pre-op liquids suck

I am on day 4 of my pre-op liquids and I almost cried today. It wasn't over much, I was watching my husband make himself a sandwich.
I am seriously mourning food right now and I haven't even had my surgery yet. I never realised I liked tasting things so much, There used to be days I would forget to eat.

A lot of other things have been hitting me as well. My roomate/ex-husband has been trying everything he can to get me to call it off. Yesterday he told me I would be nothing but a deflated version of myself, none of my skin would pull in. At 376 this leaves me a rather ugly baloon.

Overall I just need to get these feelings of sadness out.

I can't give you advice as to how to get through the liquid diet, but I'm sure others can (I haven't gone through mine yet).

But wait? Sorry to be nosey, but you live with your husband and your ex husband?

Also, don't believe a damn thing your ex tells you, he's just upset he can't have you when you're going to look all hot! Believe me!

no prob on the nosey, I'm sort of in a relationship with both of them. it mainly is for the kids. My ex is more like a really good friend.

Hey, whatever works for you!  Good luck on finishing your liquid diet, I know you can do it!  Keep your head up!  Good luck on your surgery.

thanks :)

I hear the first few days are the worst.  I start my 2 week liquid diet tomorrow.  I am so not looking forward to it, but just keep telling myself I am that much closer to surgery.

Jenny

I wish you the best of luck with yours :) I think mine wouldnt be so bad if I had some SF jello or popsicles. I just happen to not have the cash to get any.

I know how the cash flow thing hinders what you can get.  The protein as expensive.  My husband just lost his job, He only has Aug left of severance pay, I am on disability and Mr President says that may stop.....so it is very scary.  I worry Sept we will be up the creek searching for a paddle.  Best of Luck, I am starting my Liquid diet today. so far I had water...lol (only been up for 20 minutes...lol)
Jenny

 The preop liquid diet is the worst because you are still hungry all the time. The postop liquid diet is a lot easier. You will be in the mourning food stage for a little while. I just recently have stopped mourning food. I think it is something that we all go through. You aren't alone in this. We understand and know it is so hard. Soon you will be six month post op and you will know it was the best decision you made in your life. But it is okay to be sad right now. 

And you will NOT look like an ugly balloon. You might have some extra skin which a lot of people do. But most of that will probably be under your clothes and if it really bothers you, down the road you can get plastic sugery. 

Good luck to you and keep us updated on how you are doing.

Thanks for the encouragment.  It really means a lot to hear I am not alone. I have been reading a lot these past couple weeks and still with it all coming up it's getting the best of me.
I'm going on vacation next week, but I will be sure to let you all know how I do once I get out of surgery.