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Hi I live in Monroe, NC who is your surgeon? Mine is David Voellinger on Randolph Rd. I am currently on day 3 of the liquid diet. I am taking the Chike protein shake but I find that I get really bored with just one flavor. So I have tried switching up with vanilla and chocolate. Also I found a really good premixed at Costco called Premium Protein. I know the 2 week pre op sounds really extreme but it's not as bad a I thought it would be. I just take it one day at a time. And the shakes really do fill me up. Everytime I want to throw a pitty party because I cannot eat regular food I remind myself that I am so fortunate to have my insurance pay for my procedure. Anyway good luck to you. Let me know if I can encourage you in any way.

Can you explain about the liver releasing glycogen stores? Thank you.

Today is day 2 for me also and I do get hungry every couple of hours. I have three shakes and soups in between. I keep telling myself I can do this and just focus on today. I can't wait until March 24. My family is so supportive. My kids keep reminding me Mommy you're gonna get thin. I love their enthusiasm.

I'm having surgery in 13 days. I'm excited and anxious at the same time. Today was my first day of the liquid diet. So far so good.

Thanks I think I'll try these suggestions.

I'm having surgery on March 24th as well. I start on the liquid diet tomorrow. I'm ready.

I asked my doctor's office if I can add a banana to my protein shake and they said it was ok. Did anyone add anything to their protein shake without adding too many calories? I start on the liquid diet tomorrow any suggestions are welcome.

Good Luck on your surgery. I start on the liquid diet tomorrow and I am scheduled for March 24. I am very excited and anxious at the same time. Let your journey to a healthier you begin.

That's encouraging to hear. It'll be my turn next Wednesday. Keep up the good work.

I start my liquid diet on March 10. I'm very anxious about it. I'm going to need all the help I can get. My husband is very supportive but I know it will still be hard. I wish I could just go to sleep and wake up after it's over. lol Good luck to you. You can do this.