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I've noticed a annoying little trend going on where someone asks for advice, or posts that they're down in the dumps for some reason or another- and they instantly get RIPPED! I thought we were all here for the same reason-to get support. We all have/had a common ground being that we are/were overweight and decided to do something about it. That decision does not mean that all our struggles go away miraculously. The people that struggle with food will still struggle with food. People that struggle with exercise will still struggle with exercise, and so forth. There really is no need to get all "you're going to DIE!" or "you're going to fail!" just because someone states they're hungry or want something not so healthy. I get that some people need tough love, but who says you have to be the one to give it to them? Especially if you're going to be a total b@$ch with it. I'm just saying there is a way to do and say everything. Remember your own journey. There was once a time where you were not so healthy or had it all together too. Vent over.

So I began my STRICT 3 week liquid diet Oct 7th today is Oct 24th and I'm down by 21 pounds... the headaches, head hunger and withdrawals are crazyyyyyyy to say the least. My surgery is in 4 days Oct 28th and my anxiety level is at 1000. My excitement is surreal but the journey of liquid diet has NOT been easy.
3x daily Protein Shake
4x daily sf Jello or popcicles
Water all day
All day Sf Decaf tea
All day clear broth
3xs daily 1 cup vegetables
As much as i want (yuk) Crystal light
This has been my journey thus far...
My nerves are on edge as my emotions run wild W my up coming surgery. Wish me luck and please feel FREE TO WRITE I can use the support of others sharing my same journey. Oh FYI my family has been amazing!

I don't blame you and it's definitely far from easy. But WE CAN DO THIS!!! @@cindyw41

I finally got my surgery date! it's such a bitter sweet time for me. I waited for so long for it and now it's on paper and very real. I'm very much so in nesting mode... shopping and prepping have become a huge deal to me and at the same time a bit overwhelming W so many choices to make (in reference to pre-op diet). I am very excited and I hope there will be others to share this journey with since my surgery is October 28th ???? I would luv a buddy to share and exchange information and suggestions with. My surgeon is Dr. Shirwinter from Memonides Hospital in Borough Park Brooklyn, NY. Looking forward to the new journey!

I finally got my surgery date! it's such a bitter sweet time for me. I waited for so long for it and now it's on paper and very real. I'm very much so in nesting mode... shopping and prepping have become a huge deal to me and at the same time a bit overwhelming W so many choices to make (in reference to pre-op diet). I am very excited and I hope there will be others to share this journey with since my surgery is October 28th ???? I would luv a buddy to share and exchange information and suggestions with. My surgeon is Dr. Shirwinter from Memonides Hospital in Borough Park Brooklyn, NY. Looking forward to the new journey!

I finally got my surgery date! it's such a bitter sweet time for me. I waited for so long for it and now it's on paper and very real. I'm very much so in nesting mode... shopping and prepping have become a huge deal to me and at the same time a bit overwhelming W so many choices to make (in reference to pre-op diet). I am very excited and I hope there will be others to share this journey with since my surgery is October 28th ???? I would luv a buddy to share and exchange information and suggestions with. My surgeon is Dr. Shirwinter from Memonides Hospital in Borough Park Brooklyn, NY. Looking forward to the new journey!

I finally got my surgery date! it's such a bitter sweet time for me. I waited for so long for it and now it's on paper and very real. I'm very much so in nesting mode... shopping and prepping have become a huge deal to me and at the same time a bit overwhelming W so many choices to make (in reference to pre-op diet). I am very excited and I hope there will be others to share this journey with since my surgery is October 28th ???? I would luv a buddy to share and exchange information and suggestions with. My surgeon is Dr. Shirwinter from Memonides Hospital in Borough Park Brooklyn, NY. Looking forward to the new journey!

Lol it definitely will be an amazing bday present for you @@Jefferyc79 will keep you posted on my stuff I'm so glad this was created for us all to get the support we need it's gonna help a lot of us. I'm just preparing for my liquid diet which will begin Oct 7th. I'm looking forward to my journey being a successful one ???? I'm excited beyond words lol.. I wish u much luck and success please keep us posted on your journey as well.

Good luck jefferyc79 I'm doing it 10/28/15 here in Brooklyn NY ????

Good luck jefferyc79 I'm doing it 10/28/15 here in Brooklyn NY ????

My pre-op diet is also 3 Protein Shakes, clear broth, sugar free Jello and 1 cup of veggies a day W plenty of Water in between. It's very difficult but we can do this!!! The point of this liquid diet is to shrink the "fat" around the liver and the liver it self in order for the surgeons to do the surgery without Danger of puncturing the liver or any other vital organs. PLEASE hang in there it's for your own safety. You can do this just keep remembering why your doing this to begin with and how amazing your results will be. Keep us posted & good luck!

Hello to you all I'm knew to all of this too its great to chat with people who I have something in common with ???? @@JennyC724 I would love to be a part of the secret fb club my email is luvableinbklyn@aol.com GOOD LUCK with all of your test I'm sure it will go well.

Which one did you get? I got Boost High Protein chocolate and I loveeeeeee them! I'm glad you started let me know how your progress goes. You can do this!!! ????

I've done the same diet in the past and lost almost 20lbs in a 2 week period. I'm sure you will do great. I'm doing the same one for pre-op but I don't start till October. But it DEFINITELY WORKS! Let me know how it goes ???? @@byebyefat

thank you so much, I'm going start that diet tommorow, again thank you, I went and got all of the stuff, have you started the liquid diet yet, if yes how much did u loose

Hi you can Try a liquid diet... works for me. Protein Shake 3x a day Clear Liquids in between, sugar free pudding or Jello and plenty of Water. 1 cup non starchy vegetables a day. That's what my doctor gave me. I'm sure it will work for you. There's nothing to be ashamed of, we are human not perfect! You got this, you can do it! Good luck keep us posted!