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Ugh, I'm having the HARDEST time with my pre-op diet. I've been cheating a lot... I haven't scheduled my surgery yet but my doctor said I needed to lose 10 lbs at the least and I don't think I've even lost that... Any suggestions on good food to stock up on for the diet? :think

Clairabelle hang in there! You are not in this alone we are all here to support you. I am currently on my pre-op diet as well. One week down and one week to go. I cheated a couple of times the first couple of days, but after going to my pre-op on yesterday and my Dr. told me that if my liver did not shrink he would not continue the surgery I have been following the diet as I should. I know it is hard because it has been so hard for me, but look at the big picture of what you are trying to accomplish and just think the liquid diet is a temporary thing before the surgery and a few weeks after, but eventually you will be able to eat food again (healthy food though) Stay strong and when someone is cooking in the kitchen go close yourself in a room and take a snack with you (yogurt,jello,popsicle,protein shake)

Hi Clairabelle, I just started my pre-op yesterday, so I know how you feel. I just chant to myself all day , it's only 2 weeks, it's only 2 weeks.

It's hard but you have to stick to your guns. I went to a meeting last week and the nutritionist was saying that the Dr started surgery on another lady and closed her right back up, because her liver was still fatty. We do NOT want that to happen. Can you imagine waking up and having them say, we couldn't do the surgery because you didn't follow instructions:think, I would be devastated, to say the least. I drink my slim fast, fill up on water and crystal light, chew gum and stay busy......WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!

Are any of you able to eat protein bars during your pre-op? The Kellogg's Bars are addictive!