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Thanks.

So what I was getting at or thinking is that the liquid is not a liver shrinking requirement it’s a “getting use to it” requirement.

Shrinking your liver requires low calorie and low carb. A non-wls diet to shrink a fatty liver is not a liquid diet. For those having wls making the liver diet a liquid diet is to prepare them for the liquid phase after surgery.

Before I decided on wls I was told I had a fatty liver. The suggested diet was not liquid. So I was wondering why liquid for wls.

Awesome! Congrats!!!

liquid diets suck, no two ways about it. The pre-op diet is to shrink your liver so they can lift it and easily get to the stomach to do surgery - not to make you suffer needlessly. You can do this, you will survive it fine.
Try some Bone Broth or vegetable broth, or a clear Protein Drink. Sweet shakes do get tiresome.

My understanding is that the pre op diet should be low carb, low calorie ad high Protein. Why not just let us eat real food that meets those requirements? I’m on day 14 of my 3 week semi liquid diet and I’m sick of shakes. I’d rather just eat some shrimp or other protein. Knowing that I’m going to have to do liquids after surgery why do them so much now when my stomach is regular size and real food doesn’t hurt.

Just wondering and struggling. I feel bad for those on total liquids before surgery. I guess starting before surgery should make it less rough after surgery to just do liquids for a while.

Ok guys so t-minus 20 hour. Tomorrow is the big day I had a lot of doubt lol if this was the right decision and what not. Well hear we go is it .

I just watched a YouTube video of this process. You are a brave soul and you did it! I’m so glad no issues were found. One step closer. [emoji6]

It's so close.... had my pre-op appointment today and everything went well.

Also had my transnasal endoscopy... It was an option to do it in the office and I chose it because I didn't want to have to go to the hospital to get a 'procedure' done. I have never been in the hospital for anything so I figured I'd let the surgery itself be my first visit. That transnasal endo is no joke. It was the most uncomfortable thing I have ever experienced but fortunately it did not last that long. I figured if I planned to make it through sleeve surgery then I should be able to handle a peep at my stomach. I did handle it, but I'd like to never have to do it again.

Best part though, no issues at all so I'm going to move forward with my sleeve next week. yay!!

Halo Top is actually on my NUTS list of snack options. Birthday Cake and Peanut Butter chocolate are my fave.

I'm on day 8 and today was the first day I felt great. Every other day was a struggle and I felt horrible. My surgery is a week from today, so I'm trying to keep my eyes on the prize. Good luck and stay strong!!

HW 241
SW 238
CW 230
GW 130
Sleeve 3/1/18

Day 7/21 - not too bad. I am getting bored with the Protein Drinks 2x but pushing through. The lean meal and veggies are a sanity saver! I can also have 2-3 Snacks. I’ve been consuming 700-900 calories a day. 2 more weeks and then the real fun starts!

Day 1 of pre-op diet: 829 calories/64 ounces of Water and YES I’m hungry!

March 14th here!
BMI 62.5
3 week semi liquid diet (changed from 2 weeks). I can have one meal of lean Protein and veggies.

I’m excited to lose some additional pounds pre-op. I’m taking everything I can get.

March 14th here and I have a much longer way to go. I need to lose over 200lbs. I know I can do it, just ready to get the surgery done.

Start my preop diet on 2/28 and I'm trying out Protein Drinks now. Most powders have been fine but extremely sweet. Had an apple melon Isopure today.... horrible! Hehehe