I start my liquid diet tomorrow and I'm starting to freak out! I'm 5'8 and 261 pounds, my family keeps telling me I'm not that big and should reconsider. I have two small kids which I want to be healthy for, but also freak out because I don't want anything to go wrong with having two small kids. Please tell me this is normal and everyone goes through this and I will be fine.

This is normal, everyone goes thru this and you'll be fine...

It's that simple...

Of course, I'm no doctor/surgeon/mystical seer...

And you're having surgery, so there is ALWAYS gonna be the chance of complications...

But we've all had the surgery and are all here to tell the tale..

Good luck to you @@losing100#

Make sure you keep us updated as you move thru the process..

Jitters are normal.

So normal it's nearly a rite of passage. ????. Hang in there!

Edited November 2, 201510 yr by The Post Op

Thank you all! At least I know I'm not alone on these feelings. My stomach is all kinds of messed up right now. I just need to keep telling myself this is the best thing for me and my family! I want to have a healthy future with my family!

I had my surgery schedule for 11/17 as well but they called me today to push off for the next week... Nov 24, I'm so mad... another week to be nervous. .. I have nightmares every night. .. I'm so scared. ...

Don't think it would be normal if your mind didn't race all over the place. Just take a deep breath and remember why you even started down this path.

After your surgury just follow what they tell you to do…no short cuts, cheating, thinking "well just this" be patient it all falls into place. The discomfort passes and if you follow along you and your 2 children will enjoy life so much more.

Pretty much did this on my own with 7 pets to care for and an OCD condition even then could not put aside for more then 48hrs. With 2 kids your a strong person and will prevail. I am excited for you all. Nerves aside, Go for it!

Edited November 3, 201510 yr by PMJ

You are gonna do great.

Focus on the daily diet and watch the weight fall off these next two weeks.

It's understandable to be on edge right now. Surround yourself with positive people and grind out the pre-op diet.

Don't read the whining or complaining posts or listen to the food focused people who can't envision not eating cupcakes every day.

You'll do great and reach your health goals in time for beach season.

<<< Frantically waving from the corner!!! I posted darn near the same thing 2 weeks ago when I got my date (which is the day before yours). I started my pre op diet today. Been quite the adventure so far.

Anyway. I have kids too, one very much a toddler. I am not as tall as you, I'm 5'4" and am at 250 lbs. I have a solid support system so that definitely helps me, and nobody has discouraged me (might be because I'm an onery b!t#h and nobody wants to cross me). Find 2 supportive people that you can talk to through out the next two week as well as afterwards. You'll do great. You've come this far and started this process for a reason, don't forget that reason. Let me know if you need to talk.

Also, after my initial freak out I've been much better so maybe it'll pass for you too.

Edited November 3, 201510 yr by HopeandAgony

Im scheduled for surgery November 18th. I am writing down my meal plans for the pre-diet. Any suggestions for the meal plan?

@@Solmar I'm following my surgeons diet plan. I can have 5 protein shakes a day or I can replace up to two shakes with Nutrifast soups. I have to drink at least 64 oz of water and can also have sugar free jello and popsicles.

Edited November 3, 201510 yr by losing100#

I am completing day 1 of my pre op diet. All liquid. I am doing great!!! I can't believe I feel this good !!! You will do great!!!

I am completing day 1 of my pre op diet. All liquid. I am doing great!!! I can't believe I feel this good !!! You will do great!!!

I am a day before you, and on day 2. I'm doing OK. I definitely have a weird headache going on. The span between lunchtime shake and dinner is by far the hardest for me, I start to feel extremely nauseous. I have been trying things to keep busy to distract my mind. Good luck on your journey!