Guess now I get to see how strong I really am... My mom doesn't think I can do it but I had to thank her for saying that because it just makes me that much more determined.

Hi tkauhi, Good luck with your pre op diet. Your surgery date is very soon and keep in mind we must do all we can to be in the best shape for our surgeons to do their best. That is what is helping me to stay on track.

Edited January 26, 201412 yr by Autumn Breeze

Thank you Autumn Breeze,

I fought really hard against the last supper... Lol

I've made it so far today and it seems I'm doing very well with my diet. I'm allowed 3 oz of fat free meat with 1/2 cup of cottage cheese and protein drinks if I prefer to switch one of those meals out. I can have unlimited celery, broccoli, cauliflower, dill pickles and the usual clear liquid stuff so I'm having a better go of it than if all I got was clear liquids only. I want to be in the best possible shape at the end of my 10 days. It's so exciting to know surgery is just around the corner.

Tkauhi, just think of the pre-op diet as your final hurdle to get where you want to go. The first couple days are the hardest but after the 3rd or 4th day it got easier for me. Try to keep yourself busy so you don't have time to think about what your not eating. You got this! Good luck!

Hi everyone ,I'm a newbe and wondering how long you have to be on the pre-op diet? Mary

I'm on a 10 day diet.

Best of luck!!

I am starting my 10 day pre op diet tomorrow.....

My diet is 16 days, I am on day 9. For me it got easier in the sense that the 'carb flu' went away and my body adjusted. Mentally, though, it has been difficult.

My doctors office requires a 7 day liquid diet.

Good luck Tkauhi, you can do this!