Hi friends,

I am just 4 days away from my surgery and I am on the brink of hyperventilating every time I think about it too long. I am so excited for this change, but also nervous that my unhealthy relationship with food will persist even after the surgery.

I have lost 20lbs from the protein shake and popsicle diet over the last 11 days. I feel fatigued and dizzy all the time and OHMYGOD, my moodiness is off the charts.

I would love to hear others journeys or even have a buddy with a similar surgery date as a support system... anything would be great since not many of my friends even know I'm doing this.

Hang in there, liquid diet pre and post op are horrid to get through (I am preop, but did a liquid diet once years ago - totally the worst and not looking forward to it again either).

Try to have a cup of hot tea and take a soothing bath, pamper yourself a little, buy some new lotion, etc. Hang in there.

3 hours ago, more2love1381 said:

Hi friends,

I am just 4 days away from my surgery and I am on the brink of hyperventilating every time I think about it too long. I am so excited for this change, but also nervous that my unhealthy relationship with food will persist even after the surgery.

I have lost 20lbs from the Protein Shake and popsicle diet over the last 11 days. I feel fatigued and dizzy all the time and OHMYGOD, my moodiness is off the charts.

I would love to hear others journeys or even have a buddy with a similar surgery date as a support system... anything would be great since not many of my friends even know I'm doing this.

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Hi, my op is in 4 days also, 24th June, I'm feeling very nervous also, i haven't lost much with my pre op diet so I'm worried that my liver hasn't shrunk enough! Where are you having your surgery done?

Hang in there, liquid diet pre and post op are horrid to get through (I am preop, but did a liquid diet once years ago - totally the worst and not looking forward to it again either).
Try to have a cup of hot tea and take a soothing bath, pamper yourself a little, buy some new lotion, etc. Hang in there.

It is THE ABSOLUTE worst. Especially the timing. It's the end of the school year (I'm a teacher) and we are having celebrations and I can't go to any of them, and I'm leaving the school. I'm also moving. This just wasn't the greatest timeline to have NO energy to do anything. Thank you for your encouragement! So close to being done!

Hi, my op is in 4 days also, 24th June, I'm feeling very nervous also, i haven't lost much with my pre op diet so I'm worried that my liver hasn't shrunk enough! Where are you having your surgery done?

My surgery is at NYU Langone Medical Center. As long as you've stuck to the diet, I'm sure you'll be fine! I was afraid because I gained weight at first, but then loss it really quickly. You got it! We're almost done!

Two more sleeps , packing my bag today and getting house in order! I live in Australia but my husband is living in New York fir two years so I go over often, good luck for your op, your right we are nearly there !