I start my four week slim fast diet tomorrow, I have my surgery Nov 22nd. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. This diet is what I'm concerned about right now, I have to do 4 slim fasts a day for 4 weeks nothing else but water.. ugh I feel like this will be a challenge, any suggestions on how to make it a little easier?

Drink LOT'S of water as it will ake you full also you can have a lg green salad with lemon and distilled white vinegar mix it to your liking and just add cucumbers and tomatoes a little parmesan cheese , no crutons tho and make that your dinner but do the shakes and make sure drink LOTS of water you can add lemon or lemon juice to your water but nothing else it is hard but it will help, for when you go to surgery .

There are two different kinds of Slimfast, one with 10g of Protein per serving and the other has 20g of protein per serving. Get the higher protein one because it will really help to keep your hunger at bay.

Good luck!

The doctor said I can't have any food at all only slim fast, this will be so hard.

Thanks for your help!

The doctor said I can't have any food at all only slim fast, this will be so hard.

I am on day four of shakes only and I'm not hungry at all. First two days I was a bit irritable. Now I need to be sure I'm having enough -- important to get the four shakes in and not skip. All I can say is keep your eyes on the prize and that prize is you -- a healthy, happy you. I hope to drop a chunk on this pre-op because once banded that is weight that for once won't be coming back. I know that there is period just after the band and prior to first fill when I may not lose at all or could even gain a few as that time is about healing from the surgery. The band will be there but may not work yet -- I may not start really losing until after the fills. So I figure whatever I can do now puts me ahead of the game. Good luck and know you're not alone. Many pre-op diets are different -- just focus on your own and talk with your doctor's office if you are having any difficulties.

My liquid diet starts tomorrow but I only have to do 3 weeks. It's the same as yours- 4 slim fast shakes per day. I have the high protein version so I'm hoping that helps. I can also do sugar-free clear liquids too so I stocked up on sf popsicles & jello today.

My liquid diet starts tomorrow but I only have to do 3 weeks. It's the same as yours- 4 slim fast shakes per day. I have the high Protein version so I'm hoping that helps. I can also do sugar-free clear liquids too so I stocked up on sf popsicles & Jello today.

How is your diet going dear?

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Are you seeing Dr. Mobley? If you talk to him about it, he will allow a few other thing (Greek yogurt, broth-based soups). I used the high protein slim fasts and put them in the blender with ice. You can do this pre op diet! Just tell yourself it's temporary! The first 5 days was the most difficult for me.

How is your diet going dear?

I'm doing ok with it. The first day was horrible. I did ok until about 3pm that day and then I got really hungry. And THEN, the whole family was chowing down on fast food and the smell was almost more than I could handle. I stuck it out though. I know I'm going to have to toughen up if I'm going to be successful so I just look at this as the beginning of breaking through my addiction to food. I made it more difficult for myself by choosing to give up my addiction to Diet Dr. Pepper at the same time . Yesterday was easier though and today really hasn't been that bad. I feel much better than I thought I would so I hope it continues.

I am noticing that there are way more food commercials on tv than I realized. Ugh.

How are you doing with yours?

If you want the slim fast shakes to taste better - they really do taste good in the blender with ice - it makes it frothy and adds a little different texture. I love chocolate royale ones. You'll make it through, it's just hard. Good luck I wish you the best! • doing your slim fast that way should be ok if you are allowed to have Water, it shouldn't be a problem (as you are just adding the ice).

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I'm doing ok with it. The first day was horrible. I did ok until about 3pm that day and then I got really hungry. And THEN' date=' the whole family was chowing down on fast food and the smell was almost more than I could handle. I stuck it out though. I know I'm going to have to toughen up if I'm going to be successful so I just look at this as the beginning of breaking through my addiction to food. I made it more difficult for myself by choosing to give up my addiction to Diet Dr. Pepper at the same time . Yesterday was easier though and today really hasn't been that bad. I feel much better than I thought I would so I hope it continues.

I am noticing that there are way more food commercials on tv than I realized. Ugh.

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Honestly the first two days were horrible, yestersay wasn't as bad and today so far is alright. I have noticed the commercials too lol, but I'm thankful I have a cousin staying with me and she is cooking and my husband is doing the dishes so I stay away from the kitchen. I'm so ready for this pre op to be over