Getting Closer and Closer.....

Hello Surgery Buddies! What procedure are you having and when? Let's get this board active and get to know/support one another. Our surgery dates are rapidly approaching!

I'm Having VSG on Nov 6th!

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Hello, I am having VSG on Nov. 5th! Very excited and anxious. I am on the liquid diet and it is very hard for me. How are you doing on it? I wish you well on your adventure.

Hello surgery buddy. My liquid diet is going ok. I must say it is tough, and I ain't going to lie I did have a couple bad days. We don't have much longer to go. Hang in there. Best of luck on your journey and save me a spot on the loser's bench as you are going the day before me.

This is only the 2nd day of my liquid diet and I am going crazy. I want real food. lol When did you start the liquid diet? Yesterday I had 3 protein shakes and an applesauce. I lost 3 pounds from yesterday. Do you have any advice?? Thanks.

I started on Oct. 9th. Not sure what your plan calls for, but here are a couple things that have helped me.

Lots of Water

Space out meals/shakes

Chew SF Gum to keep mouth occupied.

I'm having VSG on Nov3rd.  Forth day on liquid diet.  It's going okay.  I just have to stay busy.  Go for a walks, make cards, work, or do anything to take my mind off food.

Just a couple days before me, best of luck and keep us updated.

Hello, I'm having my surgery on November the tenth and starting the drink on Monday. Any tips or advice as to what is helpful or what to avoid? 

Hello, day one of Optifast, they are terrible. Added coffee crystals, not too bad, needs lot of ice. I didn't do very well today. Working on the second shake then I will have my vegetables. My father in law is in the hospital with Cancer, so was there most of today. I will need to plan better, learning has I go. Being able to read the posts and feeling inspired by all of you. So thank you all very much for sharing your stories, successes, and even your bad day. Everything has been very helpful.

I can attest, Optifast is terrible! With any luck you are only on a 2 week diet. I have basically a week of this stuff left. I must say, it can't go by fast enough. They only seem nastier as you get further along, at least for me. Prayers for your father in law. God is a healer that's for sure. Best of luck in your journey.