August 12, 201312 yr You can do it! My surgery is on August 19th also. Today is Day 5 of my all-liquid, OptiFast diet. It does get easier after the first 3 days. Incorporate some exercise in as well if you can, like long walks...I've found that it curbs my appetite.
August 12, 201312 yr Drink lost of water and try to stay busy today is my second week of the liquid diet yesterday was my hardest day i cheated and had peanut and jelley sandwich and some potato salad .....I'm excited for the 19th to get here good luck to you all i have a question have you all told anyone that you are having the surgery I have not I have not even told my sisters or brothers only my husband and my children???
August 12, 201312 yr Author I haven't told anyone but my parents, spouse and brothers. No one at work knows.
August 12, 201312 yr Author This is harder than I thought. I'm hungry this broth is not working for me.
August 12, 201312 yr I totally understand having the same type of hungry day.. keep telling my self I can do it and so can you. Keep strong, keep your eye on the prize at the end. It is worth it
August 12, 201312 yr I'm on the 21st. Been looking for some people that around my time I can't keep in contact with.
August 13, 201312 yr Author Day 2 of clear liquid diet. It's a little easier I just keep thinking about the long term benefits. I can do this!
August 13, 201312 yr Day 2 of clear liquid diet. It's a little easier I just keep thinking about the long term benefits. I can do this! Glad you are doing well with it. I am struggling. And I can't find Protein that I don't want to throw up. Man oh man this is rough for me right now lol. What are you doing for your liquid diet?
August 13, 201312 yr Hi all! Today is day 1 of my pre op diet as well. I am to be sleeved on the 20th! Yay for all of us! I'd love to keep in touch with you all during thos journey
August 13, 201312 yr My op is on the 19 th, i, m day 3 into 10 day liquid diet, I have been having yoghurt with sugar free jelly, skinny lattes from my milk allowance, English tea ( uk :-)) I have tweaked mine a bit, I am having one very lowfat, low sugar low carb cuppa soup and as many. Oxo drinks as I want, good luck everyone xoxo
Today I start the pre op diet. Surgery is almost here. I'll see how this goes.