Starting Pre-op diet today - Surgery date 1/17

[Hal380]

Good Morning and Happy New Year to all. As the title says, I am starting my pre-op diet. As the day gets closer I am puzzled by my lack of excitement or anxiety. To be honest I have mixed emotions as a proceed. I look at this as a necessary step I must take to have a high quality of life remaining, I'm 73 & 9 mos. I am in relatively good health, but if I don't do this, it will be a downhill slide, and I will wish I did it when I had the opportunity. I think the hardest part will be the Pre-op diet. Since I will have my entire stomach I expect I will feel hunger pains vs after when that part of the stomach is missing. The only person who knows of this procedure is my wife and the DR. I told the people at work that I needed time off for surgery - "Intestinal Problem" it's none of their business and let them wonder. I will be using Fitday to track my intake.

Guess that's about all, Take care and thanks for listening.

Hal

[BelleKreyol]

Hi Hal,

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I'll be going a few days ahead of you on Jan 13. I am a ball of emotions, excited, nervous, anxious. But I do have moments of pure calm. I also didn't tell anyone aside from my husband who will travel with me. My mom will be watching our children while we're away. She know's I'm have a procedure but not the details. As for work...similar to you a medical leave for abdominal surgery.

I start my pre-op diet today. I am just thankful the holidays are over. I was overindulging with food and alcohol.

Wishing you all the best for the new year.

Belle

[Bagawk!]

Congratulations and welcome to the forum!

The hardest part of the pre-op diet, for me, was the first two days. After that, I adjusted and was good to go. Keep your eye on the prize and put forth A LOT of effort in those first two days. You can do it!

[BelleKreyol]

5 days out already!!! How are you feeling?

[Christie13]

I felt the same way before the pre op diet. Can I do this? Will I feel hungry? Surprisingly I didn't. I was bored of liquids though. I just had to remind myself why I was doing it. Good luck and welcome!

[Lisa73me]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Congrats on your upcoming surgery! My surgery is Tuesday & I'm on the second day of the liquid diet. I'm pretty hungry I must admit, but I've been eating jello & popsicles like crazy, that helps a lot. I saver my protein shakes & my 2.6 oz of tuna at dinner. I don't dare deviate from the pre-op diet. I'm going all the way to Mexico & I don't want any complications. I just keep reminding myself that this too is only temporary, and I keep my eyes on the prize of feeling and looking so much better. When I think about how much better things are going to be, it really helps me hang in there... Good luck to you! Thoughts, prayers, good vibes, & big hugs to you! You've got this! If you can face each day with the mental and physical pains of being obese, a few days of hunger for a better life are nothing when you really think about it...<3

[peasantme]

I officially start mine on the 4th. But I have been spening a lot of time over the last 2 weeksgetting to know it, somedays doing the preop, and get plain getting my feet wet before I officially start. My surgery date is the 18th. My enthusiasm and anxiety is also going away, I think I feel thoughtful and focused understanding that unlike other surgeries where I only have to show up, I own a role in this. Good luck to you!

[czorin]

Welcome! Like you, I was neither anxious nor excited. I've been reading, studying, and watching YouTube videos since 2012. So, I guess I had all the info I needed, I just needed to make the move. As far as the hunger pains; I spent so much time trying to figure out how to drink enough fluids, my mind was (and still is) preoccupied. Stay the course, and congratulations!

[ETrainInPA]

I'm on the 18th, getting more nervous at night. I might even be more nervous about the pre-op diet at this point, but maybe that is because I am just avoiding it in my mind.

[Hal380]

Up date on pre-op diet - 11 days since I started and am down 9 lbs. I'm satisfied with my progress. Zero alcohol and no problem there. 6 days to the date.

[Leslieann]

Welcome!!! You'll do just fine. Today I'm a week post-op. Feeling pretty good, sleeping well no major pains. I'm trying to figure out my new stomach and keeping up with the protein and water etc. Tomorrow I get to drive!! Freedom!!!

[Hal380]

Hi Leslie, Congrats on your journey, I'm planning a 150 mile job interview 10 days post op. Figure I can sit and hold a steering wheel. How long were in in the hospital?

Regards

Hal

[Leslieann]

2 nights discharged on the third. Had great care. The key I think is making yourself get up and walk the hallway...walk, walk walk. You know you don't get any sleep when you're in so, I'd get up and walk...2am, 3am LOL