Surgery date finally set, can't wait. I am both nervous and excited at the same time.

Hi Donna, No, I have just been instructed to do 2000 calories, and most of it from protein and then clear liquids for the 3 days prior to surgery. I'm anxious and excited!! Good luck and keep in touch! Jodie

I am scheduled for the 10th of July but am going to be looking to see great things from you, since you are having surgery so close to my date. Have you had to do Optifast for 2-4 weeks before surgery? I am not liking it too much so far.. Hope all goes well for you, Take care, Donna

That is so great to have family support. I couldn't do it without my family. My husband is skinny as a rail so he just doesn't appreciate how hard my life is. He does support me in this journey through surgery though. My whole family is my safety net. My sister keeps me in line too! Right now I'm scheduled for my pre-op tests next week. Have you had your testing done? Did you have to do the psychological evaluation? My biggest worry is the pre-op diet that I have start three weeks before the big day. I'm just terrible at sticking to diets and the anxiety of waiting for surgery isn't going to make it any easier. When you have to start your pre-op diet and what sort of diet is it? I've seen all sorts of diet requirement on the site. I wanted to compare note It's getting closer. How many days are we at now?

Hi Denice, You are in my prayers. By the way, I have a sister that spells her name the same way you do. interesting. I am still waiting on my insurance company to approve the surgery. Hopefully I'll find out today. It would be so much easier to start the liquid diet on Monday if I knew for sure that the surgery was approved. Not knowing is maddening. Have a happy day.