had my first freak out before surgery!

so, I went to the hospital for pre-op today! I was so upset when I stepped on the scale! It was not different from the last time I went to the Dr. and I have been on nothing but liquids all week! I know this week isn't about weight dropping, it's about shrinking that liver, but without a weight loss, I hop my liver is still getting smaller!!!! It really scarred me! I have been drinking nothing bu****er, protein drinks, and soup all week. Today I started on nothing but clear liquids because I have to be on that for a week after surgery, and I need to get used to it. Hopefully this will ensure that my liver is shrinking!!! I can't believe monday is the big day!! I'm so excited!!! 

It's the fat content of what you are eating that matters...that's what the liver holds.  If you have very low fat things going you will be fine.  You WILL see the scale move...I promise!

Sodium might be a factor sweetie.  What type of soup, if it's can soup my guess is it is FULL of sodium.  Don't sweat it, if you are following the program then your liver will be just fine.  Any chance also your monthly could be about to happen?

Emotions will possibly run high on this last lap before surgery......find relaxing techniques ~ walking, reading, do a puzzle, call a friend, look at before/after pictures, bubble bath, do a craft ~ find something that will get your mind off of the surgery so you can relax some.  What you are feeling isn't way out in left field many go through the stress before surgery, unfortunately it is part of the deal.

Hugs,

Thanks girls!! 

Dana, I didn't think my monthly was going to come, but sure enough, it came yesterday, which kinda sucks since surgery is sunday!!! BLAH!!! But I guess it's better then the week after! Maybe it will be over by the time surgery comes!!!

I am not too anxious right now! That was like my first little freak out! I talked to Stacie from here on the TMB and my sister and they both mentioned the sodium as well... I haven't had anything soild since monday and also, nothing that has been too high in calories, which is what the dr. ordered!!! 

I think I figured out that if I'm not careful I will become obsessive about the number on the scale. I threw my out yesterday for the time being. When I think it's a good time, maybe a month after surgery I will get another one. I've heard that many people loose for 2 weeks after surgery and then don't loos euntil their bodies get used to what is happening! So, for now, no scales for me. after I go for my 1 month appointment, maybe I will invest in one!! :) thanks ladies!! 

Don't forget to take your measurements!! When you are in a stall and not losing pound just inches it will help you get through! I really regret not doing it!!

Meggie

I totally understand how you feel.  I had to do a 3 week liquid diet.  I could only have 4-optifast drinks (a day ~ but I was lucky to drink 2 ro 3), water and chicken broth.   I lost 7 pounds.......I wanted to cry!!!!   But a year later I have lost over 110 pounds!!!  It is ok, you will loose weight, it just doesnt happen like we would like it too sometimes!!

Hugs B~

Stacey,

I am here if you need me. Just call!!!!!!!

Hey you will do fine.  Please, please take your measurements.  I did not and I am 7 months today.  Sure regret not taking them.  The times that it stalls might have not bothered me as much if I would just have measured.  GOOD LUCK!!