Started liquids today...day 1 in the books but I'm scared...how do you keep focused during this stage? I'm 56 and ready to move forward.

My surgery is the 8th also! Luckily I only have a week on liquids. Not looking forward to it either!

My suggestion is this, keep your eyes and thoughts on the prize. You can do this. It is hard, but anything worth doing is. One day at a time. It will, VERY soon, be over and you will be on to the next challenge. Each one makes you stronger and smarter about what you are doing. Good luck to you. Drink lots of water and keep busy. I am 54 and just had my surgery a month ago.

Keep us posted.

Onward and forward!

Edited May 26, 201511 yr by conlaura

Thanks...eye on the prize is absolutely a strong motivator! I tell myself it's only food...and too much of it got me here in the first place! ????

Best of luck to you. Do what the doctor says, it can be different in what they require. The common goal is the same, weight loss. From that, you will acquire so many other things. I am just beginning to realize this. Take care and good luck to all of those having surgery this week,

Made it through day two...full liquids...yogurt, protein shakes, soup, broth, Popsicle and lots of water. Food seems forever ago already! June 8...the clock is ticking ⌛️

I also started my pre-op diet today and my surgery is also the 8th. I am traveling to Mexico to have it done. Woo Hoo! Here we go!

My surgery is June 8th as well. Started my preop diet (4 protein shakes a day only for 14 days) and I'm so hungry. I just need to keep busy and I'll make out ok. Getting my sleeve done in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada!!

I started my pre-op diet on Monday. It is not bad at all...my only problem was headaches. On yesterday the surgeon told me to increase my protein. I will see how I get through today. Other than that I am not hungry and I do not have the desire eat solid foods. I will say that chewing gum has helped. Praying for all.

I started on Monday as well... Weighed myself and I was 282 lbs, and weighed myself today, 2 days later, and I'm 272... no wonder I feel so crappy.... Losing lots of fluid!!! My sleeve is June 8th as well!!

Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery.

June 8 for me too. I'm in Canada. I started my 2 week preop diet on Monday which consists of 3 protein shakes and max 250 calories of only low glycemic vegetables (all the yucky ones). It's tough but I'm hanging in so far.

Good luck to you mugs. You can do it! Keep on keeping on!!!!!!!!!!

It will be over before you know it.

Keep busy, keep us posted.

I started mine 6 days ago its been extremely hard but it also is getting alot easier. Im also scheduled for surgery on june 8