2 weeks liquid diet pre-op

Thanks so much for all the information.  I hope you're right that the weak headachey feeling could pass if this is a blood sugar issue.  I look forward to that!  I'll check out the K20 and pick up some SF popcicles and jello.

I know alot about the "head hunger" and what it means.  I spent many years in and out of Overeaters Anonymous so I really get the compulsion part of overeating.  I know at this point in my life, after 40+ years of significant up and down weight swings, that I need more help.  I believe this surgery will change my life and save my life. 

The surgery part is scary but so worth the risk.

Thanks again.

Janice

Dr. Wasser seems to be all business....and honestly...that made me a bit nervous. I can tell you though that when they were wheeling me into surgery...his demeanor changed. From that point on it was MUCH more "personal". He will check on you frequently while you are recovering in the hospital.

I had great care...well....until I went to the step down unit!....but that is a whole other story. LOL Dr. Wasser really will "soften" and I think you will be happy with him. If nothing else he is VERY thorough. If I said I had any type of pain at all he was right on it:)

Best luck on your journey and if you need a hand....or a shoulder...let me know:)

Dimple

Dr. Wasser seems like a perfectionist which is a good thing in a surgeon so I can live with the all business demeanor so far.  Glad to hear is is compassionate when it counts.  That's part of good medical care in my opinion.

So what up with the Step Down unit?  What is it?  Thanks for your help and kindness.  Right now I'm hungry :-( and a little afraid thinking about the operation and recovery.  One goo thing about being hungry all the time, it takes my mind of the actual surgery.  LOL

Janice

Janice,
My surgery is 2 days after yours on the 18th. I too am a little nervous about the surgery. Not the surgery in itself but the pain. I want to believe that I have a high level of pain threshold, after 3 c-sections, knee surgery, and tonsilectomy but I was told that it is different and in comparison hurts more. I find myself wondering how it's going to feel when i swallow and when something hits that pouch, is it going to hurt. I know, me and pain... I fear pain.. LOL But I've kept busy shopping for things I will or may need at the hospital, after surgery, heck I even bought some size 8 jeans that were on sale at Express in hopes to fit them one day. My motivational pants. LOL 

I am not required to be on the liquid diet but 24 hours prior to surgery, though I've tried but to no avail. Everyday I'm like, today I will try to get a head start on this weight loss but around 1pm or so, I give into temptation.

Good Luck with your surgery and let's K.I.T....

~KATT~

Hi Katt,

I'm starving :-(    Wow--I don't know how people work while doing this.  I feel lousy.  I went to the store for basics today (vitamins and water and vitamin water) and feel weak and shaky.  I came home and laid on the couch with the laptop.

I'm going to bed and praying for sleep.  This really is harder than I could imagine.  It's day 3 and it feels like forever.  Anyway let's do keep in touch.  I'm hoping I feel better tomorrow.  My daughter-in-law and her mother are in from out of town and want me to visit.  They are staying in Philly at a hotel, I can t image driving there feeling like this.  They want to meet for lunch!  I said I can't eat but that I'll bring a shake with me.  Can't imagine that's going to work.  I can't be around real food right now.

One good thing about starving, it takes my mind off surgery.

Talk to you later

Janice