September 1st, 2009 !

I'm 12 days away from my new life and I need some advice on the best way to get through my pre-surgery liquid phase.  Any advice?

Hi I'm glad you asked that since we have the same date I need the info also. I start my liquid phase on the 24. When do you start yours?

I thought that I needed  to start much sooner than it turned out to be.  I don't start until 2 days before surgery but, I started my new eating plan about 2 weeks ago.  I'm focusing on low carb high protein foods and taking a liquid vitamin.  So how has the liquid diet gone for you so far?  What are you eating?

It has been okay. Even though I found out the same thing after I went back over my pre-surgery paperwork. What I have been doing is drinking a protein shake for breakfast and lunch and then eat dinner. Doing it that way has not been that bad. Just ready for Sept 1 to come. Oh yeah those night time munchies try to get me.

 That is just so awesome! My big day is Sept 1st as well. I was looking on your profile and I couldn't see what kind of WLS you are having so I wantes to ask!

As far as the pre-liquid phase goes, just count down the days till it is over. If you can learn to control habits and make healthy choices before surgery I think that is an awesome learning tool for your new healthy life-style that is about to begin!!

Hope this finds you well

((hugs))

I'm having a lap roux en-y.  Getting very anxious.  I found a book that's been very helpful though.  "WLS for Dummies".  It's helped to calm some of my fears about what may and may not happen. 

Good Luck and best wishes for an easy transition and recovery.

September 1 is my date also. I'm having G. B. RouxY. LOL! I better look that up again.
I've done well on my pre surg diet and lost 30 pounds as of this morning.
I can't wait til Tuesday! Bring it!
Nice to know others who have this date also.
God bless,
Maureen

It is great not to feel alone.  Even when you have the support of family or friends it's not the same as someone who is walking the same path as you.  Good luck and keep in touch about your progress.

I'm also having RNY on Sept 1st and have only 2 1/2 days left to go.    I'm starting to get nervous now.    I go on Monday to Scripps in San Diego for the pre-op and a liquid diet that day and then surgery on Tues.    I'm worried about  possibly needing an open surgery as I have one scar that comes up above my belly button by about 2 1/2 inches.   

Sept 1st is upon us, good luck to all of us!!! We will do great, see you all on here once we are done :)