I finally have a date! I feel like I'm being swept off my feet. I keep hearing the date over and over in my ears. I cant believe a year ago, I didn't even know there was such a cure, and here I am about to start living the healthy life I deserve. Its becoming real and I absolutely can not wait. I only know a few people who have gone through this, but I would welcome any comments or support!

Surgery (convert Lap Band to RNY) is Feb 14th and starting my 2 day liquid diet today. Going well so far. Thank you all for the updates and comments about day 2 (gas pain) as well as to ensure pills are taken spaced apart etc- to prevent issues!

I am nervous about post op pain and nausea- nausea has been a big issue with me in the past from surgery.... Oddly- the rest I am just crazy excited about!

My Doc is having me use ISOPURE ready to drink- 2 bottles today and 2 tomorrow in addition to other liquids. I was told they were awful- but honestly- the first one so far has been ok- Tropical Punch or some such flavor. It has that classic - almost bitter or dry or something tongue feel afterward that all protein drinks make me feel- but flavor is ok.

Happy days upcoming to all!!

Feb. 22! One week and 1 day!

Actually- question for all- and I apologize if this has been addressed my someone else or somewhere else- I am surfing around and havent found it yet....

Does the sodium content of the stuff you consume during a clear liquid diet matter?

I mean- this is for pre-op- do i need to make it all low sodium? (assuming no other reasons healthwise to stay low sodium)- does normal sodium amount cause an abnormal amount of tissue swelling that would be bad for the operation? Like increase risk for staple line leakage?

The only info I got from my doctor was low sugar or no sugar.... nothing about sodium. Since it is sunday I have called their questions line but no answer yet... wondering if people here have experience with this topic.

Thanks all!

1 hour ago, Karen1961 said:

Feb. 22! One week and 1 day!

Mine is the day after yours!! I am so excited!

Great! I haven't started commenting or really setting up my profile yet, just been prowling around. A lot of good info.

I'm a week away from surgery (February 21st), and I got a call today about my surgery getting postponed because I haven't proved I'm ready. I can't stop crying. This is so frustrating. I am fully committed and I'm by the end of my first week of liquid diet. It feels like now I'm not sure what's going to happen. I really want and need this surgery, and I'm doing all I can to prove it. I gained some weight over the past six months, and that's what the doctor is concerned about. With only a week from surgery, I feel very sad and frustrated. Has this happened to anyone? Thanks for your support, I really need it

I'm a week away from surgery (February 21st), and I got a call today about my surgery getting postponed because I haven't proved I'm ready. I can't stop crying. This is so frustrating. I am fully committed and I'm by the end of my first week of liquid diet. It feels like now I'm not sure what's going to happen. I really want and need this surgery, and I'm doing all I can to prove it. I gained some weight over the past six months, and that's what the doctor is concerned about. With only a week from surgery, I feel very sad and frustrated. Has this happened to anyone? Thanks for your support, I really need it [emoji20]

I'm sorry to hear that.. where are you having your surgery done at?

Where are you having your surgery at?

I'm having my surgery at Geisinger in Danville PA.

Good luck on your surgery..... I am having my surgery on that day too. Enjoy clear liquid day today!

How are u doing with the clear liquid diet? For me it's no problem. The problem I have is this darn bowel prep lol.. just it's annoying lol

I'm sorry to hear that.. where are you having your surgery done at?

I'm having surgery at Bellevue Hospital in NYC

My surgery date is February 27th!

My Surgery date is Feb 27th.

Tomorrow is the big day I'm so ready! Prayers please!

Prayers for you, good luck. You've got this

Prayers for you, good luck. You've got this

Thanks