Last Supper Syndrome?????

Hi Everyone! So...I'm getting nervous right about now and I really need some support.  Next week will be my last week before I begin having all liquids for two weeks before my surgery.  I am experiencing the "last supper" syndrome.  Even though I have been told many times to avoid this, but for whatever reason I feel like this will be it for me and I really want to enjoy each and every meal while I still can.  Now, on the flip side of this thinking I am really ready to just let go of food and all it's power that it holds over me.  I'm ready to move forward and begin living my life the way it was intended to be lived.  How do I get through those first 2 weeks on only liquids and no restrictions in place?  The two weeks after surgery seems as though it will be easier to do because I'd have the surgery by then.  I really just need some advice with this inner conflict that is going on with me right now.  My surgery is 3 weeks away from this Friday and I'm already experiencing the "flutter" in the tummy.  Anxiety I'm certain.  I'm so ready to end this fight with food, but how do you overcome the demon within that says EAT IT it's the last time you'll get to have it? If anyone is out there reading this and has experienced this same conflict or can offer me some support with this I'd greatly appreciate it. I would also like to wish all of you and your families a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Sincerely, Cathy :)

Hi Cathy I just had my last supper, and I chose chinese food,  I begin my liquid diet in the morning the day when everyone is thinking eating breathing FOOD  Food and more Food, I am thankful that I have begun My journey and this Thanksgiving will be my last this size,  and I have soo much to look forward too NOT Back, today I am feeling pretty well, by tomorow night I'm sure I"ll be chewing on a pen or something.. but I will cross that when I get there,  I keep having floods of emotion, but this place sure helps with all the support,             December 5 I just found out as of 3. ish this afternoon is my date, and start liquid tomorow, I had my last consult yesterday and asked for an asap date,  and it sure did come fast,  I'm taking one day at a time Llike I did with quitting smoking and  soo happy did that .. no regrets there. be three years this memorial day, on that one, but  it is hard not to think this is the last time for a lot of stuff, our feelings will change about food, for this stage we help each other, thanks so much for being honest and true.. I"m with ya.. and will post my  first 24 hours out on liquid pre op        Happy Thanksgiving and I have a flutter too.. Blessings Allicca

I had surgery in Bangor as well but with Dr.Toder who does not require a liquid diet pre op, instead she asks you to lose atleast 10lbs which will shrink the liver just as a liquid diet is supposed to do. I had my last supper of sorts the night before my surgery, I went out to the Olive Garden with my family and I enjoyed it...I took home the leftovers though which was very silly in retrospect. I guess I didn't experience the issues with the liquid diet pre-op but this is the first time I am admitting this in public, I had issues with the liquid diet post-op. I was only supposed to be on liquids the first two weeks whi*****luded soup, milk, jello, etc. and that was fine for a few days but I really started wanting other foods so sometimes I would say have a bite of my fiances subway sandwich or something somebody in my family was eating. I always made sure to chew it up real well and I never had any problems and just a bite would satisfy me. I know that this probably isn't helpful but I am saying it because I want you to know that you aren't the only one who has had issues with the liquid phase and if you slip up you wont be the only one who ever did that either. Just know you are doing this surgery for a reason and try your best to stay on track.