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Hello everyone,

Tomorrow I start me two week pre op liquid diet

I am so nervous and excited at the same time.

Any advice from fellow banders on how you got through the first couple of days.

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I got lucky with my pre op diet. I was already doing the Medifast diet so I was allowed to continue that up til 2PM the day before surgery although I switched to liquids 3 days before so I would be ready for my post op diet. Just keep thinking about how you are making a great change for your life! I am sure you will do great. Good Luck!!

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I had to do the 10 day liquid diet. My suggestion is load up on various Soups and Protein Shakes. Socially i was going to die, no going to lunch with friends or anything by Day 4 it was all good though, I cheated 2-3 times. 2 days I ate 3 baby carrots, and 1 day I had 3 grapes. Not too bad though lol

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I had to do the 10 day liquid diet. My suggestion is load up on various Soups and Protein shakes. Socially i was going to die' date=' no going to lunch with friends or anything by Day 4 it was all good though, I cheated 2-3 times. 2 days I ate 3 baby carrots, and 1 day I had 3 grapes. Not too bad though lol[/quote']

Hello,

Thanks for the reply so did you still have your surgery even though you cheated those 3 times.

I am so scared I won't be able to loose the 20lbs by the 22nd of July I basically have to looses a pound a day in order to do my surgery!!!

I am going to push through the next couple of day and pray that my body drops the weight nessecary to have my surgery.

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Hello,

Thanks for the reply so did you still have your surgery even though you cheated those 3 times.

I am so scared I won't be able to loose the 20lbs by the 22nd of July I basically have to looses a pound a day in order to do my surgery!!!

I am going to push through the next couple of day and pray that my body drops the weight nessecary to have my surgery.

Yeah surgery went along as scheduled, my surgeon said he was very proud of my weightloss before surgery. Like I said it is really about shrinking the liver so that it is more easily moved and they way to do that is Protein Protein protein. I worked out at the gym Day1 - Day 7 but then stopped the last three days but it was mild exercise mostly weight machines maybe 2 reps of 20.

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Awesome thanks!!

I just have to push through the hump.

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Just posting an update.

Day 4 of my diet and I'm going strong!!

Down 8 pounds already and web though I have some urges to cheat I am not!!!!

I even went with my roommates to sonic last night and I honestly didn't even feel the urge to eat something it all looked good don't get me wrong but i don't feel the need to want to eat it.

Today will be another challenge as its July 4th and I'm going to a festival with food and BBQ and adult drinks but ill push through it cause this weight loss is critical for me to have my surgery and for me to live a healthy and safer life in the long run!!!

I CAN DO THIS!!!!

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You can do it! I had to do a 4 week pre-op diet, which consisted of 4 slimfast shakes a day, that was it! I'm now 3 weeks post op and I've lost 40 pounds! 25 of which I lost on the slimfast diet!

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Thanks!!!

It's frustrating I'm only 8 pounds away from what my surgeon want me to be at and all I want it some fruit or a salad but he said NO!!!

Oh well it will all be worth it in the long run!!!

Just hungry feeling and a little shaky at time!!

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Not going to lie, it was so so hard. But keep in mind what it's for, it's worth it. I read a lot to keep my mind off food, it helped me. You will just have to find something to keep your mind off it.

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Not going to lie, it was so so hard. But keep in mind what it's for, it's worth it. I read a lot to keep my mind off food, it helped me. You will just have to find something to keep your mind off it.

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Not going to lie' date=' it was so so hard. But keep in mind what it's for, it's worth it. I read a lot to keep my mind off food, it helped me. You will just have to find something to keep your mind off it.[/quote']

Thanks I'm trying!!!

I thought the 1st few days will be hard but now I feel likes it getting harder!!!

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Not going to lie' date=' it was so so hard. But keep in mind what it's for, it's worth it. I read a lot to keep my mind off food, it helped me. You will just have to find something to keep your mind off it.[/quote']

Thanks I'm trying!!!

I thought the 1st few days will be hard but now I feel likes it getting harder!!!

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July 5,2013 Just started my Protein diet 2 shakes a day then high protein dinner with veggies. Question for all is it ok to mix powder with fat free milk instead of Water? Looking forward to my new life I know its going to be tuff but bring it on.

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I made sugar free popsicle's with the sugar free, 0 calorie 0 carb drink mix, it did help! I also purchased a snow come maker the crushed ice kept my mouth busy! Also, occupy yourself. The evenings were really hard for me so I went for walks, swam, went to movies and stayed busy around the house. Hope this helps!

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