I got my surgery date!!!

I never got back with those of you that answered my post a few weeks back. Thanks to everyone that sent encouragement and advice my way. The crisis is over and I'm doing much better. My surgery date is March 10!! 22 days to go. My surgeon is Dr. Rhamshaw in Columbia. Just a quik question...did anyone have to be on a liquid protein diet for two weeks before surgery? If so, how did you deal with the hunger pangs? I'm worried I won't be able to stick to it without the help of the surgery. Any suggestions? Thanks again! Nettie

Hi Nettie. I'm glad everything is going better for you and that your surgery date is getting closer. A lot of people are put on the pre-surgery diet. It is to help you lose a little weight which will shrink your liver a little and make the surgery easier. You can do this, it is a small price to pay to get your life back. My prayers are with you. Wayne

Wayne, Thanks for the encouraging words. The pre-op liquid diet scares me, but not as much as living the way I am for the rest of my life. ;) I'm actually anxious to see how much weight I can lose before surgery. I guess it's just the fear of being hungry all the time that gets to me. But I'm so ready to do this, I can put up with just about anything. I just have to tell you that you are such an encouragement to me (and a lot of others). Thanks for putting forth the effort to be that way! Thanks again! Nettie