3 days to go and I'm STARVED .. can I eat .... ?

thank you.  You know, I think you're right.. the closer this day gets.. the worst it seems to get for me.  I'm having huge anxiety thinking "if I can't do this now, how the heck am I going to do it later .. am I going to gain all this weight back?"  I'm struggleing so much right now... The closer it gets to Tuesday, the worst this gets for me...   I don't think it's helping that today my family had another meal with potatoes, garlic, onions.. the smelllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll KILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLS me.. it's sooo hard smelling that and knowing I can't have any.. I know it's all in my head.. my I swear to God I'm salivating when they do that.   I had to tell them, no easter dinner tomorrow.  So they are all going to family and out to the movies so I can sit here and not die while they all eat.  I just couldn't do it. I feel soooo stupid, like a failure that I'm struggling so hard with this over the past few days.   Thank you for the wonderful support

Sorry. No you can't. Don't. Go through the test they have laid before you and do what you are supposed to do. If the smell is getting to you then go elsewhere when they eat. kp

"Stupid" and "a failure".  Yea right.  I think "Strong" and "Couragous" and "Resourceful" are more like it.  You have done everything you are supposed to do to get to this point.  Having some Boca crumbles does not make you stupid  or they would have alot of lawsuits against them.  The problem was that you ran out of product.  It is that simple. After surgery we will have to be on liquids for 2 weeks because you have a physical reason for it.  You could damage you suture line and your pouch if you advance too quickly.  You will wrap your brain around that and it will be ok. You will do what is need to do to make this a successful journey.  I am positive!!!! Carole PS: Look below  2 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!  Yeeee Haaaaa

ohhhhh you're such support to me!!! and I certainly appreciate it. Well, I needed to wrap my brain around a lot of things today..... reminding myself of all my health problems and of the beautiful two children I have.. and WHY I'm doing this... I want to live long enough to enjoy life WITH THEM.. not from afar because I can't!!  So thank you for all of your support!!! I'm thankful you're in my life!!! Today I went where my husband works, the scrapyard..you know..where they weigh cars, applicances..hahaha.. and I had him weigh me.  I know the scales are different at mmpc and there but it made me feel better.. I weight 159 :-)  Assuming they are close to the MMPC scales, I've lost anywhere from 12-14 lbs :-)   Two more days.. and we're on our journey to the other side.. the side that is going to help us live a longer, healthier life :-) Love you!

Keep think that way and your be so happy you did . Congrats on making it this far . Keep it up Ok ........ Have a great Easter

Annette, You have received some great advice here.  Just know that MMPC knows what they are doing with their pre op diet.  Like I have told you before, the pre op diet was the best thing that happened to me as far as my WLS went.  It taught me how to eat post op and helped me to slow down eating. You can do this!  It's just a few more days and your life will be changing for the better.  Please keep in mind, that the smells after surgery are going to drive you crazy.  I knew I couldn't eat the food, but ohhhh, it smelled heavenly. Remember that you will eventually get to have real food.  You are strong and you can do this!!!  We will be here for you in the meantime. Good luck and I'll be thinking of you this week. Jenn

                   THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!                    SEE YOU AFTER SURGERY