Hi my date is Oct 15 and I am on my 3rd day of liquids and I'm doing better then I thought I would.  I do have a pounding headache though that won't go away.  I'm getting very nervous now that surgery is next week but in the long run it will be worth it all....good luck to you and let us know how everything goes.

I started mine yesterday, and my head was killing me. But I think it was a mix of sinus and the diet. My tummy was turning and my head was pounding. I had such a bad headache my nose was bleeding(just because of bad sinus'). I was soo sick! Feeling better today but still hungry!!!

Congratulations! That is my date as well.  I just had my preop physical, upper GI, EKG, CXR, labs and anesthesia workup today.  While talking to my surgeon, he said he would be concerned if I wasn't scared.  I think this is a normal response for us, we want it, we don't , we do, we're not sure.  I, like you, will be ready and anxious to begin the next chapter.  Keep in touch.  It will be fun to watch our progress.

Pat

One day before me!! I know what you mean about being anxious and scared!!
GOOD LUCK!!!

~Shawna~

When I went to my pre-op appointment yesterday he said well....how about we do thin monday morning instead of tuesday!  I said OK!  So then I went over to the hospital and did the blood work, and pre admission stuff.  Now, I just have to have a clear liquid diet on Sunday and nothing at all after midnight.  My surgery is at 7:30 am Monday.  I will be in the hospital until Wed. afternoon.

So, at my appointment I told him I am an excited wreck, who can't sleep.  I begged him for a sleeping pill and he "through a frown) prescribed me 5.  Enough to get to monday morning!  YEA!  I am not a pill popper and have never tried these but I have to tell you I woke up today thinking WOW so THIS is what it's like to sleep a solid 8-9 hours.  AHHHHHH relief!  In fact, I took it 30 minutes ago and I am seeing alot of type-o's here. :)  I think I should go to bed!

I absolutely can not believe it is here for BOTH of us!  Everything is going to be just great....especially after the first week or two.  I get a little teary when I think about it.  And this afternoon while cleaning up the kitchen I had a huge surge of empowerment. Like.....I am REALLY doing something to be good to me.  THats how it feels...like Im on the verge of evolving into the true me.  LOOK OUT! :)

OK this medicine is working......I suggest you get some....it's great. :) 

Heidi