My surgery is August 26, 2015.

@@thinkingthin15 Surgery tomorrow and I'm feeling fear, too. It's got to be normal. I mean, no matter what, it's surgery, right? I'm just trying hard to focus on what I'll feel like in a few months when, God willing, I've lost a bunch of weight and feel better than I have in a long time.

@@RHAYNE08 That whole "liver too big" thing has me nervous as all get out!! Surely it won't happen as long as we've stuck to our preop diets. Let's hope so, anyway! Also, I know the Protein Shakes can be totally gross, but I've found one that I really like. It's Premier Protein. You can get it at WalMart. I really like both the vanilla and chocolate flavors, but have to say vanilla is my favorite. The ready-made ones are fabu! When I'm making one with the powder, I always use unsweetened almond milk. I hope that helps.

It seems like what/how/when/etc we eat will be all we think about after surgery, but I believe it will become second nature.

Wishing all of us the best of luck!!!

I am getting very antsy on the pre-op (in my case Optifast) liquid regime. I almost convince myself that trading a shake for 'real food' is fine - but messing around with prescribed plans is what got me here in the first place!

For the 'clear liquids only' 2 days - I need help. No coffee I think... I hate popsicles - ehhh on Jello - hate the aftertaste of snapple I don't know what to drink! broth is ok, but I will be traveling many hours in the car on at least one of the liquid days so it has to be something that is easy to get/manage.

Anyone find 'clear liquids' that are satisfying?

Shakti-

There is a clear liquid protein that is called isopure. Has no carbs and has 40 g of protein per bottle they sell at gnc, vitamin world or mothers markets. They are also online and are about 4-5 dollars a bottle but they are ok with our program and is a clear liquid. These keep me from chewing off my arm. good luck. I also like the no calorie water flavor packets or crystal light type things.

wow if it's that good I'll give it a try. Thank you!

I'm August 31st. My pre surg diet starts August 21st.

I'm nervous about the pre op diet and also "normal" nervous, because this is the unknown.

I start 1 week liquid diet tomorrow.....fingers crossed it's a smooth week!!! Good luck to everyone else starting their liquid diet and especially those having surgeries! !!

Good luck to you too, Cat127! I hope this week goes quickly!

Surgery is tomorrow -- Nervous , scared , excited and hoping i am making the right decision

@@nataly80 I've been drinking Protein shakes for years. I love them. I have 1 everyday.

I'm actually afraid of both. I feel like I want to run away and I'm not even in the operating room yet. The thought of not haveing control really freaks me out. I'm also really afraid of the life changes afterwards. I don't want to fail at this. I've been doing so much research and I still feel unprepared. I don't think I will fully understand until I get on the other side.

For the past couple of months I've been excited about this whole thing. It wasn't until last week I started questioning my decision. I think because some posts I have read have made the post op life sound like life ending work. Like I'll never be able to live a full and fun life again and my sole concentration will be about food and what to eat and what not to eat.

When I see others post their before and after pics I get inspired and motivated. I don't know where all of this fear and anxiety came from.

I feel The same exact way--- im completely on your side

@@samiro23 I'm so glad I'm not alone in the way that I feel. I don't feel so crazy. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow (lucky for me my doctor only requires 1 day liquid diet).

We've got this. We just have to be confident in ourselves that we can do this.

@@samiro23 I'm so glad I'm not alone in the way that I feel. I don't feel so crazy. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow (lucky for me my doctor only requires 1 day liquid diet).

We've got this. We just have to be confident in ourselves that we can do this.

Yes mama -- we got this... Just think of how good were gonna feel and look in a few weeks, months... that's the only thing that gets my nerves under control... and yes you are very lucky to only fast for 1 day, mine was a week and that was tough, i wanted to cheat every 5 minutes but i didn't lol Good luck and keep in touch--- your sx is wen? mine is tom...nerves are crazy right now

@samiro Yes mine is Wednesday !! Good Luck. Let us know how you are recovering. Praying for a complication free surgery and a speedy recovery.

I start 1 week liquid diet tomorrow.....fingers crossed it's a smooth week!!! Good luck to everyone else starting their liquid diet and especially those having surgeries! !!

Thanks I will be having surgery on the 19th this Wednesday. I have been on a liquid diet for 2 weeks now and have lost 18 lbs.. Great Luck to you.

Here in New Zealand it's now the morning of the 18th eek! My day us finally here... get the kiddies off to school tidy up the shower and hubby coming home at lunch time to take me in as my surgery is early afternoon. Best of wishes to my sleeve buddies around the world who are also being sleeved today X. P.s. Thank to anyone who has contributed to any questions I've had over the last few months!!