only 8 days to go!! last day with real food....

well.. it sure is getting close... tomorrow i start my liquid diet!!  I'm so excited.. i do have a question though... dr. genaw is my doc... and I can have ff milk during this week of no food, correct???  I was positive i could and then someone told me no... any suggestions for this week for me?  thanks for all you support... i don't post too often, but i do read daily... blessings to all.. going up to brandon track to walk in the relay for life today... God is good.

Katie

 Katie,
Congrats, it's an exciting time.  Not sure about the ff milk but I can't see a reason why not, don't think it'll effect the liquid diet at all.  Enjoy the ride -- it's one hell of an experience and we'll be cheering for you on this here losers bench!
--Sax

It has been 5 years for me (tomorrow) and I am not ab****ely sure, but I thought it was clear liquids and the protein shakes.   My advice would be to refer to your blue binder and call the office on Monday if it is not in there.  The one thing that I am absolutely sure of is that you are in good hands with Dr. Genaw and Henry Ford.  The first 2-3 days of the liquid  diet is hard, but you can get through it.  Try to avoid situations where people are eating to prevent resentment that they can eat and you cannot.  Take that time to go out and walk or do some other activity.   The better shape you can be in before surgery, the better shape you will be after.  If you have any questions, or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me.  

Katie,
Wow, the time is near eh buddy?  Blue binder says protien shakes and clear liquids.  I think the protien shakes are sort of milky.  Double check with Wanda and let me know too.  The protien powder is much better mixed with milk than water.  I'm not doing to well with my diet lately.  Too much carb intake for me.  I'm getting in my protien, but too many carbs and fats.  I'm really trying to watch it, but my self control is outta control.  Good luck with the liquid diet.  I think I'll have a much easier time with that than with regular food.  57 more days to go for me....

Jan

Sorry, I don't have a clue what your protocol is, just wanted to wish you luck.
Your day will be here soon!!!
Good luck,
Edie