feeling VERY overwhelmed and unprepared

HI group,

my date is a week from today on the 19th. I called my surgeon last week after seeing how many were doing the 2 week liquid diets. The office told me I only had to do 3 days per opt. liquids and no cleansing.

My surgeon/surgery is about an hour drive from home and I'm not sure where and if I'm supposed to go to support groups?-- surgery in Kanakee, IL anyone have Dr. Dong Kim?

Sometimes I think its all just alittle too laid back, I want more rules and more visits, (no "late per opt. apt") scared and feeling blind at this point. I want to be ready, but don't feel that way at all. 

Fellow Jan. dates, please give me an insight on what you are doing and eating and or drinking...i. e. clear liquids includes what other than water, etc.?

After reading some posting, i ordered some samples of Unjury. I have only tried the chicken soup flavor so far. you can not heat the water warmer then 130*, it was not that bad if i gulped it, the first two drinks made it down ok. I was at work and got busy for a little while and went back to it, now cold, it was not so easy going down, felt queasy. managed to sip through it, any suggestions on protein, what kinds and how much per day?

what vitamins do i take? does my Dr tell the pharmacy that my meds need to change to liquid ones or do i call them and tell them?

I have a per opt. apt. for my PCP on the 15th any questions i should ask?

I have had 3 children, my tonsils removed, a pituitary tumor removed, my gallbladder removed, a cyst from each breast removed, and IUD that had to come out in day surgery, the surgery part doesn't freak me out as much as the not knowing. I felt prepared for things with all other surgery's and I'm telling ya, I have never felt completely out of my league with this one.

When I first started this journey back in 05' with Dr. Gusky I had a support group in place, a nut/dietitian on call, with vitamin info, some "recovery" drink that i was to take before surgery, the handbook ,diet post opt. ideas, etc. With this Doctor, I'm grateful for the approval, but feel in the outfield. thank God for all of you on this site, for your postings, questions and answers and experiences, fears, and best of all your achievements. thanks you for the support I have already received and hope to continue receiving.

feeling like a new kid at school and alone, please shed some light..
Thanks

Hello LadyLuvs,

Try not to worry to much.... From my experience my doctor did not have me go on a 2 week liquid diet before surgery. I only had the day before. I am 5 1/2 yrs post op and I have lost a total of 170 lbs. Every situation is different as is every doctor.  Call his office, it is the best way to get the answers.  Your doc should be able to tell you about vitamins and meds.... Ask all the same questions you are asking here. My new doctor has not said anything about meds or vit. I am planning on asking the 13th my pre op appointment. Hang in there !
Meri
RNY Revision
1/14/09

Don't be too worried.  My surgery is Wednesday, the 14th.  My doctor does not require a two week liquid diet.  Starting today I am on a full liquid for te next two days along with having to take an asprin a day today and tomorrow.  I think all doctors are different.  I do not have to do the bowel prep either.

My surgeon has done thousands of these procedures and i trust him totally, so as long as you have checked out your surgeon, I wouldn't worry about how different your regimen is from others.
Best of luck to you!
Erin