SENDING GOOD LUCK YOUR WAY-Be sure to post how everything goes-I am anxious to here as I am awaiting approval date!  What kind of things are you doing tonight -what are you stocking in the house to eat and drink?

WOW!  Congratulations and Good Luck to all with surgery in the next few days-I am excited for you!  What types of things are you doing to prepare for the coming home party?

It does seem to help to write it out!  Good Luck with your surgery.  It must be so exciting!  I am waiting on a date :)
Maybe someone with some experience will give you some ideas of things to buy-bottled water?

that is so very exciting-good luck to you.  What kind of work do you do? 

We have surgery the same day. Have you thought about doing a liquid preop diet? I will give you the low down on it.  I have lost 11 pounds in 1 week on this diet. and have another week to go.. I am sure if you can stick to this you will drop those 5lbs in no time. I drink water all day long to keep my stomach feeling full.

Breakfast and Lunch:   Protein shake (mix with water) I have peaches n cream and vanilla

 

Dinner:    4oz lean of broiled / grilled chicken, fish, or turkey with 1 green vegetable

 

2 protein shakes per day – may eat meal for lunch and have shakes for breakfast and dinner.

 

Avoid foods high in calories and carbohydrates: bread, sweets, beans, corn, onions

 

Also allowed in unlimited amounts:

 

Any beverage with artificial sweeteners:  diet soda, coffee, tea, juice

Water                                        Sugar free drinks

Sugar free jello                          Low calorie/carb broths

Sugar free popsicles                

 

Diet to continue for 3-4 weeks prior to surgery, and until the day of surgery.

No Last Supper!!!!   The amount of weight each patient must lose is individualized