I've done well on my pre-op diet but it is 4-weeks long which has been challenging since I must attend company meetings and dinners. When I say sorry, I'm not hungry I get these odd looks. I can't tell them why I'm on this special diet. To sit at a dinner and order Water with lemon is sometimes embarrassing, while everyone else is eating. Also, my family has plenty to celebrate with so many milestones this year. I don't want them to miss out on any of it, so, I've found myself ordering the usual water with lemon. I'm not really hungry because I usually have my shake before going so it's bearable but it feels awkward. I wish I could just hid out until I am able to eat a little bit. Soup, salad, veggies, I love veggies! I suppose I could order those, but I'm always worried about how it's prepared. I'm trying to shrink my liver here!! arrggghhh, just frustrated today. Had to let that out. Thanks Bariatric Pals for listening. Anyone out there experienced the same love to hear from you.

Hi, I also am on my pre-op diet, and I am having trouble losing 10 pounds!! I am on my protein shakes also. When is your surgery date? I don't have one yet, my info is going through insurance as we speak. Good luck to you!

My doctor does not put you on a liquid only diet. She just requires you to lose 10% of your excess weight before surgery. I had 6 months to do it which was only 14 pounds. I am so "happy" she does not recommend the liquid diet pre op.

Wow...4 weeks pre-op seems a bit excessive...but each doctor is different, as you are aware... I had to do 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after...which, after the first few days was fine.

I understand what you mean...but for now, you have to take care of YOU and follow your program.

If someone asks, you can tell them that you can't eat because you are prepping for surgery... if you don't want to tell them more, just say, it's personal, or I don't wish to talk about it. People with etiquette queues should know enough not to press you further.

Family events are going to change forever... it's not about the food, it's about the PEOPLE... that's what you have to remember. It will be easier once the surgery is done, but it still takes work... hang in there.

good luck

Hi, my surgery date is May 19th. Wishing you a 1st letter approval and good health!

Hi, I also am on my pre-op diet, and I am having trouble losing 10 pounds!! I am on my Protein shakes also. When is your surgery date? I don't have one yet, my info is going through insurance as we speak. Good luck to you!

Thanks, I feel back to normal today. I was just so frustrated having to obligatorily sit at restaurants with Water in front of me. Those meals felt loooong. The amily thing is easy to handle, just hate the pitiful faces people give me. Also the guilt some people feel to eat in front of me, when my fare is limited. BUT back to the business of getting healthy!! 11 more days for me. YAY!

Wow...4 weeks pre-op seems a bit excessive...but each doctor is different, as you are aware... I had to do 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after...which, after the first few days was fine.

I understand what you mean...but for now, you have to take care of YOU and follow your program.

If someone asks, you can tell them that you can't eat because you are prepping for surgery... if you don't want to tell them more, just say, it's personal, or I don't wish to talk about it. People with etiquette queues should know enough not to press you further.

Family events are going to change forever... it's not about the food, it's about the PEOPLE... that's what you have to remember. It will be easier once the surgery is done, but it still takes work... hang in there.

good luck

SherB, I wish that would be the case for me. BUT, I also see it as training for after surgery when we are on liquids only. There's been many battles of the head hunger thing people talk about. I've won all battles thus far. Best wishes on your healthful journey!

My doctor does not put you on a liquid only diet. She just requires you to lose 10% of your excess weight before surgery. I had 6 months to do it which was only 14 pounds. I am so "happy" she does not recommend the liquid diet pre op.