I start my pre-op diet tomorrow, and I am panicking big time! What if I can't do it???? I mean, willpower is not really my friend... I could use a surgery buddy, badly! I am 58 year old female, and bmi is at 37, so of course I worry I should just diet and lose it all, which of course I can't. anyone just going to start their preop diet and feeling the same way?

Where are you in Texas? Who is doing your surgery? I am almost 54, BMI 40, and I don't have willpower either. I know it's hard. I don't have my surgery date yet and my pre-op diet will only be 3 days but I am going to be nervous about sticking to it as well.

I'm in San Antonio, using BMI of Texas.. where are you?

Hi Diana, my will power is also seriously lacking but thats the same with us all and why we go through with surgery. Im day 5 and you can do it. Im having surgery in Tijuana on 13th September... Tuesday.

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My first post here, but my excitement about my surgery on the 22nd has overcome my reticence. Unlike many, I don't have to do a pre-op diet (except for the usual no food or Water after midnight the day before surgery). I am apprehensive about what the first week will be like, but I have several friends who have been down this road ahead of me, so I know that there is a new normal waiting after the liquid diet and the soft, mushy diet.

I, too, am in Texas, but I will be having surgery in Houston. I keep thinking of Sept. 22 as my liberation day. I will finally have the opportunity to beat the weight issues I've had all my life.

Good luck to you!!! Great way to describe it- Liberation Day!

This body has served me well and made four beautiful babies. But now it's time to find me again, lurking somewhere under all these soft rolls. Had my pre-op appt today, and am all set for 26th! 5 days to go!!!

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Thanks mommy b. I was just thinking tonight. i have done so much to make sure my family was taken care of, now it's time to take care off me...

How are you doing, Diana TX? I had a bad case of cold feet yesterday and would have bolted out of the pre-op area if my best friend hadn't been there to keep me honest. Back home now, and although I'm sore, no problems so far. Hope all is well with you.