Day 3

[JCP 619]

I am day 3 of all liquids and now wondering if I am making a mistake. I never realized what a huge part of our culture food is.... Ads, restaurants... Everywhere! Still 11 days to go... Then I'll be on mush for a month, then teeny bites of food for the rest of my life. I hate being fat! So why can't I go run 5 miles like other people to lose weight? What's wrong with me? I have been so gung ho about this. Now I feel unsure and very tired...

[sylvia45 29]

Jpc I truly know what ur going thru I'm on day 4 I would lie if I said I hadn't cheated . They will bash u for that on here. I only have 4 more days I'm going to do this . U can do this !! Just know u aren't the only one who's starving lol. No one perfect . But aleast that small meal u eat will make u feel like u eaten a big plate . Again u can do this !!

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I felt the EXACT same way a few days into my pre-op diet. It is sooooooo hard. I'm now just finishing day 13 with two days left (surgery Monday!) and I am still second-guessing this decision every single day. I was very confident in my choice before the pre-op, but I think the pre-op just really messes with your brain. You feel so crappy and miserable and wonder if you will ever feel "normal" again. Everyone reassures me that I WILL feel normal again one day, or at least a "new normal". I hope they're right, because there is no backing down now! Just know you are not alone.

[JCP 619]

Thank you, Sylvia... I'm just mad at myself for being in this position. I don't have any plans to back out but I'm getting a real lesson on self control and ending my relationship with comfort via food. I knew it would not be easy. But this must be kind of what a drug addict going through withdrawal feels like....

[JCP 619]

Thank you, Jamie. I know you must be right. This just feels so weird. But I guess we all face life changes and this is yet another one we will look back on one day and say "That wasn't so bad!". At least I hope so. Prayers for you on Monday!

[sylvia45 29]

I'm defenily going thru withdraws from food !!

[Arlene G 31]

The pre-op is so difficult. Actually it is torturous. It is pretty much a semi starvation diet. I am four days in and today I was starving, so I ate 3 pieces of baked fish/protein instead of the four ounces I should have had.

I don't miss the sweets, the junk food. I am just so hungry and today it caught up with me. You can do it. We can do it. Keep trying.

[Cupcake 801]

First to all the above congrats on your choice to be healthy, but I can tell you it is so worth it, stay focus take one day at a time you can do this . Good luck to you all.

[LainieG 132]

I posted this information on another comment, maybe this will help. The stomach sits under the liver. The liver has to be moved to have the surgery, hence the pre-op diet. The pre-op shrinks the liver and makes the surgery easier to do. My niece had the lap band and her liver was nicked, not bad and she is fine.

[honeybunz 139]

I feel the same way and I haven't even started my 2 week liquid only diet. I know that if I don't do this I will continue to be unhappy, uncomfortable and unhealthy. I have to keep reminding myself this. I also made a pro list to read that helps when I'm having doubts. Best wishes to you!!