I am having my surgery Monday, June 15 at Abington Memorial Hospital with Dr. Bonanni. I start the pre op diet Monday, June 1. I am anxious. I don't really know what to expect. I haven't been on this board much, but I am going to make an effort to do better there. I started this whole process in February 2015. Seems to have been a whirlwind of appointments so far. Thanks for listening.

Welcome and congrats on your surgery date! You have already made a big decision by having the surgery. Research, research, research. The more informed you are the less nervous you will be. We are all here for you and I can definitely tell you that for me, being on this forum and speaking up is a wonderful support system.

Welcome! You can do this! This forum is one of the best support groups I've found. The pre-op diet has not been too bad at all. Not nearly as horrible as I'd imagined.

Welcome, @margied804--I'm having surgery the same day, but at Einstein in East Norriton! I start my pre-op diet Monday, too--I weaned myself off caffeine over the past month, and I've been trying to incorporate protein shakes into my diet so it's not a huge shock to my system. My nerves are starting to get to me, too, but I've found that reading these boards had been a huge help in knowing what to expect from the surgery. Good luck!

Almost complete week one of liquid diet. Lost 8 pounds and was easier than I thought. Down 41 pounds overall since March. Doctor wanted me to lose 40 prior to surgery. Very excited. Getting my hair cut short today followed by a pedicure. Hope everyone enjoys the beautiful day today!

I am having my revision surgery on Tuesday June 16 a little nervous .I start my pre op diet to shrink my liver on Tuesday. I am going low carb starting today. Any suggestions

It is really not as hard as you think. I've been drinking a shake for breakfast and a bar for morning snack. Same for afternoon. Lots of liquids. Save meals for dinner time sugar free Popsicles help as well. Losing a pound or two a day with this regimen