I have my pre-op appointment in the morning. I have 2 weeks before surgery

Congrats! A little lemon and water helped me. This will pass. Hang in there it will get better.

Hi Ana, My surgery is also scheduled for the 14th. My doctor requires a week of clear liquids before surgery. I am starting day three today. I have a cup of tea, a cup of broth (low sodium), a cup of sugar free jello, and a sugar free popsicle basically three times a day. In between I am drinking water, propel, crystal light, etc. I am not actually hungry...but like others have mentioned I miss chewing, texture, taste. I am not having any cravings...but when I find myself wanting more...then I allow myself to have another sugar free jello or popsicle. There are hardly any calories in these items. Some other people have told me I can have soup, protein shakes, or anything that fits through a straw...but I am going to follow the hand out given to me by the doctor..I am eating what it says...just a little more and it is still working. I keep reminding myself it is only for a week...I can do anything for a week...lol! I know it shrinks the liver making surgery safer and so I will do WHATEVER I need to do to make it safer. Best of luck to you. God Bless Hollie

Thanks so much, Kate! Back right at ya. I am feeling pretty good about my upcoming surgery. I just got back from an entire day with my surgeon, anesthesiologist and a pre-op class. I am glad I went -- feel more at ease. Take care my friend! I hope things go smoothly with you.

Has anyone had the pleasure of Dr. Robert Marvin doing your surgery? I am nervous I don't get to meet him until the 16th to go over everything. But noone in his office (staff) has mentioned to me about a liquid diet. I am assuming it will be maybe a 5 day liquid diet...not sure does anyone know???