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All the time of doing everything on the check list I haven't really been nervous. But for some reason after my pre op appointments on the 8/8 I got a little nervous. I'm starting my liquid diet tomorrow . I'm still a little nervous , but not to the point of not having my surgery. I've worked to hard to get to this point. I keep reminding myself why I'm having the surgery. I was wondering has this happen to anyone else?

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Girl. I am shaking like a leaf and I don't know why!! I think partially it's excitement!! And partially I am very nervous. My liquid diet starts and pre-op appointments are all 8/16. I know that's still 5 days away. I think it is probably normal and healthy for us to be nervous somewhat. You're gonna do great girl!!! Channel your nerves and anxiety into focusing on success!!! <3 <3

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All the time of doing everything on the check list I haven't really been nervous. But for some reason after my pre op appointments on the 8/8 I got a little nervous. I'm starting my liquid diet tomorrow . I'm still a little nervous , but not to the point of not having my surgery. I've worked to hard to get to this point. I keep reminding myself why I'm having the surgery. I was wondering has this happen to anyone else?


I feel exactly the same way. Not worried one bit until those pre-op's and then reality set in. Like you, not enough to cancel but everything we've worked for is becoming our current reality! We'll do great :)

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I feel exactly the same way. Not worried one bit until those pre-op's and then reality set in. Like you, not enough to cancel but everything we've worked for is becoming our current reality! We'll do great [emoji4]

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So very true. Good to luck to on your Journey .


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Yes, once I had that last set of pre-op appointments I felt nervous and sad.

Then I went on the Liquid Protein diet and I lost almost 10 pounds. Once again, I felt like maybe I can do this on my own - no surgery necessary.

Two things that I had remind myself about were:

#1, I was super-compliant during the pre-op diet. Would I have been as capable of being super-compliant if I was not doing what I felt was necessary to be ready for surgery . The answer (over any length of time) is no.

#2 I am in the position where I have been approved for needing this surgery. Yikes! Despite having decades to fix the problem, I could not sustain success.

I am only two days post-op - so by no means an expert, and I can tell you that my relationship to wanting to eat food as changed. My hubby and kids have handled the cooking since I went on the pre-op liquid diet. When they were cooking or eating during the pre-op phase - I tucked myself away in a different part of the house - the food smelled so good...

Post-op the food still smells and looks good, but it does not feel tempting right now. I had read where others had written that, but I did not think I would feel that way. I think (as of now) that this surgery will give me a chance to re-calibrate my relationship with food. That is not something that could have ever happened without the surgery.

If you are mostly nervous about the surgery, then I will pass along my experience - the surgery went as planned. I definitely had surgery and I am recovering, however, things have gone well.

I wish you the best on your path to better health.

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I was good until the hospital pharmacy left a message about prescriptions. It became very real and my nerves have had the best of me today. I only have four more days!

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All the time of doing everything on the check list I haven't really been nervous. But for some reason after my pre op appointments on the 8/8 I got a little nervous. I'm starting my liquid diet tomorrow . I'm still a little nervous , but not to the point of not having my surgery. I've worked to hard to get to this point. I keep reminding myself why I'm having the surgery. I was wondering has this happen to anyone else?



Hey there, how's your pre-op diet going?

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Yes, once I had that last set of pre-op appointments I felt nervous and sad.
Then I went on the liquid Protein diet and I lost almost 10 pounds. Once again, I felt like maybe I can do this on my own - no surgery necessary.
Two things that I had remind myself about were:
#1, I was super-compliant during the pre-op diet. Would I have been as capable of being super-compliant if I was not doing what I felt was necessary to be ready for surgery . The answer (over any length of time) is no.
#2 I am in the position where I have been approved for needing this surgery. Yikes! Despite having decades to fix the problem, I could not sustain success.
I am only two days post-op - so by no means an expert, and I can tell you that my relationship to wanting to eat food as changed. My hubby and kids have handled the cooking since I went on the pre-op liquid diet. When they were cooking or eating during the pre-op phase - I tucked myself away in a different part of the house - the food smelled so good...
Post-op the food still smells and looks good, but it does not feel tempting right now. I had read where others had written that, but I did not think I would feel that way. I think (as of now) that this surgery will give me a chance to re-calibrate my relationship with food. That is not something that could have ever happened without the surgery.
If you are mostly nervous about the surgery, then I will pass along my experience - the surgery went as planned. I definitely had surgery and I am recovering, however, things have gone well.
I wish you the best on your path to better health.

I hope your recovery is going well. I'm starting to feel much better I just started my 3rd day of pre op liquid diet the 1st day was rough , but much better now. I think my nervousness surrounded around not knowing how the Protein Shakes would taste had never had one before yesterday. It actually was pretty good. So that helped tremendously.


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I was good until the hospital pharmacy left a message about prescriptions. It became very real and my nerves have had the best of me today. I only have four more days!

I hope you are feeling better .How are you doing today and how is your liquid diet going?


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Since starting my liquid diet on the 11th I've lost 6 lbs. But while I was at my doctor's office I got light head, dizzy and sweating really bad. My doctor said he believes it happened because my sugar dropped. I didn't have anything before going to the doctor because I knew I was having blood work done. After the blood work they gave me some orange juice and I started feeling so much better.



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Help! I slipped and had a couple of bites of food twice. I'm 10 days into my pre-op diet. Should I be worried? I've lost 10 lbs so far and still have 4 full days to go.




I'm not sure . But please for your safety during your surgery I wouldn't suggest doing it again. Your life it's not worth a couple bites of food. I suggest asking your nut. I'm 5 days in on my liquid diet and I've loss 6 lbs. I know it's a struggle just take every hour of the day as it comes. Good look to you luck to you.


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I'm not sure . But please for your safety during your surgery I wouldn't suggest doing it again. Your life it's not worth a couple bites of food. I suggest asking your nut. I'm 5 days in on my liquid diet and I've loss 6 lbs. I know it's a struggle just take every hour of the day as it comes. Good look to you luck to you.



Hi ladies.hang in there.these headaches are what drives me crazy.I'm 4 days in an lost 5 lbs


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Hi ladies.hang in there.these headaches are what drives me crazy.I'm 4 days in an lost 5 lbs


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Good morning are you able to take some Tylenol? Also you may want to call your doctor or nut to let them know what's going on with you . Good luck to you on your journey.

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