I start my pre-op diet in 10 days, I'm excited, it's been a 10 month process but I find myself overwhelmed as I make my grocery list...I have a hubby & son that I cook for & putting my list on paper & realizing I won't be eating what I'm cooking is trying...not that I will miss the food, I'm more worried about them. I guess it's just a huge change & it's finally here. Any & all advice welcome!

How long is your pre-op diet? That could make a difference.....just recognize that the next few months will be weird for sure....but the time will go by fast and soon you will be so excited to see all the new changes.

Try making things ahead of time and freezing them for them so you don't have to do any (or much) prep.

I am now two years out, can eat almost anything and have been at goal for 1 year. So you will soon be here as well.....it's so worth the little things that you have to get through! Read my blog if you want some inspiration! Good luck and you will do just fine...

Don't feel bad.. Before I started my liquid diet I went grocery shopping and stocked the house for my boyfriend and kids. Every time I open the freezer or fridge I see their food. I reach right past it to get my drinks or protein shakes.. I am on day 6 of my liquid diet. I just fixed lunch for us all. The kids baked chicken and macaroni with cheese and steamed broccoli... And me a protein shake.. Honestly it was super easy! I know where I'm going and where I wanna go so I know I can't have those things right now.. I can sometime in the future just not right now... Keep your head up and use this time to start transitioning them over to healthier foods and methods of cooking.

Thanks Ladies,

My preop diet is 2 weeks long. I can have a light sensible dinner which I'm grateful for. I gave up cokes (my lifetime vice) 33 days ago & haven't wanted one at all, I'm quite surprised by myself & proud. I hope that's a sign I will succeed! Good idea on the freezing of meals. I think I will do that on my days off right before surgery. I just don't want them to feel neglected!