Am having a hard time with this 5day protien diet so much of me wants to cheat but I know I shouldn't my surgery is may 1st and I just keep looking at the calendar but I want a burger and fries so darn bad its all I think about but I sit here eating my cottage cheese and drinking water.....do I really have to do this.? Sorry if I sound like I am copping out already

Hang in there!! My surgery is April 30th and also on liquid diet. Fortunately I did not have to do it for long; just started it yesterday. I made sure I was drinking all day and actually got in more than 64 ounces. I was fine until dinner time then it was time to pull out the wonton soup broth and jello! I didn't realize I could have cottage cheese at this stage. I thought clear liquids, I'm so confused.

DONT GIVE UP! You have worked so hard just to get to this stage, you can do it!! Your goal is to make it to lunch then treat with a popsicle then make it to dinner--- pretty soon you will be there.

Hang in there, neev, you're almost there! The diet is designed to shrink your liver and improve the visualization for your surgeon. It also minimizes the chances of him/her nicking the liver. So you really need to follow the guidelines as closely as possible.

You can do it. The first 3 days are the worse. Like was mentioned before it's to shrink your liver, but also to prepair you for the way you will be eating for now on. Lots of liquids, lots of protein. I went 2 weeks. It got easier. Hang on. It's worth in when you're sleeved and the hunger is gone.

This may sound silly but what about 2 potato chips? Or maybe an orange? Am I being extreme? Sorry

I know it's a harsh. But the less sugar and carbs you intake, the better. Drink drink drink. Jello, sugar free popsicles, crystal light. All you want. I was scared to eat anything else. I thought it would keep my liver fat. And I had Easter candy all over the house lol.

Hang in there! I had to do two weeks of solely liquids. My surgery is on May 1st as well so I am looking forward to hearing and sharing your process. We will get through this you just need to keep your eyes on the prize

Force yourself to stop thinking about food...I know its hard. Go do something else that u like to do....read a book...watch a movie...take a nap, anything!! Distractions are awesome!