How did everyone manage and maintain? I'm a week away from surgery.

I'm 9 months post op and actually going through a diet cleanse of clean eating right now to get the sugar/carbs back out. We are essentially going through the same thing - cravings galore. What I can tell you is this...after about 3 days, the cravings will stop as you will go into ketosis. You want to stay in ketosis because it is in this state you will feel the least hunger and the most energy. Get used to sipping water all day now. I wish I had done that as it is still a struggle for me. You are embarking on a big deal mentally - much more than physical. Getting yourself into that place before surgery is key. You can do it!!! Good luck with your surgery.

Im on day 2...mentally day 2 has been exhausting. Day 1 I was just ,hungry, everyone says day 3 is much better. 2 down 12 to go. you can do it, ya just gotta work through it. Its not been easy these past 2 days not going to lie. But the end results are what is keeping me in line. I want to be healthy.

Deep breath. Everything is going to be ok. Going through this phase while your new stomach heals is a small trade-off relative to the benefits that might be on the other side. Just think about how much healthier you're going to be. That's what got me through the liquid phase.

I also have a wonderful friend in our beloved family dog, Louie, and he kept me company in those first couple of weeks after surgery. When things were feeling lousy, I asked Louie for support, and he was happy to give it in the way our pets love us.

But even if you don't have a fluffy friend to lean on, remember that this is just temporary, and it won't be long before you can eat just about anything (in small portions,) and I like to think of it as "investing" in my long-term health. And please don't hesitate to vent to this forum. Sometimes it's good to "let it out."

^{The surgery itself is a breeze. It is over before you know it. The first few days may be a bit roughh, but you can do it. Stay positive and know you'll feel better soon. Stay tuned in to this site for advice and encouragement.}

I'm 9 months post op and actually going through a diet cleanse of clean eating right now to get the sugar/carbs back out. We are essentially going through the same thing - cravings galore. What I can tell you is this...after about 3 days' date=' the cravings will stop as you will go into ketosis. You want to stay in ketosis because it is in this state you will feel the least hunger and the most energy. Get used to sipping Water all day now. I wish I had done that as it is still a struggle for me. You are embarking on a big deal mentally - much more than physical. Getting yourself into that place before surgery is key. You can do it!!! Good luck with your surgery.[/quote']

Thank you so much , man it's ruff, but I'm strong.

Deep breath. Everything is going to be ok. Going through this phase while your new stomach heals is a small trade-off relative to the benefits that might be on the other side. Just think about how much healthier you're going to be. That's what got me through the liquid phase. I also have a wonderful friend in our beloved family dog' date=' Louie, and he kept me company in those first couple of weeks after surgery. When things were feeling lousy, I asked Louie for support, and he was happy to give it in the way our pets love us. But even if you don't have a fluffy friend to lean on, remember that this is just temporary, and it won't be long before you can eat just about anything (in small portions,) and I like to think of it as "investing" in my long-term health. And please don't hesitate to vent to this forum. Sometimes it's good to "let it out."[/quote']

I love this forum because of people like you. Thanks

^{The surgery itself is a breeze. It is over before you know it. The first few days may be a bit roughh' date=' but you can do it. Stay positive and know you'll feel better soon. Stay tuned in to this site for advice and encouragement. [/sup']}

^{ThAnk you}

How kind! I'm glad it helped.