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I'm on day 3 of the pre-op diet and my stomach keeps rumbling! I know it will get better each day, but it's already certainly more difficult than I anticipated. The only good thing about my pre-op diet is that I get to have real food at dinner time (3-6 oz of lean Protein and 1 cup of non-starchy vegetables). Otherwise it's Water and Protein shakes.

Hey! Good luck to you too. Getting so close.
Yes, I started my liver shrinkage diet on Friday. It's not purely liquids, I'm allowed some chicken or fish, fruit and vegetables. The rest is Soup and shakes. I think the liquid diet is more common in the US, I'm in the UK. Not sure why they differ. How are you finding it?

I'm April 13th
Good luck to you. You start liquid diet today right?

I'm April 13th. I'm excited and nervous. Are you on a liquid diet? I'm on my 4th day and not bad so far. I'm surviving so far

Is your surgery April 12th? Mine is April 13th. Wish I could get some chicken and broccoli in for dinner but he's strictly liquids. My dr also requires 16oz of Gatorade to be finished 3 he's prior to surgery and day before. My surgery is at Memorial in Savannah, GA. I'm excited and nervous. Good luck to you and hope you have a speedy recovery.

Yay April 13th can't come any faster. Did you start a liquid diet already? I'm on day 4 and everything is going good so far. Wishing you the best! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

I'm on a countdown can't wait till the 13th a New Journey a new beginning anybody out there April 13th

Mines is April 17

Very true - this is a tool. You still have to learn what to eat, how to prepare it, when to eat it, the right combinations, etc.

Anybody that says this is the easy way out is not connected. Anybody that says it's all about the surgery needs more education.

My perspective do this for you and you alone. No kids, no spouse, no family or friends. Now if they all support you that is great but this has to be a personal commitment to change your life. "SAVE YOUR LIFE"

Tell or don't tell - but get thick skin so the comments of others become irrelevant because you are changing your life!!! For the better!!

"I want to lose weight on my own"????
Like someone else is losing it for you??[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]you're still doing all the work!

Thanks so much! Good luck to us all [emoji4]

Thanks so much! Good luck to us all [emoji4]

I'm on day 5 of my 14 day pre-op diet. 4 Protein Shakes a day (2 high Protein like premier, 2 lower protein like slim fast), and 3oz chicken with 1 cup broccoli for dinner. All Clear Liquids day before surgery. and something new they just started that shows improved healing: 16 oz of regular (not sugar free) Gatorade then night before surgery and 16oz more the morning of surgery (finished at least 3 hrs prior to surgery).

Thank you so much for encouraging words :-). I will be thinking of you on April 4th. Keep us posted.

My surgery is April 13th. I'm currently on my liquid diet. I sent you a message and attached a few files that my dr gave me to follow a proper liquid diet. Hope it helps. Good luck!!!

My surgery is scheduled for April 25th. I have to do a 1 week liquid diet the week before, and a clear liquid diet the day before. I'm also starting a low carb, high Protein diet on Monday. My nutrionist suggested building up on protein to help my body during recovery.

I was the doing Keto before surgery. I'm now on liquid diet and obviously can't eat food but I did like the Keto diet before and would like to continue doing once I'm in regular food. Good luck to you all. No matter what, remember that making the decision of having surgery was the best decision ever!

I could understand how challenging the pre op diet can be. One thing I started doing was actually applying those changes nutritionist gave us before I was given a surgery date. I gave up soda, starches, sweets and all the bad stuff. Was I perfect? No, but I was giving myself that head start. It's a mental thing and if we have an addiction to food then Getting further help would give you a more positive outcome after surgery. Maybe you're aren't ready and need to change your relationship with food. But don't give up. You got this!!! It takes some longer to give up food that gave us "comfort" so don't feel down if you have to reschedule. Remember you want to be safe and healthy after surgery. You don't want to be tempted the week after surgery because you didn't make those changes Before hand. Talking with your doctor will help a great deal. Just be honest 100%. Good luck to you and sending you all the positive vibes in the world.

My surgery is April 13th. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I heard gas x strips help a lot with gas pain. Best of luck to you!

Congrats! I am getting sleeved on April 13th. Pre op appt on april 4th. Currently on the liquid diet. Over 2 years ago I made the decision of wanting to get sleeved but I had some doubts like yourself. After several attempts of doing it without this tool they're giving us I couldn't get where I wanted. But I know after 2 years of thinking about it and going through all I went through I know I'm making the right decision. I also suffer from joint pain, also Migraines and degenerative disc disease. I can't wait to lose all this extra weight and get some relief. It's normal to feel how you're feeling. Remember you have til the day of surgery to change your mind if you aren't ready. Good luck and hope you find some peace of mind after reading several success stories.

Good luck please let us know who your surgery went good luck

Hi Ladies,
I am a newbie here. I finally got through all my tests and clearance from insurance. I have a pre-op appt with my surgeon on April 3rd and that is when they will tell me my surgery date. They are planning for it to be in April too.
I am so nervous and excited at the same time. Anyone having second thoughts? I sometimes question myself but then I have to convince myself that I am doing good for my health. I have diabetes and bad joint pain.
Good luck to everyone who is getting sleeved next week.
:-)

Yeah some surgeons only want their nutritionist. Which I think is pretty jacked up and doesn't make sense but I think they do it because the surgeon has a direct communication line with his nutritionist in case there is a problem. As well as knowing that his nutritionist is teaching you all of his requirements to ensure you have a successful journey.

I was the doing Keto before surgery. I'm now on liquid diet and obviously can't eat food but I did like the Keto diet before and would like to continue doing once I'm in regular food. Good luck to you all. No matter what, remember that making the decision of having surgery was the best decision ever!

Hey guys. I get my surgery date next Tues. I was supposed to sign consent this Wed but now its changed to next Tues. Can't wait! I wonder when its gonna happen!