Well I'm finally scheduled for April 8th in tijuana Mexico at Alo with Dr. Lopez. I am so nervous it's not even funny. Never in my life would I have thought I'd be going to Mexico for surgery! After a battle with my insurance company I figured this was my best option. I can't put my health off any more.

Started my pre op diet today and my co workers all want to go out for Italian food! I don't think I'm ready to watch them enjoy their lunch while I eat a salad. So I've decided to stay back and stick to eating the healthy choice soup that I brought. Already feeling the struggle and it's only day 1!

You're strong; you didn't go out to lunch. Just remember--it's only 2 weeks out of your WHOLE LIFE for this pre-op diet. You'll do well. Congrats too!!! Have fun in Mexico!

Stay strong, it does get better! I am on my 4th day and the first three days were the worst. I was so hungry and had a massive headache. I also had to say no to one of my co-workers who always brings sweets to share with everyone. Usually I am the first one to take one and it took so much for me to say "No thanks" she even looked so shocked and asked if I was on a diet (I am not telling my co-workers I am getting weight loss surgery).

Day #4 and I am not even hungry - it took me forever to finish my protein shakes and was so full from all the water and liquids I've had. You did great in staying back and avoiding temptation. That's exactly what I have been doing and it's working. Stay away from smelling or seeing anything that may be a trigger. It's only 2 weeks of struggle for a lifetime of a better you.

I have a calendar by my desk with the 14 days of my pre-op diet and every day before I go home I cross out another day and it feels soooo good.

Edited March 24, 20179 yr by DoubleG

Thank you both for the support! I took your advice and have started crossing off the days as I go! 9 days left until surgery. I can do this!

Today is day 1 for me as well. I can feel the headache starting from no caffeine. 13.5 days to go!