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I went cold turkey on food and caffeine when starting the liquid diet. I can't imagine working nights without caffeine at least! Good luck to you. Stay strong! I'm at Day 14 of all liquid. I've got one more day, then surgery Thursday. I weigh myself every morning and that helps to keep me motivated. I've lost 22 pounds in 2 weeks. Keep at it!

Yeah.. Thank you for fixing this. I love the app. It is so convenient.

I've had to stick to website or now, but I miss the app! Wish it was working!!

Congrats on your new puppy babies waiting for you at home! We're you in the hospital for 5 days?? I am hoping to only have to stay 2 nights. My surgery is Thursday!! What is the drain you guys are talking about?

Congrats on those first 20! And in a week! Good luck as you continue this journey!! Yeah for you!

How do you get be cool weight tracker pictures under your posts? Cool, visual way to keep up with weight loss.

There are a lot of you up tomorrow. You wil be awesome! I'm praying for you all. My turn on Thursday! Congrats on the December group who have already begun your new life! We can do it!!

3 more days of liquid diet. This is the first diet I have not cheated on. I'm in the zone now.. In a contest with myself to not cheat. Gotta say I feel good, I've lost 20 pounds, and haven't been too hungry. Lots of water is keeping me honest. Whenever hunger kicks in, I drink lots of water. Good luck, all!

My week is finally here! Thursday for me. Prayers for all having surgery this week. I am excited and nervous all at the same time.

Lolawaiting, Keep going! I am on day 12 of all liquid, no Jello, no Popsicles. Good side... I have dropped 20 pounds so far! That part of it is amazing.

I gave up on the app. Using the website now. Anybody know where to report app issues?

Anyone else have major glitches lately? RYN talk app worked flawlessly for several months, but the last 2 weeks have been full of glitches for me. Sometimes it will not let me respond at all to posts. My reply button seems to just freeze. Other times it will only let me respond if I flip the screen a couple of times and hit enter before I hit reply. Just wondering if anyone else was having these issues? Hoping I can hit enter now to post! (I've already flipped screen a couple of times...) Send bottom is frozen... Waiting to post.

They are called Optifast. It is the same brand as the shakes I am drinking. It is a prescription diet my doctor requires 2 weeks before surgery. It comes in chicken flavor and tomato herb. Both kinds are actually pretty good. After shakes all day, it is a major treat to have the Soups.

Congrats and good luck as you begin this journey!

My first Friday Weigh In Starting Weight: 255 Today: 240 DOS: next Thursday!! Liquid pre op diet had really helped to jump start weight loss.

I am so heartbroken for those families. It is so senseless. I pray for healing for that town and comfort for all the families effected. Absolutely tragic.

If your surgeon wasn't specific, maybe he is okay with liquids and broths and sugar free products. Hang in there and start guzzling Water. I stay full as long as I drink tons of water. Hang in there! I weigh myself every morning and that keeps me motivated! I've lost 16 pounds in 10 days! Feels good. Hopefully you will be all cleared up on Monday. Good luck. When is your surgery? Mines Thursday!

Depends on your surgeon. My doctor has me on a strict prescription liquid diet.. Optifast.. For 2 weeks pre op. he specifically says no food except for these shakes. I'm finishing up Day 10. I would go nuts for some Jello right about now!

I'm having surgery next Thursday. What shakes, food, liquid have been the best for you post op folks during the first 2 week? I want to get all my shopping for post op done this weekend.

What is a binder?

Finished Day 9... As of this morning I have lost 15 pounds!! I really want to stick with it so I have a big jump start on the weight I want to use and I get used to changing my eating habits. Whew.. Onto day 10. Can't believe surgery is next week!

I survived day 8. I have not cheated once.. For the first time eve on a diet! Whew... Still have 7 more days of liquid until 20th surgery. Water, shakes, water, shakes, and a powdered Soup. I can do it. I will do it. But yup... It's hard!

Glad everyone seems to be rolling through December surgeries like a breeze. I hope it continues to go smoothly for everyone. Week 2 is almost done, week 3 surgery babies are coming up... That's me! :0)

When is your surgery Vanna?

Okay folks... I think I just went to the bad place. Day 5 of no food. My son (5) is going through a smart mouth phase. Not cool at all. After a particular rough day today (and no food for mama for 5 days), I snapped. I unwrapped one of his presents under the tree, drove to be store, and returned it. I think I just lost my mother of the year nomination. Lord, give me patience!! Day 5 all liquid...almost done. I think I am scared for my students for the next 10 days!