Hey everyone,

I'm set for surgery on Tuesday, 3/18. I started my liquid diet on Monday, the day before my scope procedure - they checked for a hietal hernia by taking a Fiber optic camera down my esophagus. What that means is that a second surgeon will assist during my surgery, fix the hernia, and knock about $3,000 off the price tag. Apparently 99% of obese people/those having this surgery do have this hernia, so it might be worth asking your doctor about.

Anyways, I'm day five on my diet and it's getting hard. I'm not worried about caving, but I can't imagine having to go through all of today (Friday), Saturday, Sunday, then Clear liquids on Monday. I'm so tired of the Protein shakes that basically only comes in chocolate and vanilla + everything else on the diet that happens to be sweet (Jell-o, popsicles, Gatorade G2, etc.). chicken broth is a nice change because it's "salty," but even that has its limits. Milk has been good too.

I just need some motivation - it's hard to know that I won't be having anything remotely solid for another two-and-a-half weeks. I know I've heard that I won't be hungry once the surgery hits, but that's so hard to see right now. Has anyone else felt this way?

Alyssa

Oh sweetie. You can soooo do this. I remember the liquid diet. It almost got unbearable for me half way through the week. However, I just kept thinking about my surgery and how much better i'm going to feel one day. I told myself everyday, "This is just temporary. I can do this." Somehow i got thfough it and you will too. We work too hard to make it all happen and go smoothly to just throw it all away on a meal or something our nutritionist tells us we shouldn't have. Try to stay focused on a hobby or something that will take your attention away from food. I know you can do this. If I can, any one can! ; ) Praying you will not be discouraged and you will reap the benefits of your hard work. Stay positive!!

Yes you are not alone thinking you can't do it but you can! I was the same way 5 day into my preop diet. I came to this site for encouragement. Now 4 days post op and I know it will take time but I'm starting to lose weight and its so worth it. You can do it