I didn't see an OCT thread, so let's make one! I just got my date today and it's 10/9! Any other October dates yet?

Mine is in 7 days. October 2,2017. I'm getting very nervous every lol and reading everything I can. I am on the 2 week liquid diet and what I am worried about is that I a leaving on a business trip to California today. I bought the powders you mix and hope they will be enough to keep the cravings down. So far I have been doing good. I did slip up early in when friends were over but I stuck to protein food, no carbs. I have lost 16 pounds in just over a week of the pre op diet.

Edited September 25, 20178 yr by Angelnrs

10 hours ago, BuffaloBill said:

Ok guys I got a question. My doctor told me I didn't need to do anything except no Water or food after 12am on Oct 5th my surgery date. I keep reading everybody is on liquid only diets for 2 weeks and alot about enlarged livers. My surgeon mentioned none of that. If this helps understanding my situation my SW=280 and my CW=245 I'm a 37 yr old very active male. Just getting a lil nervous reading all this

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Depending on your current health and your surgeon's policy they may not require a liquid diet. I'd try to eat healthy/low carb and go with the surgeon's instructions.

Congrats! Im going Oct 3rd... day 2 on the liver shrinking diet...

11 hours ago, BuffaloBill said:

Ok guys I got a question. My doctor told me I didn't need to do anything except no Water or food after 12am on Oct 5th my surgery date. I keep reading everybody is on liquid only diets for 2 weeks and alot about enlarged livers. My surgeon mentioned none of that. If this helps understanding my situation my SW=280 and my CW=245 I'm a 37 yr old very active male. Just getting a lil nervous reading all this

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I have seen varying requirements. I have went onto You Tube and viewed the surgery first hand and have seen how the liver can get in the way if it is enlarged. I would ask your doctor and see what his explanation is. If you want peace of mind do a liquid diet for 5 days prior to the surgery anyway - I don;t believe that it would have any adverse effects (but I am not a doctor!). My pre-op is 5 days. It will be 2 weeks if I go into pre-op and have gained weight - keeps me honest!!

My surgeons coordinater told me the same thing no 2 week diet just dont eat after midnight

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My date is October 26th..starting a low carb diet..doctor said low carb will remove sugar and liver will shrink

Oct. 2nd for me

Yes!!! I'm October 30th. I can't wait.

Day 5 of pre Op diet with no cheating! I can do this!

7 hours ago, Angelnrs said:

Mine is in 7 days. October 2,2017. I'm getting very nervous every lol and reading everything I can. I am on the 2 week liquid diet and what I am worried about is that I a leaving on a business trip to California today. I bought the powders you mix and hope they will be enough to keep the cravings down. So far I have been doing good. I did slip up early in when friends were over but I stuck to Protein food, no carbs. I have lost 16 pounds in just over a week of the pre op diet.

I slipped on day 3 and ate extra protein. I felt guilty. Isn't it crazy what we consider a slip now vs before? Lol!

Just got the call today! October 24th so nervous/excited!

October 13 (Friday the 13th) [emoji4]. I've been so looking forward to this, but now I'm starting to wonder if I'll be able to do it. Does anyone else feel like that? I guess I'm worried I won't be able to get in all my water and protein or I will somehow manage to be the one who fails to lose weight. Please tell me I'm not alone.

Yes

Yes.

I am october 10. I have the same fears as you. I am also terrified that post surgery I will say "why did I do this to myself." However I am comforted by not knowing anyone who has regretted it after 6 months. So I will remind myself that the first 6 months are hard but I/we/you can do it. We just have to keep focused.

You guys are going to love it. Your going to hate your life at first and absolutely regret it. But it gets better. I am only a week post op and I am down 30 pounds so far. This has been the worst week of my entire life and the thought "why did I do this, I shouldn't have done it" passed through my mind constantly. The greatest piece of advice is that you are NOT alone. I kept that in my mind the entire time. I remembered countless people saying they regret it in the 1st week, but they got over it and I knew I would too.