I am currently on my 2 week liquid diet, and it is getting tough.  Today I went to my sister's surprise party, and it was a challenge.  They had a bunch of make-your-own-burrito food and a pineapple upside down cake.  It all looked so amazing.  I did good and stuck to this damn liquid diet and only drank water.  When I left, I got in the car and started to cry because I miss food so damn much!

So, I know everyone says that it gets better, but I need to know what got you through the pre-op liquid diet.  Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Oh, and I have been on the diet since monday, have not cheated at all, and have only lost 5lbs.  I thought people typically loose 20-30lbs before surgery.

Congratulations to all of you.

There are other support groups - one is at Rex the last Thursday of each month - Dr. Enoch's group does this one.  There's also one at Wake Med Cary the 2nd Tues of each month.  I went this past Tuesday - didn't know a soul and didn't say a word but enjoyed listening.

I think there's one at Duke Raleigh Hosp too, but I have never been to that one.

Good luck with your surgery.

Hi, my surgery is June 3rd so I'm not that far behind you. I'd like to keep in touch. I'm dieting right now as well. Don't yet know if I've lost anything. Did your doctor say how much you should lose before surgery? Is there some specific number of pounds that I haven't heard yet. My pre op is Monday so maybe I'll find out then. But please chime in if any of the rest of the responders knows.
Maggie in Durham

 Hi Carolyn,
Steal away, I love when other people scrapbook too!  I have absolutley no idea where Cary is, I just moved to NC about 2 years ago.  Have an awesome day as well!

Audra,
By the way, you have a beautiful name!   I know what you mean with the kids schedules!!  I will be pretty non stop with end of school events, ballet recital(my daughter is the lead ballerina for the first time!!), talent show softball practices and games, etc, etc.
MyLFT's are elevated but I'm not sure if it's the Methotrexate, the gallbladder malfunctioning or the fatty liver?  I am 45 and have two sons out of college.  Our daughter is 10(God has a sense of humor).  Were having a lot of fun though, and I can't imagine having an empty nest at this point!
     Sorry you had to give up the trainer.  I've never had one, and probably never will.  I sneak into the gym at my mom's apartment complex!  I know how it is to have to cut back on things.  Its always things for yourself  that get nixed first-why is that??  I have been out of work since 2002 and miss my patients very much.  I didn't realize just how much till my sister needed some help after an unexpected surgery only 2 weeks ago.  I so enjoy doing for others, and being able to help make them more comfortable.  I was a hospice nurse primarily.  Done many a specialty since I was a nurse at 18!  But I  enjoy hospice the most.  My biggest hope for this surgery is that ultimately I will be able to work again.  Its been tight without me working.  What type of nursing do you work in?
     I will take your advice and drag myself to the gym for a little more torture before the surgery!  I know, I have to adjust my attitude about the gym.  I've decided to look at it like it's a prescription, it pretty much is, after all.
     Time to get supper.  I hope your weekend is relaxing and enjoyable.  Take care.

Carolyn