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you only think you are starving and yes, for some its normal.

i had 2 1/2 weeks liquids before surgery..keep busy, drink alot

if you can do sf popsicles, go for it as those saved me....

for me, the first 4 or 5 days was the hardest....it does get better..

just hang in there...its just readying you for surgery.

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Thanks! I keep reading on here that some people have or had no restrictions except 24 hours before surgery. I have a 14 year old son who weighs 99 lbs and he keeps asking me to make him food. Lol.... this is harder than I thought it would be.

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Thanks! I keep reading on here that some people have or had no restrictions except 24 hours before surgery. I have a 14 year old son who weighs 99 lbs and he keeps asking me to make him food. Lol.... this is harder than I thought it would be.

some had no diet before surgery, based on the dr i guess.

its mind over matter..it normal to want to eat etc..its part of life..

i dont believe in will power, i can will myself into anything...i developed

and believe in want power. i wanted to lose weight so much that i did whatever

i had to do to make it happen.....you can do it..i swear...just believe ok :)

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I am! I want this more than anything! Thanks for the encouragement!

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You can do this! We've all been there. The first few days are awful! Like CG said mine too was 2 weeks of liquid but I was allowed broth and sf Jello and sf popsicles. Stay busy and think and look at the big picture and why you want the surgery. I'm only 9 mos out and it's bliss at the other end.

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You can do this! We've all been there. The first few days are awful! Like CG said mine too was 2 weeks of liquid but I was allowed broth and sf Jello and sf popsicles. Stay busy and think and look at the big picture and why you want the surgery. I'm only 9 mos out and it's bliss at the other end.

Thanks Donna! It helps to hear others say positive things. How is life 9 months after the surgery? Harder or easier than you thought?

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well let's just say I've had my "stuck" episodes plenty of times because of not chewing well and taking tiny bites and then there are times that I am not mindful of my bite size and watching tv and get stuck, do not do this, so still learning curve here, but other than that, life is good. 6 mos out I had to have gallbladder removal surgery. It is hard at times but so worth it. I'm so happy with 59 lbs gone and looking forward to losing more in the coming months. I know you will too. Your pre op diet is very hard, it was the hardest part of all of this but if you stick with it, it is so worth it. You can do it.

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Does it get harder or easier as day 3 approaches?

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In theory, easier, but each day is a new adventure. I'm being banded on Wednesday. I too have a family that's constantly hungry and rely on me for meals. I almost killed my husband last week over broccoli! He ate my dinner and only left me a few sticks! Not fair! Anyways, it goes by quickly

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15 days of Protein Shakes and Clear Liquids here too. Just get through each day one at a time and hang in there. You can make it!

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I hope so. I have a huge headache and I'm starving lol!

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Thanks! I keep reading on here that some people have or had no restrictions except 24 hours before surgery. I have a 14 year old son who weighs 99 lbs and he keeps asking me to make him food. Lol.... this is harder than I thought it would be.

That would be hard. I'm glad my kids are older and I told them and the hubby that they were on their own on cooking. So it helps to stay out of the kitchen. But yes is hard the first few days but it gets better. I have a shake for Breakfast and one for lunch and for dinner is lean chicken or fish with all the salad or fruit that i want to eat. The salad does not feel me so i eat 2 oranges and they fill me up :)

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Carrie, make sure your Protein Shakes are loaded with Protein. Mine had 25 grams of protein when I did them, that will keep you statisfied longer and you won't feel like you are starving.

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Carrie- I am right there with you.. I am on day 5.. And my hunger has gone away, however it very hard when my family is eating and I can not.. We are out of town at a baseball tourney and its the pits! I have my eye on the prize! You can do it!

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