Surgery Date! and Pre-op liquid diet

[HedwigPotter 8]

I just got my surgery date, May 27th, and I'm so relieved to be sleeved! Things are finally starting to move. My next step is my liquid diet. I've got a very clear meal plan so I don't think that will be an issue, but I am worried about how to mentally prepare for it. What do I do when I'm starving and my next Protein shake isn't for another 3 hours? How do I handle lunches at work? How do I refrain from becoming a monster for 2 weeks? Does the liquid diet get easier after the first few days?

[Joz31 90]

The liquid diet does get easier after the first few days, however don't forget this isn't a change for only two weeks, this is a change for the rest of your life! Your eating habits will be drastically different at a minimum for the next few months after surgery, and ideally forever. You have to stay very focused on the goal. I am only five days postop, and still have to fight head hunger issue. I see others around me eating foods that are used to absolutely love, and it is hard work to get used to the fact that you will not eat those things anymore to be successful. I am certainly not hungry whatsoever so that helps! I urge you to place yourself in the mindset now ahead of surgery of a lifelong change. As everyone on these forums has said it is certainly not easy and it's definitely not the easy way out! But so far I'm down several pounds and I'm feeling pretty good and I know in the long run my health is the most important thing for me and my family. Keep focused on the goal and don't allow yourself to make excuses to cheat. You can do this and if you can stay focused you WILL do this and succeed! Best of luck to you in your journey!