TheYapper

Thank you! Still a but further to go, but not as far as I had. I love Hank and all he accomplished, but I'm happy I don't have to carry him around every day. I'm sure he wouldn't want to carry me either. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

I have lost Hank Aaron (180 pounds)

It's good to have a taste to look forward to. Gonna have to try that creamy tomato soup. It sound good. I'm afraid I may tire of Cream of Chicken.

Hang in there, the struggle will pay off

Yes, 3 a day for me. I've added a bit of water to cut down on the vanilla sweetness. chocolate seems about the same. I must have the wrong brand of SF popsicles because mine are essentially tasteless. But I am loving strained Cream of Chicken Soup, something I thought I would never say. Keep up the great work. I know it will be worth it for all of us.

Very encouraging! My energy came back today but not sure it will last for the liquid diet duration. Sounds like you are doing great, and hopefully you'll have a great first post-op weigh-in.

Thank you. That helps a lot!

So far so good. My worst experience was the cotton mouth and dry lips immediately after surgery. I was only allowed moistened swabs as needed until I passed the swallow test the following day, meaning 26 hours without drinking liquid. I have very little pain and so far the diet is going surprisingly well. I feel so full after every liquid meal. My only issue has been struggling to get that 64 ounces of Water down and 5 days without a BM until today (okay, probably TMI there). I lost 20 pounds during the liver shrinking diet and am down 30 since I first began the process in early April. I will have my first post-surgery weigh-in on Wednesday. No food cravings or hunger at this point, and so far all the foods taste the same except the vanilla Protein powder which suddenly tastes twice as sweet.

I did. Mine was moved from July 21 to June 20. I had mentally prepared for the latter date and was offered to move the date up and a jumped at it. Then thought : oh my, no Father's Day brats and cheeseburgers. I then realized why I'm in my situation. My first thought was food, not how much healthier I would be. Still lots of battles ahead, but we're on our way. Good luck!

Three days into LS diet and it's been shockingly easier than expected. My diet is limited carb (under 110 grams) and 60 minimum protein but 100 or more is encouraged. I love fish, and it's been an anchor early on. Good luck to all on our journey to better health.

June 20 for me. I'm on day 3 of liver shrinking diet. So far so good. Hope all goes well. I'm 100% convinced that we will love the results down the road.

Got it. Thank you!

I have a June 20 surgery day and no issues through Day 2 of the liver-shrinking pre-op diet. Curiously, my diet says I may have egg whites, but not yokes. Forgot to ask why. Is it sulfur related or some other reason. Have searched the Internet and can't find an answer. Does anyone know?

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