I have been on the liquid diet for like 4 days. Of course it feels like forever ago. I was fortunate to only have to do the liquid diet for one week before surgery. So, surgery is on Friday and it feels like a long way away. I have had many thoughts of cheating. Like just a piece of chicken something of substance. I am hating the protein shakes I cannot seem to find one that I like. I have tried to mix with everything and even tried the Isopure drinks. I am so weak and I know I am not getting enough protein and all I can think about is wanting something of substance to eat. Has anyone cheated on the pre op diet? And if so what happened?

I started my Pre- opt diet today and it’s been SOOOOOOOOOOO HARD! I am currently doing the 2 meal replacements a day and one small meal plan. Today was my departments Holiday party and they had tons of great amazing foods/ cocktails that I really wanted to eat/drink! I opted for some fresh greens with 2 tbs of feta, veggies, two slice of lean turkey and I had a cookie. I feel ok but this is going to be extremely challenging especially during the holidays. I have 3 major events to attend and they all involve food. I really need to keep positive !

I am only on day 2 of 7 days of full liquid diet. I have to say I'm still a little uncertain how much I can be having, because I was just told full liquids, no specifics beyond a list of examples of full liquids.

So, I have had liquids both days so far, and fine. Like tonight, it was my youngest son's birthday, and we went out to Red Robin. I had them blend the chicken tortilla soup for me and it was great! I also had about 1/4 of my husband's mint chocolate milkshake, so I'm sure while that was liquid, it wasn't exactly on the list, ahem. Today I had 950 calories, and yesterday I had 1100. so I'm going to just try to get myself down to say 800 tomorrow and then hang out at that level.