost near. I go into the hospital at 5:15 am on Monday, should be done by 8 am! If I don't talk to everyone before Monday, good luck with your surgery. I'm wishing everyone the best!