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This preop diet is harder than it looks!

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gina418393    1

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Im only two days in and feel like Im gonna cry. Ive eaten since the day I was born and to quick cild turkey is awful. If all goes good my surg. Is scheduled for Apr. 5th. Someone please tell me this pre op diet will get easier!! :/

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catfish87    3,471

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I'm not sure which of the many pre-op diets your surgeon has you on, but mine was one week of Clear Liquids, basically no calories. You really can do this. Take it one day at a time, following the guidelines given to you. The reward will be worth it. :)

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Nevara    26

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I've had to do the pre op diet twice now. My surgery got cancelled the first time. My new date is April 8, and I started yesterday. I can tell you that it does get easier after the first three days. The cravings are UNREAL at first. You feel awful, etc. hang in there for the first few days!

Becky/26yrsold/Idaho. Band Date Nov. 5. 248/goal 165.

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B-52    7,113

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If dieting was easy...then we would not need to have WLS.......

I kept telling myself how I have anticipated this surgery to happen, how many hoops I needed to jump through...the anxiety.....

I am so close now, NOTHING and I mean NOTHING is going to get in my way now......lock me in the closet for another week if needed....but I am not going to blow it now...no after I have come so far, all approved...just this last hurdle.....

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☠carolinagirl☠    18,722

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Im only two days in and feel like Im gonna cry. Ive eaten since the day I was born and to quick cild turkey is awful. If all goes good my surg. Is scheduled for Apr. 5th. Someone please tell me this pre op diet will get easier!! :/

its gonna get harder before it gets easier.

at least that is what we should be told..the pre op is to help ready our body for surgery. and yes it is hard...but it is for a reason. i did 2 1/2 weeks all liquid before surgery and for 2 weeks after surgery. so i know how hard it is..the first 4 or 5 days were the hardest for me....i was whining bad one day, and pissing and moaning and my ole man i guess got fed up and said, you know what, you wanted this surgery (and all that goes with it) so woman up and do it and get it done.....that def made my backbone straighten up and realize he was right....i wont say that to you because you may think i am mean and i have been told i am, but i will say, you wont die, you wont starve and you def will be a success if you believe in yourself enough to hang in there......no will power needed.....all want power. you want this surgery bad enough to do what you have to do to make it happen.......YOU CAN if you WANT to.

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kll724    3,055

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If dieting was easy...then we would not need to have WLS.......

I kept telling myself how I have anticipated this surgery to happen, how many hoops I needed to jump through...the anxiety.....

I am so close now, NOTHING and I mean NOTHING is going to get in my way now......lock me in the closet for another week if needed....but I am not going to blow it now...no after I have come so far, all approved...just this last hurdle.....

I was so afraid that my liver would not have shrunk enough, so that alone kept me on the right path!

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☠carolinagirl☠    18,722

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I was so afraid that my liver would not have shrunk enough, so that alone kept me on the right path!

my dr told me if my liver was not like he wanted, he would not have operated. that made me not cheat ONCE. to think id wake up and he go, nope. didnt do it.....

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brianb    81

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Mine was 2 weeks of liquids and only 3 opti fast drinks a day allowed. Truly the most miserable days of my life.

For me it got significantly easier after day 8. I could see the light at that point.

I slept a ton and would fill up on sugar free Jello, Water and crystal light. It's over, but thinking back on it nearly makes me cry.

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lilmispcl    298

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Yesterday was day one of my pre-op diet, which in my opinion is way easier than the full liquid diet and I was still struggling all day. I am happy that this morning I was down 4.4 pounds which I realize is probably Water weight but whatever it made it feel that yesterdays misery was worth it. I don't expect those results every day but it should help get me through today!

Keep at it. It is going to be hard but sooo worth it in the end!

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ANewMe428    125

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I don't start my pre op 3 week liquid diet til 4/15. But ive already started lessening my calories/solid food intake so i wont go into complete food shock/withdrawal. In hoping this will make it a little easier once i fully transition...,

Just remember how long you've tried to lose weight, the pain it's caused...,We have to say GOODBYE to the things that hurt us, yet make us feel sooooo good...FOOD!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

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mothering9    14

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I am on day 10 of pre op diet (3-4 Protein Shakes a day) Not so bad until today...headache, dizzy & weak..feel like I could eat my arm off... surgery 1 week from today..wish I could sleep till then ...assuming this is from die-off caused by detox? Any tips? I can deal with the hunger but the headache is kicking my butt!!

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mothering9    14

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I am on day 10 of pre op diet (3-4 Protein Shakes a day) Not so bad until today...headache, dizzy & weak..feel like I could eat my arm off... surgery 1 week from today..wish I could sleep till then ...assuming this is from die-off caused by detox? Any tips? I can deal with the hunger but the headache is kicking my butt!!

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gina418393    1

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Thanks so much for the support and advice everyone. I got final approval from ins. today so im hoping tht will help me get threw this pre op diet. My surgery is scheduled for Apr 5th. I know its a long road ahead but im so ready for the journey! Good luck and apr bandsters keep posting! :)

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scratchibali    17

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Im only two days in and feel like Im gonna cry. Ive eaten since the day I was born and to quick cild turkey is awful. If all goes good my surg. Is scheduled for Apr. 5th. Someone please tell me this pre op diet will get easier!! :/

If you are allowed vegies, cook them in some low sodium broth. More filling and tastes good. It does get easier. You can do it! Ask your dietician for some help.

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lilmispcl    298

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Thanks so much for the support and advice everyone. I got final approval from ins. today so im hoping tht will help me get threw this pre op diet. My surgery is scheduled for Apr 5th. I know its a long road ahead but im so ready for the journey! Good luck and apr bandsters keep posting! :)

My surgery is the 5th too! I can't wait!! :)

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    • Doughgurl

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      1. Selina333

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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