This is going to be hard!

Awww Cher, it will get better.  I can't relate to anything your going through but I do know what a sexy looking mama your going to be after the surgery!  I might have to start calling you 'sassy sista Cher'!!!!
Try your best to keep focused, try the different things suggested and it will be good.  I have a friend that told me once, "people get what they expect, so expect the best"!!!!!  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love ya so much! 
Paulie J.

All I can say is... You can do it!

I had to come back and see if anyone had any advice...

And I have to say you guys have me in tears- You are so awesome and so supportive!  Thank you all so much for the advice and support- I know I can do it! Not that it isn't hard, but I have wanted this for so long and I am not about to futz it up now.

 You Guys Rock!  Thank You so very very much!!!!!

The first 3-4 days are the hardest. Then, it is so much easier. You can do it!!! It can be done!!! Stay strong.  Lori

You made it through day 1....next, day 2.  One day at a time and it'll be over before you know it and you'll begin your New and Improved Healthy Life! 

Just focus on the prize!! The liquid is definitely one of the toughest parts. I had to do 2 weeks of it. But before you know it you'll be done and on your way into surgery. It defintiely helps alot with the transition, I think.  I definitely agree about the sugar free popsicles. I just missed chewing!!   You can do it!! Meridee

We are rooting for you!! I struggled that first couple of days but kept myself very busy doing things where I wouldn't normally eat.  It was tough though but I kept looking ahead rather than behind... like others mentioned the popsicles were a blessing.  I was/am a salt fiend so having that chicken broth was a life saver for me.  It was also something hot where most everything else was cold. Good luck!! 

One last lil' tidbit - I always stock up on the SF drink mixes at Wallyworld - I know there are people *****fuse to shop there, but if I can buy a box of Crystal Light there for $2 vs. $3 to $6 elsewhere, Wally's getting my business, hands down.  They have some pretty good flavors of their own Sam's Choice brand, too (Cherry Limeade is one of my favorites!) So get a whole mess of different flavors to pick and choose from. You'll feel like you have a bit more control over your "diet", and it makes getting all your water in WAY easier!!

I love reading all the extra little tips this board gives.  Yes, I am just starting this journey, but the tips really help, and let me know what to do or don't do when it comes my turn.  I love the SF popsicle idea and I laughed at Edi's suggestion.  Vick vapor rub under the nose to take the "outside" smells away-  Very good idea Edi.  Good luck on the liquid diet Cherilynn-  you can do it, especially with all the help from this site.  

I am going in for my RNY in less than 2 weeks and was looking for some advice on what to pack for the hospital.  I was wondering if anyone had some good ideas for me to pack along or some essentials I might forget.  Thanks in advance!