hillnicole34

I finally did it. God brought me through this surgery without any complications. My doctor removed my gallbladder and repaired my hernia. I’m home now from the hospital. Only had to stay one night.
All the staff and my doctor really took care of me. Now, that this is out of the way, the real journey begins...

I'm not gonna lie, it's hard, especially when I get home from work. Even now 11 days on this diet and my stomach is growling. How are you doing?

Same here RomAnca its been a struggle but i do see light at the end if this tunnel! I cant believe its only 4 more days[emoji16] i started taking this mouth wash I was prescribed by my surgeon to take 4 time a day up to surgery and it has a really bad after taste lol its a swish and swallow gross lol, have you weighed yourself to see what you have lost so far? Im waiting until i get to the hospital myself! Im so excited for us[emoji1487]

Well its getting closer to the day! How is everyone who’s on their liquid diet doing so far? Would love to hear from some of you?

Hello Sleeve twin[emoji1480]I am also October 16th [emoji16]and I have to do labs on 12th as well lol, Im starving right now on this pre-p diet i just wish this day would get here already[emoji849] what time is your surgery scheduled for?

Thank you MG1776! Hoping you have a successful surgery and speedy recovery!

Lol thanks! Will do[emoji16]

I wouldn't sweat an egg! I caved yesterday too and had cream of chicken Soup with the chicken in it! hahaha Must have been the day to cave in. We'll both get back on track and make it now though! Hang in there and let me know how you do!

I understand Rainbow_Warrior! Congratulations in your up and coming surgery! I just went to the store and found some more flavor options for my Protein Shakes, i am so over drinking them lol but i know this is just the beginning, i have 9 more days until surgery and i already cant wait to have other options if protien[emoji30]! Hang in there!

Thank you doxiemom1210! I do think that keeping busy helps to think of food less! Im doing my best to avoid temptations! I do cook for the youth at my job but have been able to resist temptation! I think this is the strongest i have ever been while on a diet! I know it will get better each day! Thanks for the support

Thanks everyone for the support! believe me when i say its helping stay motivated! NenaNew43, Rita85 and kzl864 Congratulations on surgery’s and progress! I anticipate the diet becoming a little easier pot-op because i will be able to tolerate less! I will be on the liquid diet for a total of 5 weeks! I have tried to switch up the things that I’m allowed but those things are very limited! The sugar free popsicles have been my saving grace lol i dont mind the crystal light but i have been lacking with my Water intake! i really dont care for the sugar free Jello, it has a funny after taste to me! I weighed myself once and i am down 5 pounds so far since starting the pre-op but i dont want to get obsessed with the numbers because i dont want to get discouraged! Thanks again everyone for the comments, and support

MezAlwaysWright i did order PB2 powder just waiting to receive it! I herd its pretty good unfortunately i dont think its going to get here until post-op! I do like the Atkins shakes but discovered the flavor i prefer has coffee in it which i cant have so I’ve just been sticking to Premier Protein shakes

Thank you! Good luck to you as well! Thats exactly what i do when i get home go right to sleep! If i didn’t work i would sleep all day long lol 11 more days till surgery

DropeWt4Life thanks for the info and the encouragement, i am not allowed anything other then clear broth i have been constantly drinking the Protein shakes! I am in the fight and trying my hardest to stay on track! My600lblifereversed i cant have cream Soups [emoji30]look great congratulations on your weight loss! Im hoping it gets easier I’m just ready for the big bay so I can try some of these recipes post-op

Thanks for the encouragement Fibro Queen! The reese shake sounds like a good idea i caved yesterday and ate a egg lol but I’m back in it and will finish strong[emoji1488] I know its for my benefit that i do so! Congrats on your surgery date i wish you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery! Would be nice to know how everything goes for you,

I started my liquid diet on last Sunday and Wed was day 4 for me (when you were on day 3) and I was also very miserable. I thought this whole thing was a total bust. Didn't think I was going to make it at all......and the trips to the bathroom!!! Oh, those shakes were cleaning me out for sure. I have tried Peanut Butter powder and sugar free hot choc for a "reese peanut butter" type shake. not bad. I have vanilla Protein Powder and unflavored powder. I am going to make a pumpkin smoothie this week. I am allowed very thin creamed Soups - - very thinl! I use Freelife Mile because there is alot of Protein in this as well. My surgery is the 17th. If I can make it another week, I know you can too.

Thanks DaleCruse and mzsantiago88 for your response and encouragement its really appreciated[emoji16]I have definitely switched it up with the broth and Jello flavors. I have been eating more sugar free popsicles then anything, so many that i feel just a little guilty about it! i have also tried mixing my Protein Shakes together for a different flavor lol. I’m definitely going to do my best to stick it threw! Thanks again

This is day three for me on the 2 week pre-op diet and i am already strugglinga lot! NO food? REALLY? I imagined it would be just a little easier then this I did great on my nut visits an changing my eating habits, even got my twin doing the liquid diet with me trying to keep me motivated but i dont think I’m going to make it 🤦🏾‍♀️when I’m home all i want to do is sleep so i wont eat anything! But seem like lately Im mostly at work STARVINGand it seems like all of a sudden every one wants to offer me food( no-one there knows I’m having surgery but i do say I’m on a diet) it doesn’t seem to matter. How are you getting though or how did you make it through the two weeks? Any helpful tips would be great I’m already over these Protein Shakes and broth

Thanks for the encouragement! Sending prayers [emoji1488]your way for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!

Thanks for the encouragement! Sending prayers [emoji1488]your way for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!

I’m soooo excited! Tomorrow is the big day. I believe the pre op diet was the hardest part so far. For the individuals who are currently in the pre op diet phase stay focused!! I lost about 15 lbs since starting the pre op diet. I feel light and great. Another word of advice I can give is RELAX AND REST. ️

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@hillnicole34
sadly i missed the original post too. Must have been a
doozy to "accidentally" have disappeared.
whatever nasty comment your husband said - sounds like
you appropriately stood up for yourself and gave him
helll. good for you - WLS here i am. all set to start my
new life. speedy recovery - kathy

This is day three for me on the 2 week pre-op diet and i am already strugglinga lot! NO food? REALLY? I imagined it would be just a little easier then this I did great on my nut visits an changing my eating habits, even got my twin doing the liquid diet with me trying to keep me motivated but i dont think I’m going to make it 🤦🏾‍♀️when I’m home all i want to do is sleep so i wont eat anything! But seem like lately Im mostly at work STARVINGand it seems like all of a sudden every one wants to offer me food( no-one there knows I’m having surgery but i do say I’m on a diet) it doesn’t seem to matter. How are you getting though or how did you make it through the two weeks? Any helpful tips would be great I’m already over these Protein Shakes and broth

Have you tried the Protein Soup by progressive? I have only seen them advanced but have not found them in stores yet so I was curious.

Thank u hillnicole34 !! Try unflavored Protein powder in broth it changed the cosistancy to like a cream Soup that helped me