So, I am supposed to start my pre-op diet today, but I can't stop eating! I am totally psyching myself out right now. Anyone else have trouble starting their diet? I feel like a smoker that is quitting cold-turkey. I never realized how strong my mental addiction to food is. Oye!

Today was Day 1 of my two week pre-op diet. I have really struggled to get even 1000 calories. I've had cream of chicken soup, jello, popsicle... But I'm struggling with these shakes. I feel so nauseated ALL DAY. I wasn't able to get all 3 shakes down and I have a variety of flavors & brands to choose from. However, I did start feeling so hungry today so I had 8oz. of V8 and it was so filling! Haven't felt light headed or dizzy but wow, the nausea is no fun! Hoping tomorrow is better! Also, I decided to cut out any sodas or carbonated drinks. That hasn't been too bad and when I get tempted to cheat, which I did today, I sucked on a little piece of beef jerky. I even chewed it but made sure not to swallow it. My dog didn't mind that I shared, lol! Hopefully I will end up acquiring a taste for these protein shake!

I have to do optifast. Not looking forward to it as I tried optifast for six months and lost...wait for it. 16 lbs. But if it prepares me I am game.

Day 9 finished today, it hadn't been easy, but I just keep telling myself that the only one I would hurt by cheating is myself. The toughest time for me is when I am alone, I hate being alone. Today I got on the scale and had actually gained 2 tenths of a pound, how the heck does that happen on an 810 calorie liquid diet??. Found a really great protein shake today with 20 grams of protein and only 150 calories, so it allows me more shakes per day. Good luck to everyone and I am so glad to find you and this sight. Surgery date May 14!!!

I start mine Tuesday and will be on it a month before surgery. Im a little nervous to start on Tuesday.

Oh my gosh a month!! I thought 2weeks was bad!!! Wow

Today is day 2 of my 5 shakes and 5 servings of fruits and veggies. I have to do this until my preop appt one June 11th. I had a tiny bit of a meltdown yesterday at work because I was so stressed...and usually I sit down with a huge platter of grub and do work. Not last night!!! I dealt with my stress other ways and snacked on cherry tomatoes. I come on here a lot for encouragement also...so thank you everyone!! We can all do this!!

Today is day 2 of my 5 shakes and 5 servings of fruits and veggies. I have to do this until my preop appt one June 11th. I had a tiny bit of a meltdown yesterday at work because I was so stressed...and usually I sit down with a huge platter of grub and do work. Not last night!!! I dealt with my stress other ways and snacked on cherry tomatoes. I come on here a lot for encouragement also...so thank you everyone!! We can all do this!!

Wow, i wasn't allowed any solids like fruits and veggies, just 810 calories of liquids only, shakes, decaf coffee, decaf tea, chicken broth and sugar free Jello. I am an office manager for a food service company at a College, with access to a smorgasbord of food to eat everyday. So I feel your pain, but it starts to get easier, I am on day 13 and losing a pound a say, which is a good motivator to staying honest with the diet. Good Luck

Surgery date May 14th 2013

I start my pre op diet Tuesday. I have to do it for a month before my revision surgery from band to RNY in june 12th. It is 800 calories of liquid ( optifast ). I am most worried about missing my daily salad consisting of greens, cucumber, tomatoes and white balsamic vinegar. Im not worried about missing junk just fruits and vegetables. Sad.

I start my pre op diet but I have been doing shakes and healthy food for past few months I can have 3 shakes a day instant no flavor cereal or oatmeal unlimited sugar free jello and Popsicles and have to have like low fat soup can't eat anything really chew anything except really Popsicles I think ill do ok with it.. I've lost 30 lbs before the pre op diet down to 253 lbs.. Surgery is may 20 my 24th birthday is Friday :-) awesome birthday gift afraid of the body image cause I been big my whole life any suggestions on how to deal with things

I'm not tired just can't get my sugar leveled out

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Good luck to you all! it really is very tough, but you get through it!

Just think of all the people out there who so desperately need this surgery, and who cannot have it for whatever reason.

And realise how fortunate you are. and that this suffering for a few days or weeks are NOTHING in comparison to the life long suffering they will remain trapped in. YOu're getting OUT, so enjoy the ride!

My surgery is June 21st and I start my 4 week preop diet on May 23rd. I can have 3-4 protein shakes and a a small dinner that consists of mostly lean protein and a few veggies. It's going to be a struggle but I'm keeping my eye on the prize!

I'm brand new to this site. A friend suggested it to me. I don't have my surgery date yet, all I know is it is after July 4. I'm so excited though. I will be going from SE TN to Mexico for surgery.

I'm brand new to this site. A friend suggested it to me. I don't have my surgery date yet' date=' all I know is it is after July 4. I'm so excited though. I will be going from SE TN to Mexico for surgery.[/quote']

I live near Nashville& it we ill be after june 18th for me

Thanks for the reply.

I live near Nashville& it we ill be after june 18th for me

I live in N. Mississippi but will be having surgery in Memphis... I'm sure my surgery will be after July.

Still waiting on my callback...

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