Getting Sleeve on Monday and already struggling with the liquid diet prior to op!

[lesflo805 2]

Today is the first day of my liquid diet (48hrs pre op). I'm scheduled for surgery Monday morning (9/30/2013), I'm so thrilled and excited to FINALLY be getting the sleeve. HOWEVER I do not do too well when I'm restricted to eat certain foods...its all mental for me I know...but I need tips or suggestions to help me to satisfy my cravings while on a liquid diet. PLEASE HELP

[endless80 697]

Wouldn't it be horrible if your doctor fired that first round of staples into your stomach and a small piece of pizza fell out? You're on this liquid diet so your surgery goes on without any self imposed complications. That's what I had to keep telling myself. And use this time to get in as much liquid as possible because in 2 days you're going to be struggling. Set yourself up to win at this now. The liquid diet is going to be your friend for a few weeks. I am on day 18 and I am OVER IT but I also have made myself understand how necessary it is to this whole process. Respect that process. Liquids! You got this.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

It's only 48 hours. Suck it up (literally) and just do it. Two weeks is hard, and some have to do it for a month. Hell, you can sleep for two days and get through the one.

It's not a restriction, it's the start of your new life!

[Decembersleever 154]

Popsicles saved me

[lesflo805 2]

You guys are right! MIND OVER MATTER! I GOT THIS! TY

[No game 14,436]

You guys are right! MIND OVER MATTER! I GOT THIS! TY

You can do it! Just remember this part is not a diet, in the last 48 hours you are getting your stomach ready for a major surgery on it!

And right after the surgery? Same thing you are not on a "diet" to lose weight per se but to let that traumatized organ heal.

Good luck to you!

[Adora2150 16]

Ditto for the Popsicles. They absolutely are a god sent. 15 calories and sugar free too. #winning

[Cupcake 801]

You guys are the greatest and thats why I joined this group everyone is so supportive and have great advice.Lesflo you can do it.

[Kelsnikol 63]

You got this! Im on day 6 of mine, oct 7th cant come soon enough!

[pjackson0523 158]

I start tomorrow. Although, mine isn't TOTALLY liquid, it's still very restrictive.

[Ivoryowl 13]

On day 13 surgery is Monday. After the first 3days or so it's not to bad, I think once the carbs are out of your system the cravings go away.

[Carlotta 57]

Keep yourself busy..read a good book, walk, visit friends, stay away from late night tv with all those food commercials, stay away from restaurants, stay away from your kitchen as much as possible . If possible don't cook. You can do this.