one week jitters

Next Thursday is the big day! VSG scheduled & nervous as hell. My body is being hard headed and not wanting to follow any type of pre op liver shrinking...my Dr. didn't recommend but I was still going to do a one week diet. Stress is pulling me in the opposite direction...now I'm wondering if I can really do this? Liquids, softs, small portions?

Super nervous! Need OH for real!

Hi Melissa!
It's perfectly normal to be nervous. If your doctor didn't recommend a pre-op liver shrinking diet then don't stress about it. My surgeon just wanted me to lose weight pre-op, not do a liquid diet etc...

The evening before surgery, I ate light and really, I did just fine. Why do liquids if the doctor didn't recommend it? I didn't have VSG but I think my advice would be the same. Just prepare your home (clean or do chores you can't after surgery), stock foods/drinks you will need and research your surgery (if needed).  Everything else should be fine...just my advice.

Relax as much as possible and try to talk to other VSG folks. There is a board here just for your surgery. I prefer the main forum but you may want to check in with them. It is good to ask questions....good luck and keep posting.       Connie

 I remember those jitters so well but at the zero hour you will be fine and oh soooooo ready!!! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!!!!! Nervous is normal.  Wishing you nothing but the best always....

Thanks for the support ladies! I started a liver shrinking diet (http://www.bospa.org/Information.aspx?Page=19) and canned my bucket list of last time foods...I'm feeling energized & ready to b a loser ; )