Hello everyone ! I'm so excited and scared and the same time. Well my date is set for January 16th. I will startup liquids on jan 2nd this will be for two weeks . Looking to see this new me and much more.

To those of you already on a pre-op diet, how are you dealing with it? I miss food but am so busy trying to drink 3-5 shakes per day and 96 ounces of water. Would appreciate any suggestions on how you're dealing with it. Thank you.

I start pre op diet today. Wish me luck.

I start pre op diet today. Wish me luck.

I am starting my preop today too. Good luck!

I'm on the 16th of January. My first day on liquid today and it's kicking my butt.

We're buddies- I'm on the 16th too! I have been on preop diet for a week now, it gets easier after day 3 or 4, so hang in there. Congrats on your surgery, I pray all goes well for you

To those of you already on a pre-op diet' date=' how are you dealing with it? I miss food but am so busy trying to drink 3-5 shakes per day and 96 ounces of water. Would appreciate any suggestions on how you're dealing with it. Thank you.[/quote']

It gets easier as you go along. You can also have sugar free jello and popsicles, that may help. Also, find something to do to keep your mind off food. Use this time to prepare; I've been cleaning out my closets of things that are already too big that I know I won't be wearing again, and doing outings with my grandkids, since I know I won't see the for a few days post op. You can do it, don't stress!

We're buddies- I'm on the 16th too! I have been on preop diet for a week now' date=' it gets easier after day 3 or 4, so hang in there. Congrats on your surgery, I pray all goes well for you[/quote']

Thanks! You as well. I know we can get through this!!

I start pre op diet today. Wish me luck.

I hope your first day went well! I start my diet tomorrow!

It gets easier as you go along. You can also have sugar free jello and popsicles' date=' that may help. Also, find something to do to keep your mind off food. Use this time to prepare; I've been cleaning out my closets of things that are already too big that I know I won't be wearing again, and doing outings with my grandkids, since I know I won't see the for a few days post op. You can do it, don't stress![/quote']

Thank you for the suggestions. It is getting a little easier.

I hope your first day went well! I start my diet tomorrow!

How is the pre op diet going. I'm hanging in there. I can't do to much artificially sweeteners. So I had to take a benadryl.

How is the pre op diet going. I'm hanging in there. I can't do to much artificially sweeteners. So I had to take a benadryl.

It was ok until four. Then my body said it was really hungry! I pushed through it, and went to bed without cheating. I try not to do too much sweeteners. I get nasty headaches if I do. I'm just keeping in mind that two tweaks will pass quickly, and it will be worth it!!

Im January 17th on my 1st week of opti fast and it taste horrible but I can do this weigh in tommorrow to see how much I weigh and registration. At the hospital guys the keep me posted on. Everything. GOOD LUCK......

I've had a rough time so far. Had a few bites of cheese and pepperoni. I figured it's at least low carb. I am trying like hell to not cave again. Our stomachs are still normal size with normal hormones...definitely not easy. So proud of all you that can do the 2 week liquid diet without faltering.

I've had a rough time so far. Had a few bites of cheese and pepperoni. I figured it's at least low carb. I am trying like hell to not cave again. Our stomachs are still normal size with normal hormones...definitely not easy. So proud of all you that can do the 2 week liquid diet without faltering.

I'm avoiding the kitchen, grocery shopping, and any commercials about food!

i am in January! 1/17 is my date. i am on the liquid diet now... i am super nervous and i have had REALLY bad heartburn with the liquids. IT SUCKS but i i have confidence it will all be worth it? right?

Yes of coarse inspite of what we r going threw I want to be the one showing before and after photos.lol