Is anyone else having surgery in July?

5 minutes ago, mercmerc said:

My preop diet isn't going so well Surgery in 8 days.. can I shrink my liver and still be good these next 7 days??? Will i be okay?? i am panicking cause Im so scared about not getting my surgery

I was only on liquid diet 4 days prior to the surgery. I thought 4 days was rough but I can’t imagine more than that.

What are you taking in? I used protein jello and protein drinks. I ovoided times my family ate because it was so hard. I drank water a gallon of water a day at least. Stick with it. You have this! This is one of the worst parts!

14 minutes ago, mercmerc said:

My preop diet isn't going so well Surgery in 8 days.. can I shrink my liver and still be good these next 7 days??? Will i be okay?? i am panicking cause Im so scared about not getting my surgery

Do you have to have another endoscopy (I assume how they saw the liver) prior to clearance? I would imagine your doctor estimated how much time you would need before surgery. I'm one of few that wasn't told to be on a liquid diet. I need to now because my "last supper" which lasted the past few weeks has me up 10 pounds. I'm the same way, though, I worry about everything. I still have to get clearance from the cardiologist and take a stress test the day before surgery. Crazy! Hang in there.

On 07/17/2018 at 15:51, iwillbloom18 said:

Do you have to have another endoscopy (I assume how they saw the liver) prior to clearance? I would imagine your doctor estimated how much time you would need before surgery. I'm one of few that wasn't told to be on a liquid diet. I need to now because my "last supper" which lasted the past few weeks has me up 10 pounds. I'm the same way, though, I worry about everything. I still have to get clearance from the cardiologist and take a stress test the day before surgery. Crazy! Hang in there.

Actually they never said anything about my liver! Everything is perfectly fine for surgery, maybe im just in my head a bit because this two week liquid diet has me struggling! I have cheated a few times but I will no longer for the next week! I promise

On 07/17/2018 at 15:41, Lmcdooley said:

I was only on liquid diet 4 days prior to the surgery. I thought 4 days was rough but I can’t imagine more than that.

What are you taking in? I used Protein Jello and Protein Drinks. I ovoided times my family ate because it was so hard. I drank Water a gallon of water a day at least. Stick with it. You have this! This is one of the worst parts!

Mine is 2 weeks, first week I cheated almost every day with small things but Im one week away and i need to get my head straight. So that everything goes well.. I have no liver problems but i keep reading about people saying that they'll cancel which makes me scared about mine... but i have no health problems. So I think i should be okay if I carry this week to a T

@ mercmerc And @ Nnoi I am moving my base of operations to a new forum. No days open on this month, so scheduled September 5 ,2018 at 7 AM. Waving bye bye, Blowing kisses.
I will still be watching both of your stories unfold.Be Happy For Me!???

On 07/17/2018 at 16:40, Frustr8 said:

@ mercmerc And @ Nnoi I am moving my base of operations to a new forum. No days open on this month, so scheduled September 5 ,2018 at 7 AM. Waving bye bye, Blowing kisses.

I will still be watching both of your stories unfold.Be Happy For Me!???

Yay!! The agony is overr!!! Best of luck ?

I don’t think many of us on here do have liver problems. The point of the liquid diet is to shrink your liver prior to surgery so that it decreases the risk of complications. Your stomach and liver are very close (if not over lapping). The bigger you are, the bigger your liver is & longer you will need a liquid diet for.

On 07/17/2018 at 16:42, HealthierME2018 said:

I don’t think many of us on here do have liver problems. The point of the liquid diet is to shrink your liver prior to surgery so that it decreases the risk of complications. Your stomach and liver are very close (if not over lapping). The bigger you are, the bigger your liver is & longer you will need a liquid diet for.

I know that. I'm not big, I don't even look my weight, but Im supoose to be on it two weeks I think i can bust out this next weekn

25 minutes ago, Frustr8 said:

@ mercmerc And @ Nnoi I am moving my base of operations to a new forum. No days open on this month, so scheduled September 5 ,2018 at 7 AM. Waving bye bye, Blowing kisses.
I will still be watching both of your stories unfold.Be Happy For Me!???

Lots of luck I'll see you around the old-folks forum

Old Folks Forum- Nope that's where the Vintage Vixens and Stud Muffins reside and we can Rock the Casbah anytime we like!

Yes!!!!! How are you doing on your pre op diet?

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Uggghh not so good. I'm traveling, family reunion weekend and my son's 10th birthday all during my pre op liquid stage...I'll do great for 4 days then slip up. I don't have my notebook with me and I feel lost. But I'm drinking water daily and protein shakes when I don't eat. How about you?

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I’m doing so-so...the protein shakes are nasty. I’m having a hard time getting them in. I need to do better for sure. I have my pre-op physical tomorrow. Last step before the surgery! How’s it going for you?

How did your pre op appointment go? I don't mind the shakes but I wish they had a variety pack I get tired of the same taste...I'm scared to get on the scare at my pre op appointment.

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I don't have any type of diet restrictions before surgery. Thank goodness!!

What!! I'm super jealous! When is your surgery and which are you getting?

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I don't have any type of diet restrictions before surgery. Thank goodness!!

Are you in Texas?

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Good Morning!

Yes I am in Texas, the DFW area.