Ok, I wasn't required to start my protein diet until this week because my surgery is scheduled 10/01. However, I was thinking I was doing myself a favor and starting it a week early. Well, I have lost 5 lbs. but I want to eat and now I can't. What was I thinking???

Hang in there!!! You can do this!! It will make things so much easier for your doctor to get his/her work done and in return your recovery will be so much better.

I'm on day 5 of my 14 day pre-op diet with surgery being done on October 6th. So I'm right there with you!!!!

Hang in there guys! One day at a time! It's totally worth it!!!

You're thinking like someone who wants to succeed. Dont give up now, it'll be so worth it in the end! You can do it!

I've been there. The pre-op diet was hard. But you CAN do this! Good for you that you started early. That means could go that much smoother. I'm pulling for ya!

Well my dear... it's too late! What's done is done and you can't stop now, you have to keep your liver healthy to aid in an uneventful surgery.

That said, I think in the future you will see that what you did was actually excellent thinking. That's 5 Lbs gone forever and 5 Lbs closer to your ultimate goal. My hats off to you, seriously!!! I like hearing motivation above and beyond the call.

Yayyy!!!!!

Thanks Sooo much for the words of encouragement. Last week wasn't so bad because I knew I didn't have to do it so it must be all in my head lol. I know in the long run it will be worth it. It's just my stomach keeps growling. And everyone is eating around me. Ugh I think everyone should be on this diet since I am haha.

Also, how is this helping my liver??

Thanks Sooo much for the words of encouragement. Last week wasn't so bad because I knew I didn't have to do it so it must be all in my head lol. I know in the long run it will be worth it. It's just my stomach keeps growling. And everyone is eating around me. Ugh I think everyone should be on this diet since I am haha.

Also, how is this helping my liver??

Long story short, doing these types of diets will get the liver to decrease in size (fatty) and become less slippery as the surgeon needs to hold it out of the way with a tool.

PS I'm sure its the idea that now you're not doing the diet of your own volition. I'm like that too! I started a week early and did excellent. When the week came that I was demanded on the diet I found it much more difficult and I felt left out. It's ok - it will really REALLY all be worth it!

Your doing it for your long term health. You will be back to eating soon enough.

Thanks for your response. I hope today is better:)