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?

lol I'm still figuring out how to do the quote thing!

@ nikkibaby We are surgery twins! [emoji851]

46 minutes ago, Angelnrs said:

figuring out how to do the quote thing

Roll your mouse/trackpad over the selection of text you want to quote.

It will "highlight" in light blue.

Seconds later, a black secondary "pop-up" will ask "Quote this?" ... so just click on the "Quote this?" or touch it and your quote pops into a box atop a new message!

Me too - October 4th in Tucson, AZ. DO you have to do a pre-op diet? Today is my first day of it.

Hi there I am starting my preop liquid diet today. My surgeon only required me to do it for a week. How has your preop diet been going? I can’t believe surgery is just a week away for us.

your quote pops into a box atop a new message!

Thanks! Think I got it now

35 minutes ago, gracielavsg said:

On 9/20/2017 at 8:41 AM, AMH1234 said:

Me too - October 4th in Tucson, AZ. DO you have to do a pre-op diet? Today is my first day of it.

I started on 9/21 for 10/5 surgery. It's okay. I was put off by the fact it tastedtoo salty, because I live in a "salt free" cardiac world most of the time. I got used to it, and it's not so bad. I am doing the Optifast800 which is 3 shakes, 1 "soup" and a bar. So not lots of choices. I do add a bit of pepper to the soup.

I had a mild headache the 2nd day, which went away. I've been drinking Crystal Light and decaf Constant Comment Tea, and water. By Day 3, I felt fairly good but was also just coming off surgery for kidney stones a few days before, so not sure if some of that wasn't the kidney stone recovery.

I think its very do able. I'm quite determined to have my liver as small as possible for surgery. I've also lost about 14 lbs.

I am sure you will do well. Great success to you on your decision!

Im all set for October 25th! Just found out yesterday. Feeling nervous and excited at the same time. Its coming up so soon!

So yesterday was bad. I cheated on the diet and had some Nachos and I feel horrible about it. It wasn't even worth it because they didn't even taste good. Today is a new day but I'm back on the diet and I think this slip up has only made me stronger.

October 10th, started pre op liquid diet yesterday. Scared but also excited.

October 16th. scared AF!

1 hour ago, happyhappyjoyjoy said:

So yesterday was bad. I cheated on the diet and had some Nachos and I feel horrible about it. It wasn't even worth it because they didn't even taste good. Today is a new day but I'm back on the diet and I think this slip up has only made me stronger.

Stay strong, have you had your surgery as of yet?

55 minutes ago, KH1958 said:

October 10th, started pre op liquid diet yesterday. Scared but also excited.

Oct 10th here too! Getting real...

Congratulations ladies and gents, I'm Oct 2nd omgeeeeeee, I'm so grate full and 7% nervous. . Only because my b day is the 24th and thanksgiving then Christmas. . But I keep telling myself , you'll have a new life with new clothes shoes and you can a possibility next holiday season lol an extra small plate but nevertheless you'll be able to eat and look amazing doing it .. whoop whoop let's go!!! ..

All that to say we can do it , get ready to change your lives forever ....♡♡♡♡♡♡

Edited September 27, 20178 yr by NikkieBaby
Be OK with your choices and new life♡♡

October 27th!! Just got the news today [emoji1487]

9 hours ago, buttebear76 said:

Stay strong, have you had your surgery as of yet?

Nope it is Oct. 4th

3 hours ago, BritneyMc2017 said:

October 27th!! Just got the news today

Yeah, congrats. It's so exciting isn't it!!!