June 29th!!!

 I received the final auth from my ins. yesterday and got all my pre-op appts scheduled!!!  Surgery date is June 29th!!!! I can't wait! After all these years of trying to get it done and it's finally here!

I've been an emotional wreck though!  Is anyone else having problems too?  lol  I'm so excited but then I'm so nervous!  Also I start my liver shrinking diet on the 19th.  So I'm worried I'm gonna fail myself by not sticking to just liquids.... especially cause my birthday falls on the 26th.    lol

Hi! We have the same date for our new birthday! I have had my date for a few weeks now but the closer we get the more excited I am getting as I'm sure its the same way for you.

My liquid diet is only 2 days and so I feel for you however know that you will do just fine. Have faith in yourself and you can conquer anything! You want to listen to your doctor, of course, but just a side note....I read on the RNY boards that a surgeon said that if you have a large liver it doesn't stop them from getting in there and getting the job done, that they have a tool that literally moves it out of the way. This surgeon said that if your pre-dispositioned to have a large liver that a week or 2 of liquids isn't going to make a dramatic difference. Please believe, I'm not saying to go against doc's wishes but just know that you will do fine and don't worry. You'll do great and we'll both be sitting pretty on that losers bench! If you want to talk please feel free to message me! Good luck in your journey!

 Thanks so much!!  I read the same thing somewhere too!  I'm just so terrified that something is gonna go wrong that I think at this point if they told me to jump off a cliff I'm sure I would!   Thanks for the encouraging words and good luck to you as well!  See you soon on that losers bench!  

Me too!! I will have surgery same day and I feel so terrified to want to do everything right.

OMG this is to funny First of all my B-day is the 26th next I am also scheduled for the 29th with the same Dr. And I am due to start my diet on the 19th like you I am really excited and just a little nervous. :0)

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 That is too hilarious!  What a coincidence!  By chance are you going for all your pre-op on the 25th? lol  Cause if so I'll see you there!  Good luck and definitely message me on here!  Wouldn't mind having a surgery buddy!  :O)

My pre-op is scheduled for the 26^th. I will defiantly message you and praying for your speedy recovery!!!! Were on our way to a new life

My date is also June 29th.

My surgery is on the 29th as well. I start my liver reducing diet on Monday . I'm worried about the diet as well...hopefully it won't be too difficult to stick to.

I have a concert to go to on the 19th...I hope I can make it through without wanting a beer.

Good Luck everyone!

Hello all of my fellow sisters having surgery on the same date!  Ive felt the same things this week crisna626! and added to that is really weird dreams I have had all week. My doctor and the nurse at pre-op testing today said that was normal and reassured me of the many many good works and things said about my surgeon and his staff for preop surgery and postop followup care! 

I start my 2 week protein and vegy and liquids diet Monday. Its interesting the many different types of dieting prior to surgery. I am having the Roux-en-Y surgery tho and possibly different than yours.

I am concerned about having the right things at home for when I come home from the hospital and have to start liquid then pureed foods until I start eating soft foods in a few weeks afterwards.  I also want to make sure I am getting enough protein and vitamins,calcium B12 in my post op care/diet.


Congratulations on making the choice to take back your life! I feel empowered by this decision! 

Its a really good feeling to be in control of something and make decisions that will make me feel better and healthier in the near future!

My prayers are with you for a successful surgery, speedy healing and recovery and a bright Future full of many many happy memories Getting out in the WORLD AND ENJOYING IT!!! Cindy