Hi, everybody! Well, the long road to surgery is almost over...I am scheduled for December 14th! But...all is not smooth sailing before then...I have to get an IVC Filter on December 10th...I am on blood thinners, which means the bridging for Lovenox and Coumadin has to start this Saturday - so much longer on the shots than originally anticipated...but, that's a gripe for another day! I started my 12 day liquid diet today...looking for any suggestions that helped you get through this time pre-op...Thanks all!

@@pezzypooh - follow what your doctors orders are as far as eating.

If you are allowed any liquids see if you can strain the regular soups: broccoli and cheese, chicken noodle, etc. its much better than broth (pre & post-op). Look for low-sodium too.

Get rid of the caffeine now if you are required to do so afterwards. Easier to gradually back off than go cold turkey.

Stay hydrated as long as possible even up to the night before surgery. I was the "first in" the next morning and just happened to wake-up at 11:45. OR nurse in pre-admissions said to drink up until midnight if I wanted - the better hydrated you are it easier on finding veins, etc...

This is the beginning of a journey in life, use it.

good luck and keep us posted.

The pre-op liquids are hard! But you will get through & it will be so worth it. If it's on your surgeons recommended food list, sugar free Popsicles helped me when I was really craving something "normal"

Good luck on your journey!

I'm on protein shakes for my surgery on December 8th and the one thing that I and my co-workers can tell you, it sure gives you gas

I'm Dec 14, too! On day 4 of my preop diet. It was HARD the first few days and I had a massive headache, but it does get easier!!!! We've got this!!!

I'm on Protein shakes for my surgery on December 8th and the one thing that I and my co-workers can tell you, it sure gives you gas

I have been drinking Protein Shakes two times a day for five months...no gas problems here! Maybe you could try another brand? I use the Premier Protein ones you can get at Sam's Club - recommended by my Dr....

Hi, everybody! Well, the long road to surgery is almost over...I am scheduled for December 14th! But...all is not smooth sailing before then...I have to get an IVC Filter on December 10th...I am on blood thinners, which means the bridging for Lovenox and Coumadin has to start this Saturday - so much longer on the shots than originally anticipated...but, that's a gripe for another day! I started my 12 day liquid diet today...looking for any suggestions that helped you get through this time pre-op...Thanks all!

I'm scheduled for December 18th but will also be having the IVC filter placed on the 10th.

I'm December 14th also! I go for pre op next Tuesday the 8th. This is really happening, I can't believe it!