I have surgery on sep 13 i have a 2 week liquid diet and currently i am on day 6 there has not been one day that i hvnt cheated the first day i ate a meal after that i take like one or two bites of what i cook my family now i feel more control i can avoid the food but its really hard but i eat a vegetable cause im thinkin if im gonna cheat at least let it be with somethin healthy... I hope i can work my self to straight liquids for at least the last 5-7 im thinking nd the day before surgery definatly sposed to hve JUST clear liquids so i dnt know what its gonna take but i cnt mess that up ..... Im gradually taking more control of my self i think if i would of changed my estin habits a couple weeks before the diet it wouldnt of been this hard

My surgeon's office gave me the pre op "liquid" diet sheet already. ( although my date has not been scheduled as of now) Basically it is more mushy food than actual liquid. Can have applesauce, cottage cheese, pudding etc. Post op is when they are more serious about liquids. The idea is to shrink any fat in the liver pre op. As long as you stick mostly with your plan you should be ok. If you really get hungry try reaching for one of the items I mentioned. I totally understand every surgeon has different requirements. They are all just doing what they believe is best for us and our long term success.

In my diet i can hve 3 protein shakes a day...plain yogurt , sugar free pudding , sugar free jello, sgf popsicls and chicken broth i thought i would be good with all those options but i just get really hungry for salt foods and i love spicy so i end up eating like a vegatable with hot sauce i dnt think its a good idea to hve hotsauce tho so im eliminating that its just been really hard nd its making me doubt my self after the surgery its stressing me like i said i hve a little more control each dAy but i end up feelin dissapointed in my self for not sticking to it completly but thakyou for your reply and good luck on your journey ... I hope its not this hard after surgery!

Follow your surgeons plan! You don't want your liver damaged or to be closed up because they can't perform the surgery safely. Pretty please

Yes, starting early might be a good story for others. But for you, get your head in the game... And especially for the clear liquid days!!! And things WILL be strict after surgery... or you may be visited by pain and nausea and the slimies!!!

In my diet i can hve 3 Protein shakes a day...plain yogurt , sugar free pudding , sugar free Jello, sgf popsicls and chicken broth i thought i would be good with all those options but i just get really hungry for salt foods and i love spicy so i end up eating like a vegatable with hot sauce i dnt think its a good idea to hve hotsauce tho so im eliminating that its just been really hard nd its making me doubt my self after the surgery its stressing me like i said i hve a little more control each dAy but i end up feelin dissapointed in my self for not sticking to it completly but thakyou for your reply and good luck on your journey ... I hope its not this hard after surgery!

It's gonna double suck if you don't address this today. I had that two-week liquid-only preop diet like many people around here and while it was the roughest part of the journey for me so far it is the thing for which i am most grateful. Once your body detoxes the crap you've been eating (this will take about 4 days) you will feel better and you won't feel like you're dying from hunger. But keep cheating and you will sabotage yourself. And don't even think of sneaking food immediately after surgery before your doctor says it's okay, unless you like going to the emergency room.

Don't mean to be mean to you, but there are times we need a kick in the pants. I've am blessed to have people to do it to me when I've needed it.

My pre op diet allows salad greens with no dressing. only greens wirh the shakes.

It's gonna double suck if you don't address this today. I had that two-week liquid-only preop diet like many people around here and while it was the roughest part of the journey for me so far it is the thing for which i am most grateful. Once your body detoxes the crap you've been eating (this will take about 4 days) you will feel better and you won't feel like you're dying from hunger. But keep cheating and you will sabotage yourself. And don't even think of sneaking food immediately after surgery before your doctor says it's okay' date=' unless you like going to the emergency room.

Don't mean to be mean to you, but there are times we need a kick in the pants. I've am blessed to have people to do it to me when I've needed it.[/quote']

I know!!!! I have to do it!! I understan wht u sayng i hve to love my self more than i love food!!! Ughhhhh

Follow your surgeons plan! You don't want your liver damaged or to be closed up because they can't perform the surgery safely. Pretty please <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

thankyou ... I know i need to freken STOP

My pre op diet allows salad greens with no dressing. only greens wirh the shakes.

Really wow u hve even less options than i do ... Well i wish u thr best

It's gonna double suck if you don't address this today. I had that two-week liquid-only preop diet like many people around here and while it was the roughest part of the journey for me so far it is the thing for which i am most grateful. Once your body detoxes the crap you've been eating (this will take about 4 days) you will feel better and you won't feel like you're dying from hunger. But keep cheating and you will sabotage yourself. And don't even think of sneaking food immediately after surgery before your doctor says it's okay' date=' unless you like going to the emergency room.

Don't mean to be mean to you, but there are times we need a kick in the pants. I've am blessed to have people to do it to me when I've needed it.[/quote']

Nd i didnt think u were mean i was expecting nd hoping for honest advice and opinions

I know!!!! I have to do it!! I understan wht u sayng i hve to love my self more than i love food!!! Ughhhhh

That sweet baby in your arms deserves the best you also!

The 2 week liquid diet is just the preview to your recovery. You need to say no to your weakness. After you have the surgery the head hunger is more intense and this is the time to prep yourself for this. It will eventually get better but it is really tough at first. I just want you to be ready for it and staying with the program is going to do that. I know you are trying but just have to get through this period of time. Once you are back to regular food it will be easier. Good luck to you!

Omg, you sound like me and those are all of my fears aswell. My sleeve date is n

Nov 25th and I am psyching myself up for the 2-3 week pre op diet. However, I do get unlimited greens (raw or steamed) and if I am starving I can have come minestrone soup, but I am still terrified I am going to screw it up :/ Atleast your honest and are aware of your problem, some aren't. Good luck to you, you can do it, I know you can!!

The 2 week liquid diet is just the preview to your recovery. You need to say no to your weakness. After you have the surgery the head hunger is more intense and this is the time to prep yourself for this. It will eventually get better but it is really tough at first. I just want you to be ready for it and staying with the program is going to do that. I know you are trying but just have to get through this period of time. Once you are back to regular food it will be easier. Good luck to you! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Thankyou totally agree :/

Omg' date=' you sound like me and those are all of my fears aswell. My sleeve date is n

Nov 25th and I am psyching myself up for the 2-3 week pre op diet. However, I do get unlimited greens (raw or steamed) and if I am starving I can have come minestrone soup, but I am still terrified I am going to screw it up :/ Atleast your honest and are aware of your problem, some aren't. Good luck to you, you can do it, I know you can!![/quote']

You know i actually ate like there was no tomorrow beore the diet because i said to my self of course i can do it i hve no choice but to stick with it because it will give me a safer surgery by shrinking the liver nd all that good stuff.... I hve been on tons of diets before ( hvnt we all) and i hve actually stuck to them with success but not for long because i would stop wich is why im getting the sleeve now im 23 yrs old and my weight just holds me back little by little more nd more so im basically crying out for the sleeve but i just didnt realize it would be this drastic but at least u can stuff ur self with vegetables lol i would encourage you to make even the smallest change from here on to ur surgery date from cutting back a little to getting used to drinking water all day long i wish i had but im determined i almost didnt cheat yesterday i did good all day but at night when i put the food away i ate some beans but today is a new day nd im determimed my surgery is next friday so i hve to do this i came up with a plan when that eating anxity sets is im gonna step out side nd look at my pictures and think of all the struggles and downs this weight has brought me so wish me luck and i wish you the best of luck too )