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megananne7    1

megananne7
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I'm day 4 on my liquid diet.... No fruits, no veggies, no meat... All I'm allowed to have is sugar free popsicles/italian ice, sugar free Jello, chicken/beef broth, strained cream Soup (which I can't do because they upset my stomach), Water, Protein shakes... that's about it.

I'm starving and feel weak. And I'm a nurse and have to work the next 2 days (12 hour shifts each day), feel like I won't make it.

Surgery is Tuesday 8-2

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momof5inWI    0

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have a high Protein Shake for dinner and a high Protein Drink for snack (i liked the strawberry/kiwi special k powdered drink). it really does help with the hunger. the more Protein, the less you are going to be starving.

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Mason33    0

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Day 4 was the hardest for me too. I started using some OTC appetite suppressants and those helped. I also cheated a little on day 4 and had some ramen noodles. The liquid diet is hard to do but it's so worth it to be able to have the surgery done. I was also allowed to have sugar free pudding and carnation instant breakfast. One recipe that I liked was diet A & W root beer, 4 ice cubes, and 2 scoops of vanilla Protein Powder. Obviously the pop was before I got banded since we can't have any carbonation afterwards. Good luck with the liquids and just try to keep your eye on the big picture and how everyday is one day closer to having your surgery. Best Wishes:)

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Cindy C    150

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Try pureeing some potato Soup. Just make sure its thin.

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2FIT2BFAT    0

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My surgery is 8/2 as well. My doc's liquid diet is not all liquid. So I am not reallly suffering. Monday will be an all clear liquid diet and that will be a difficult day. I been alittle *itchy the last few days. I hope your surgery goes well. Keep in touch. Jme

I'm day 4 on my liquid diet.... No fruits, no veggies, no meat... All I'm allowed to have is sugar free popsicles/italian ice, sugar free Jello, chicken/beef broth, strained cream Soup (which I can't do because they upset my stomach), Water, Protein shakes... that's about it.

I'm starving and feel weak. And I'm a nurse and have to work the next 2 days (12 hour shifts each day), feel like I won't make it.

Surgery is Tuesday 8-2

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bdjohns    1

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I started my pre-op diet Thursday, and I am struggling too!! And I'm only doin "high Protein, low carb", but the no bread and Pasta is killing me!!! I have been approved for surgery, but do not have my date yet!

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DRCS    2

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It's great that you already started a pre-op diet. I don't have my date yet either but unlike you I have been eating like I will never eat again. Once I have to start the pre-op I will be in shock but I can't wait to get going. Good luck !!!

I started my pre-op diet Thursday, and I am struggling too!! And I'm only doin "high Protein, low carb", but the no bread and Pasta is killing me!!! I have been approved for surgery, but do not have my date yet!

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LJM    1

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OMY!! M STARTING TO GET REALLY NERVOUSE..NOT SURE IF I CAN DO THE shake DIET. MY SX IS SET FOR 8/18..AND I HAVE TO DO A TWO WEEK shake /JELLO /SUG FREE DIET!! I TOO DON'T KNOW IF I CAN HANDLE NOT EATING FOOD!! :unsure: IKNOW THAT ITS FOR THE BEST.. BUT FOR YOU GUYS THAT ARE OUT THERE..TELL ME ITS DO ABLE..WHAT IF I RELAPSE AND CHEAT? WHAT THEN?:angry:

I CAN HANDLE AFTER THE SX SINCE I HOPE TO NOT BE FEELING WELL AND TOO SCARED TO EAT! AND FEEL SOME RESTRICTION..BU PRIOR TO THAT.. M GOING TO TRY MY BEST.. ANY OTHER GOOD TIPS FOR THOSE OF US JUST STARTING THIS JOURNEY?

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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