My last week !

Well, tomorrow I see Nancy, and go to my pre-op appointment. After I saw Dr. Gens last week I found out that I actually gained 3.5 pounds back over the holiday weeks. AHHH I worked so hard to get to where Iam. I will find out tomorrow if I lost those extra pounds. I need to keep it off by the 26th or they will move my date. I really don't want that to happen. I'll probably go to Nancy's office Monday, Wednesday and Friday just to make sure.

Can someone tell me a little more about this liquid only on the day before surgery?? I was going to ask this tomorrow, however just curious. Am I only allowed to have water??? I'm gonna need to keep myself occupied all day and try not to think about it. I usually get headaches if I don't eat something so by the end of Monday I'll more then likely have a migraine and wont be able to get a wink of sleep because I'll be so nervous for Tuesday.

Excited, but nervous....Sonya

The day before is clear liquids, so you can have broth, SF jello, etc.  It wasn't very hard to get through.  Especially considering that some folks have a liquid diet for two weeks prior.

Try to get some rest the night before surgery, they will be at you every hour post-op, checking stats, etc.  I found it very hard to get any rest whatsoever at the hospital, even though the nurses were great. 

good luck with your surgery.
Julie

Hi Sonya,

You can have clear broth, clear juices (without pulp), sugar free popsicles, jello, and stuff like that.  As long as it does not contain pulp or other "solids" you are good.  It really is not all that bad!

You will be fine.  You will also lose that extra weight, I am sure of that.  Just remember to drink lots of water and exercise too. 

Let us know how you are doing.

Well, Did my whole pre-op appointment, and not as good as I thought it was going to be. As I mentioned above I gained those three extra pounds over the holidays. I did so well over this past week and really watched what I was eating.... I step on the scale and yeah I didnt gain anything however I didnt loose anything either. As you can imagion I was really disapointed and only have 11 days to loose this weight. So I plan on doing a protein shake for the morning and lunch and a grilled chicken breast and side of salad for dinner. Snacks will be either cucumber and or celery. I will walk during my lunch breaks. 

Would anyone have suggestions if they can either think of something better or little tips to help me loose those stuburn extra pounds...... Please help.


Sonya