T-Minus 3 days and counting..........

To all those having surgery on the 25th, good luck with the last few days of liquids while hungry! I faced my greatest challenge yesterday, went to a Detroit Tiger's game with some friends, and while they munched on Gyros, Fries, and Brats, I drank my protein shakes, water, and splurged on one last Diet Coke (no fizz after surgery with my group). It didn't help that the folks I was with were in the "skinny and can eat anything" demographic. Anyhow - despite all the rationalization I was able to see the importance of "sticking to it" before surgery (think skinny liver!). It will be a very interesting thing to contrast to when we go back for another game against the Yankees in the fall. The liquid diet is doing ok, only splurged once this week - had some FF Refried Beans (1/2 C). After no solid foods for 2 weeks, it seemed like a heaping plateful. It helped that I used the teenie tiny little spoon they gave me for post op. I've kept the Ketosis in full swing with 800 to 1000 cals/day,

Jeffrey, You had to stay on liquids for two weeks prior to surgery? Wowww,, I only have to be on liquids one day prior,,on Tues. My surgery is Wed, the 25th also. Are you as nervous as I am? Wishing you a successful surgery and a swift speedy recovery!! Pam T

Not too nervous - just anxious. Kinda concerned though, threw my back out (again) doing the lawn today. One of many reasons I'm doing this surgery - I think it should be better by Wednesday though.

Yea 2 weeks wow u are a hero in my book for that i have to do 2 days and start on monday, but hope you well as we go down the road together

Jeffrey - best of luck with your surgery! Keep up the great spirit and you'll do fine!

Thanks for the support. Back is getting better - took the day off, might take tomorrow as well (don't want to risk sore back and sore tummy). Good luck and God Bless to you Tammy - by now you've probably already had surgery, but our prayers are with you as well.