Please give me the strength not to cave in...

Hang in there Alyssa. I had six days of nothing but CLEAR liquids before surgery. I thought it was going to kill me and I'm sure my husband would tell you I got just a tad grumpy. I might be crazy but I swear it helped me sail through surgery and recovery. I was very fortunate to not have any gas or port pain. Again hang in there...I know you can do it!!! Best of luck, Sheila 375/344/297/150

I'm just finding it hard to believe that I can attend class tomorrow feeling like this. I couldn't keep myself out of the bathroom long enough to write a short e-mail! I just don't know what to do... I think I will try some imodium tomorrow to see if that helps anything. Missing one day of class isn't that bad, right? Thanks for your help, Alyssa

Imodium could stop the Hoover Dam! Just don't get constipated. That's a whole other can of worms!!!!! In the mean time, maybe you could ask someone to take notes for you in class or get copies of any handouts.

Trust me it gets better! I had 2 weeks of liquids before surgery which I just had on 5-5-05. I am now on liquids again but don't mind it because I am not hungry. It is worth it. You will feel better. I was a tad bit moody also. Make sure you make no life changes during this time. I almost did and think wow, it can really change you. There will be a time when you will be able to eat most anything you can tolerate but just in much smaller amounts. Not like liquids on the you can not have's. I had chicken brothe and fat free cottage cheese and boy that helped when eating those two together. Plus the sf popsicles. Try something more to give you a more filling feel. I lost -9 before and so far another -6. It will be worth it. Just stay strong. I know exactly how you feel!

GIRL, I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RIDING THE BOAT NEXT TO YOU. I too am on my second day of liquids. I had to go to a Graduation party Saturday night, and they had sushi, shrimp, spinich pin wheels, and a HUGE 3 teired cake made by a professional. I really went into the LIONS DEN. I was so bad behind my husbands back, because I had 3 bites of cake and 1 small dixie cup of a frozen margaritta. I do feel like my friend tried to sabatoge me by talking me into eating them and saying it was ok. I don't blame her, but I do know she is a little jealous that I'm doing something about my weight and she isn't. Then today was Mothers Day, so I cooked and waited on everyone, and sat and drank OJ. I think this is the hardest thing ever, but I'm trying. I also had to go to the bathroom ALOT. Good luck, and we can do this. Lea

You know what... my best friend and roommate is actually doing the liquid pre-op diet with me... so when I'm tempted to cheat, she stops me... and knowing that she isn't cheating, really helps me a lot! She has about 70 pounds to lose, so a liquid diet isn't going to hurt her for the month she will do it. It's great to have support. I wish your friend was a little more supportative, but I would have probably had some cake without much push from anyone , especially so early into the liquid diet! Thanks for your support! Alyssa

BTW, when is your surgery? Good luck, and yes, we can do this! ~Alyssa