Started my 10 Day Pre-op Diet

I started my pre-op diet today so that means that I am on the count down to surgery only 10 days left to go ***YIPEE***

Congrats on being so close to the "losing side!" How are you making out with just liquids ? Today is Day 5 for me and yesterday I had some sugar free hot chocolate and it was a life saver ! I find that I am craving the silliest things. I finally had to move the jar of olives out of the refrigerator door cuz every time I would go to reach for a water they were there calling my name! Hope things go smoothly and keep us updated !

Hi, I'm 9 days from my surgery and am not on a special diet. Does that change from doctor to doctor? I see my doctor 5 days before the surgery. Maybe he will start me on something then? I'm excited for all of us!!! Julie

One of the things I have learned thru this site is that sooo many doctors follow different protocol. Some people do a ten day diet that consists of some days with high protein meals and then some just liquids, some don't have to do any kind of special diet and my dr. puts all of his patients on a 10 liquid diet- the last three days are just clear liquids. So just follow your doc's recommendations. He/she is the expert ! Best of luck with your surgery!

Thanks for the encouragement. I see my doctor on Wednesday and imagine that he'll have be doing something other than eating like a crazy person to get it all "in" before the surgery. Seriously, although I'm a little tempted to do that I do feel in more control. I know that isn't an option and won't be an option for a long time...hopefully forever! Anyway, I appreciate the reply. I'm starting to get nervous, but in a very exciting way! Julie B