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It's day 2 of this pre op diet and I'm ready to slit my wrist. I semi cheated yesterday just from the sheer pain of hunger. I'm allowed 3 oz of meat but as I was putting up the food I cooked I took a big bite of my baked chicken. I'm allowed a half cup of veggies....I ate a cup. I don't know if its just in my head or not but I'm feeling light headed. June 25th can't come soon enough.

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Are you on Protein shakes? Getting in my 80 grams of Protein a day really helped me with feeling hungry or light headed. I don't know what your Dr's. recommendation are but if you can get in 60 to 80 grams of protein it should help. It's what got me through although I still had to deal with cravings for thing, and the urge to cheat :) Good luck

~~~Stephanie

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do the best you can on the pre and post op diet as you deserve it....please just do what the dr advises as its in place for a reason.....it gonna get harder before it gets easier and you will need to have a strong mental attitude to get through it. hang in there.

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Yes I'm doing 3 shakes a day.

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The Protein Shakes help a lot. Once you get past day 3 it gets easier. It is also a mind thing. You have to have the right mind set. What helped me a lot was the sugar free Jello, the low sodium chicken broth and the shakes. Trust me they help.

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Day 2 was the hardest for me. Didn't help going to a baseball game where I was surrounded by food. Now on day 6 it is much easier and more like a game to keep going. I'm only on two shakes plus the meal. But I agree the sugar free Jello helps.

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It's day 2 of this pre op diet and I'm ready to slit my wrist. I semi cheated yesterday just from the sheer pain of hunger. I'm allowed 3 oz of meat but as I was putting up the food I cooked I took a big bite of my baked chicken. I'm allowed a half cup of veggies....I ate a cup. I don't know if its just in my head or not but I'm feeling light headed. June 25th can't come soon enough.

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We can be buddies. I'm June 26. Right now I'm doing ok. I can't have any food. Water and Protein drinks. Protein Drinks keep me full. I'm not hungry but every one else eating is VERY HARD! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

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I really wish I could eat FOOD! Having a very hard time tonight.

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Idk what I would do if I couldn't eat food. More power to you. I can have 2 small meals and 3 shakes a day. I can even have as many cucumbers and mushrooms as I want. No more complaining for me...lol Today is day 3 and I'm feeling 10 times better this morning...I think my mind is in a better place. Everybody's words have really helped me out letting me know I can do this.....and what do u know...I'm doing it. We got this!!!!!

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YES! We can do this! Stepped on the scale this morning. Down 3 pounds. WOW! That helped me put things in perspective! 12 more days! I have an appointment with my surgeon today!

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11 for me and I meet with mine tomorrow. Do u know what happens in this appointment?

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It's day 2 of this pre op diet and I'm ready to slit my wrist. I semi cheated yesterday just from the sheer pain of hunger. I'm allowed 3 oz of meat but as I was putting up the food I cooked I took a big bite of my baked chicken. I'm allowed a half cup of veggies....I ate a cup. I don't know if its just in my head or not but I'm feeling light headed. June 25th can't come soon enough.

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SF Jello is my life saver! Love the stuff, it satisfies my late night snacking habit and it's filling.

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11 for me and I meet with mine tomorrow. Do u know what happens in this appointment?

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You will meet your surgeon and he will explain how the band works (we all know that by now) and things to do and things you should avoid. It's basically a meet and greet so you will be familiar with him or her and their staff. Blood work is drawn and you will probably meet with a counselor. The total time spent on my preop meeting was about 1.5 hours.

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Hi, just found this app..... Wish I knew about it earlier.

Ok, I'm on day 10 of Pre opp diet.

My surgeon only allows for 3 shakes, 1 fruit and 1 cup green veggies.

This is to reduce the size of the liver to ensure that he can do key hole surgery rather than opening me up.

As I stuffed myself stupid, as this was going to b the last time on my life to eat rubbish, was very concerned with how I would go on such a restrictive diet.

Solution: hypnosis! It's been 10 days, and I've had no issues what so ever.

I highly recommend it, and hoping it will also make the new transition of small amounts of food long term, easier!

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