My surgery is scheduled for February 25th. I have been on liquids only for the last week with one week to go. I have not cheated once. But I am thinking about it all the time. Do any of you have any suggestions to get me through this last week? I know after surgery I will still be on liquids for another 4 weeks, but I'm really struggling here.

"Nothing changes if nothing changes, and if I keep doing what I've always done, I'll keep getting what I've always got, and will keep feeling what I always felt."

You can do it and you will be so happy you did.

Keep up the good work !!!

Thank you Laura. What a great way to put things into prospective!

After surgery it will be easy.. Take it one day at a time.. and every time you think about it.. just remember this is the beginning of a new life.. And you will NEVER weight this much again...

I really am happy you are sticking to it, because the psychological part really does come into play

Before and after!

We really need to keep working on our "want" for food not necessarily our "need".

I get really scared for the people who "cheat"

All the way through their pre op...

I'm right there with you. Day 11 of 20 and I kinda had a meltdown yesterday. I got mad, I cried, and then I felt better. I keep telling myself I'm on the home stretch now...it's all good Btw I'm also not going to worry about my preop now. I set my goal of days till surgery, week one of preop foods, week two etc. Making goals in manageable, bitsize pieces...so to speak lol You can do it!

I would say take it as a personal challenge to prove to yourself that you can do it! After the surgery, you don't have the option to cheat because you could experience serious medical consequences. I would think of it that way even though you aren't sleeved yet. Good luck!!

Try to break it down. Focus on say the next 4 hours. Find something to do to keep your mind occupied. Then set the next goal for a few more hours. Drink the allowable liquids/water to help stay hydrated. Try this for the next few days rather than THE BIG WEEK AHEAD. That can be daunting. I have done this many times myself. In between you will find strength, this is the time to remind yourself "this is for me! " If I cheat, I cheat me. No one else will be affected. Repeat how you are the most important person in the world to you. Go to a mirror and smile at yourself. My wonderful husband had finally got this through my head. And if this doesn't work, try the fact that this IS what you will doing after surgery and you will be able to then so just do it now. hope this helps!

I had this same problem. But with a little support from my wife. And about 70 black cherry propel zero waters I made it 2 weeks without eating. I gets easier. Just stay on task.

I'm on my sec week too and I drink plenty of fluids and chew gum. Try to stay busy we can do it! ????

Thank you ALL for the advice and the support. It feels so awesome to have so many people helping each other through this exciting time. With this much positive energy how can we fail?