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This liquid diet is really a challenge. Perhaps it's head hunger at this point, because my stomach is not growling. I just want food. I have loved Jell-o since a child, but at this point.. and these shakes. Oh boy! This is not good! I'm trying to be strong and positive, counting the days until April 15th. Sigh...

Today is my first day on all liquids, and I do believe my stomach is touching my back! This is really going to be a challenge. I don't understand how some don't have to do the pre-op diet, some do one or two days, and I'm doing two weeks. I'm just going to keep my eyes on the prize. 4/15 is my surgery date, which is also tax day. So essentially, Uncle Sam will be in my pocket whilst Dr. Wooldridge is in my gut. Men are so greedy. I had a Protein shake for Breakfast, chicken broth, sf Jello and Water for lunch and drank water all day. I ran back and forth to the restroom so much that I thought of moving my desk there. When I got home I was so hungry I hurried and had a Protein Shake. I guess I'll have vegetable broth, Jello and more water and imagine that I'm at Olive Garden eating my fav Chicken and Gnocchi Soup. If anyone can add ideas to this diet, they'd certainly be appreciated.

But really, I could go for a burger and fries. Ijs

They blow the stomach up for ease of access to organs, but once you wake up, your stomach is not swollen with gas. My surgeon said he gets out as much as possible, but that it travels. Also, he said, the gas is in body cavities, so gas x won't help. Walk!

I can honestly tell you that eventually it will get better. Keep drinking and stay busy. I'm on day 9. I hate this part with a passion, but I guess It's for our good.

...and I can almost not wait until 4/16 gets here. We'll be fine.

Good luck to you too, Shawn!

Yay! I'll be praying for a successful surgery and speedy healing.

I'm much better as of last night. I'm missing food, but I'm at tolerable now. I'm good!

Pre-op appointment in the morning. Getting closer!

Thanks for the recipes Small! I like the Raspberry iced tea. Sounds good.

Yes!

I am HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY to say tomorrow is my pre-op appointment, and also I'M NOT HUNGRY (or HANGRY, still find that funny). Surgery is not until 4/15, but I'm getting closer.

Hangry! Hahaha

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I just love you all so much. This is the one place I know I can not only find people who understand, but people who encourage me. I'll be fine! Sometimes I just get a little frustrated and want to chew. Mind Over Matter!

Is the Unjury protein really that good? I may have to get some. I like the idea of mixing protein with something other than water or soy milk.

I'm already taking the vitamins. I bought Flintstone's but that's twice a day. Today I bought Centrum chewables for adults. Also, B1, B12 sublingual, and liquid calcium, which I will have to order. I didn't see it at Walmart, which is where they told me to look. I have to get order with the vitamins. I think I'm supposed to take the calcium and other vitamins seperate of each other. I need clarity on that. Also, I take synthroid, which I can't take with anything else. I need a pill schedule now.

I thank you all for your encouragement. This is very difficult! I almost passed out in Walgreen's waiting to check out with the vitamins, and there was only one person ahead of me. His transaction seemed to take 20 minutes, but was actually only about 1. I broke out in a sweat and I knew I would hit the floor. I gave the cashier my apologies, but told he I needed to lean over on the counter. She told me to sit for a while, but I thought I had just enough strength to get to the car. Thank God I made it! A/C on. This is the worst surgery prep ever. I am now taking the vitamins! Yay! I bought CitraCal, so at least I can chew something, haha. I never wanted to see tax day so badly.

Your boyfriend doesn't sound very mature. I would think he would learn what It's all about then chime in. That's also controlling as someone previously stated. You have to make your own life decisions. My boyfriend doesn't care for the idea, but he is supportive of my decision. Yesterday I told him I'd lost 16lbs since working with the nut and this (awful) liquid diet. He said well you don't need surgery. I said are you saying I should have liquids the rest of my life? So, no, he's not happy about it, but my mind is made up. I have to live in this body. Me! Perhaps your boyfriend IS Mr. right now. It makes me wonder how supportive he'd be of any other choices you make. Do you think if you were married he'd have said the same thing? FLAGS, girlfriend! Watch for the flags.

Great answer!

Today is day 3 of this 14 day liquid thingy. I'm dragging and very tired. Am I doing something wrong? I have almost zero energy.

There are unflavored mixes. Google them.

Just think of what your future holds. You'll be fine. Say a prayer and relax. #praying 4 u!