I start my all liquids today. My surgery is scheduled for 10/11/17. I’m just hoping and praying I make it through this. I went for my last pre op appointment yesterday and they gave me 12 prescriptions to start before and after surgery. Also, I was told I’ll be in the hospital for one night and the next day a nurse will come to my home. My doctor is sending me home on an IV. S**t is getting real now. I’m so scared. At times I wonder if this is really my last resort at losing weight and why I have to do something so tragic. Please pray that I make it through this. [emoji51][emoji51][emoji51][emoji51][emoji28][emoji28][emoji28]

I hear ya! I started my pre op diet yesterday (all liquids) and I tell you, it is hard! My surgery (Bypass) is scheduled in Houston for October 10th. I am questioning myself the same way, can I really not get a handle on my weight by myself and get on some type of clean eating and get the weight off? I go back and forth with this issue and I have tried so many times. I need to lose between 80-100 lbs and that is a lot of weight. I only have to stay one night in hospital, but I don't have all those prescriptions to deal with, just pain medicine, Zofran and B12 I believe. Good luck to you.

Don't fret about needing surgery. It is a hard pill to swallow, but at least you are actually doing something about your situation. There are people in this forum that waited until they were in their 60s and wish that they could have had it done decades ago.

You will do well, and have the rest of your life to live the way you have always wanted to. Your health will greatly improve as well.

One thing that I will tell you is if you are a caffeine drinker (coffee, soda, iced tea), let it go now. You will get the withdrawal over with before surgery. You don't need to be going through withdrawal while recovering from surgery. Trust me, you will thank me later.

Also, stock your shelves with drinks (zero calorie), protein shakes, soups, etc. now. Get your heavy lifting out of the way. That way you won't need to do this later.

Good luck!

Maybe wait to buy a lot of anything because your taste changes so it seems. I thought it was just me but I know lots of people have said the same thing. Heck, my taste for foods that I use to love I can't stand now. It took me almost 2 years to like onions and garlic again. It made me sick to my tummy. Every time my hubby cooked with them I had problems with it.

Just remember it will be worth it. I'm on day 4 now of liquids and since I haven't cheated, I can tell you it is true the hunger pains do go away. Your head occasionally wants food but my tummy is fine and I don't want for anything. I can tell already I've lost weight. Just get that protein/ fluids in and you will be good!

I hear ya! I started my pre op diet yesterday (all liquids) and I tell you, it is hard! My surgery (Bypass) is scheduled in Houston for October 10th. I am questioning myself the same way, can I really not get a handle on my weight by myself and get on some type of clean eating and get the weight off? I go back and forth with this issue and I have tried so many times. I need to lose between 80-100 lbs and that is a lot of weight. I only have to stay one night in hospital, but I don't have all those prescriptions to deal with, just pain medicine, Zofran and B12 I believe. Good luck to you.

I know it’s really difficult. I think it’s because the day is getting near. All these meds is crazy. Good luck.....I’m hear for ya[emoji846]

Don't fret about needing surgery. It is a hard pill to swallow, but at least you are actually doing something about your situation. There are people in this forum that waited until they were in their 60s and wish that they could have had it done decades ago.
You will do well, and have the rest of your life to live the way you have always wanted to. Your health will greatly improve as well.
One thing that I will tell you is if you are a caffeine drinker (coffee, soda, iced tea), let it go now. You will get the withdrawal over with before surgery. You don't need to be going through withdrawal while recovering from surgery. Trust me, you will thank me later.
Also, stock your shelves with drinks (zero calorie), protein shakes, soups, etc. now. Get your heavy lifting out of the way. That way you won't need to do this later.
Good luck!

Your right.....thanks

Maybe wait to buy a lot of anything because your taste changes so it seems. I thought it was just me but I know lots of people have said the same thing. Heck, my taste for foods that I use to love I can't stand now. It took me almost 2 years to like onions and garlic again. It made me sick to my tummy. Every time my hubby cooked with them I had problems with it.

Oh wow......

Just remember it will be worth it. I'm on day 4 now of liquids and since I haven't cheated, I can tell you it is true the hunger pains do go away. Your head occasionally wants food but my tummy is fine and I don't want for anything. I can tell already I've lost weight. Just get that protein/ fluids in and you will be good!

Yes.....just trying to get more water in. Thanks