I am having my surgery a week from Monday. It's on December 17. I'm very anxious but alot of feelings/emotions going on in my head. I have this fear and am wondering if anyone else has or had it before surgery. 1.) What will people think of me afterwards? 2.) How will I be treated after the weightloss begins? Obese people are so often ignored or treated so differently It's such a different world when you are fat. I am who I am, heavy or not. It's whats on the inside that is important however unfortunately it's not viewed that way. Only my body will change, not my heart, soul & mind. (I don't think)

I was never asked to go on a liquid diet before the surgery, and I did ask. He said since I had lost already it wasn't important, but you must lose 15lbs(depening on your weight now) or your liver will be so large with fatty tissue that he will have to open you up rather then laproscopic or not do the surgery at all. I did it eating only soft meat like chicken breast or fish(not fried, but roasted or baked;and not soaking in the fat) and only salads/vegitables and MAYBE a tablespoon a day of carbs to get my energy for my exercises. Once I was in the operating room the doc said my tissue was not tough, it was very tender and easy to ply and move around. He said he hasn't seen that good of tissue in a very long time. So it is not in the LIQUID, but in the high protien side of the diet and watch your fat, salt, and carbs VERY closely. Good luck! Jeannie

I am having surgery on Dec 17 and I am nervous about it also. I have been trying not to think about it too much and I also enjoy going to the gym to release some stress.

i just wanted to know if anyone else was having surgery dec. 11, 2007. and if your as nervous as i am.

The soups so far are yuk, I think I might be doing the shakes but I really want to know is there any solids I can eat?