Hi Everyone. I am on day 11 of a 21 day liquid diet in preparation for my surgery. With the exception of the first day, it has not been nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. Today however I feel very tired and a bit down. Is this a common experience? I have been perfectly clean on this no cheating what so ever. Any thoughts?

Are you getting in enough Protein?

~~~Stephanie

Hi Everyone. I am on day 11 of a 21 day liquid diet in preparation for my surgery. With the exception of the first day, it has not been nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. Today however I feel very tired and a bit down. Is this a common experience? I have been perfectly clean on this no cheating what so ever. Any thoughts?

As your body detoxes and gets used to your new eating plan, you will go through a range of physical and emotional states, it is all very normal. Once you are banded and your body is healing from the surgery it will probably be a bit more intense. But the roller coaster will smooth out fairly quickly, so just hang on and enjoy the ride

BTW, congratulations on not cheating, too many people treat their Dr's nutritional guidelines as suggestions.

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Wow! 11 days and no cheating, that's fantastic! I'm on day 3 of 14 and I dreamt I ate chicken last night. Lol! You're doing great, keep it up. Sounds like we have surgery around the same time. June 13th for me.

Thanks everyone for your comments. I am getting 57 grams of protein drinking the Slim Time shakes. My surgery is scheduled for June 12th in Toronto. I think the one advantage of the 3 week diet is that I will appreciate food more when I have it again.

Best wishes, Wade, you are doing great!

Good luck

Thanks everyone for your comments. I am getting 57 grams of Protein drinking the Slim Time shakes. My surgery is scheduled for June 12th in Toronto. I think the one advantage of the 3 week diet is that I will appreciate food more when I have it again.

Great job, Wade! If it gets really bad, call your surgeon and check with them.

I think you will be surprised that after doing 3wks liquid, after your surgery you will be all detoxed and have no cravings for sugary Snacks.

You'll do great!

21 DAYS!!!!! I will stop complaining about my 14 lol... Keep up the good work..

I had 21 days of shakes too. sometimes it was pretty bad, but I just had my surgery on the 30th. the Dr said my liver looked good. so it was definitely worth it!

Wow! 11 days and no cheating' date=' that's fantastic! I'm on day 3 of 14 and I dreamt I ate chicken last night. Lol! You're doing great, keep it up. Sounds like we have surgery around the same time. June 13th for me.[/quote']

I'm on June 13th as well:)

Thanks everyone for your comments. I am getting 57 grams of Protein drinking the Slim Time shakes. My surgery is scheduled for June 12th in Toronto. I think the one advantage of the 3 week diet is that I will appreciate food more when I have it again.

For my height of 5ft3in I'm suppose to have 79 grams of protein a day. If I knew how tall your were I could get the protein amount for you, I have a list from my Dr.. My Dr. pushes protein because it helps in weight loss and satiety. I would not go against anything your Dr. has told you about protein and your diet plan though.

~~~Stephanie

I forgot to add it also helps with not feeling week and tired.

I will be on the slim time shakes as well and if its the same as me ( surgery in Mississauga) Its shakes and low glycemic veggies only , Hang in there your half way!

I'm worried about the liquid phase. If I have my surgery as soon as possible, it will be early September. This means ill be on liquid diet during a retreat I'm organizing at work. It is at a resort that had wonderful food. I will need lots of encouragement !!!

Thanks everyone for your comments. I am getting 57 grams of Protein drinking the Slim Time shakes. My surgery is scheduled for June 12th in Toronto. I think the one advantage of the 3 week diet is that I will appreciate food more when I have it again.

Good luck!!