Hi All

I'll be having my surgery on August 5th (the day after my 29th birthday) and I'm on day 1 of my liquid diet.

This. Is. Not. Easy.

These Protein things are not my cup of tea. I've got GNC Lean 25 in chocolate Peanut Butter and Cookies & cream. I'm finding them to be too sweet, too syrupy in texture and just...not what I like. Can anyone suggest a protein that is maybe not a "shake" or a "smoothie"?

THANK YOU!

I think that I have to admit to myself at this point that I am not ready for this surgery. I have cheated every single day of this diet. I have lost 13 pounds in 9 days, and while that is great, I have still cheated all along and need to face that fact. I am supposed to have my surgery on August 3, and see my doctor tomorrow. I don't know how I would survive post op and beyond if I couldn't even do this. I am so sad and disappointed in myself.

I think that I have to admit to myself at this point that I am not ready for this surgery. I have cheated every single day of this diet. I have lost 13 pounds in 9 days, and while that is great, I have still cheated all along and need to face that fact. I am supposed to have my surgery on August 3, and see my doctor tomorrow. I don't know how I would survive post op and beyond if I couldn't even do this. I am so sad and disappointed in myself.

If I can do this, anyone can do it. Sure it has been extremely difficult...I've cried....wanted to scream...grumpy....frustrated....angry but I know in the long run it will be worth. Maybe your surgeon can prescribe an appetite suppressant. Good luck and I know you can do this.

@@garbekr0118

What have you "cheated" with? Are we talking entire meals or a small bite here and there? If you're doubting yourself now, it's probably best to seek out a therapist and work through some of the issues and readdress when you're ready.

You can do this @garbekr0118 Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. It's like we tell others, we must tell ourselves too, this is not the easy way out. I think you will find around here everyone cheated here or there, but don't beat yourself up about it. You confront the problem head on and push forward. If you absolutely feel you aren't ready then reschedule it and work up to the point when you are.

Edited July 29, 201511 yr by TXTinana

Thanks everyone, I have not had a "meal" at all, but I have just cheated in general, with bites of stuff here and there. Some days worse than others. I think the therapist is something I am definitely going to pursue once I speak to my dr tomorrow whether we decide to go forward or not. It certainly won't hurt me to have counseling either way. I make no excuses for myself, and fully recognize that I may not be ready. I just feel like cr@%, because I really thought I was. This 2 week diet was much worse than I thought it would be.

@@garbekr0118 Ok do me a favor and write down at least 4 reasons you want the surgery ..like I will be healthy .or I will look great in normal size clothes etc ..Look at these at least 3 times a day and even when you feel like you need to cheat .. You will have the will power to do this ..Heck stick on on the fridge or pantry door..

@@garbekr0118 Ok do me a favor and write down at least 4 reasons you want the surgery ..like I will be healthy .or I will look great in normal size clothes etc ..Look at these at least 3 times a day and even when you feel like you need to cheat .. You will have the will power to do this ..Heck stick on on the fridge or pantry door..

I will do this! It's a great idea. Thank you for being kind.

You got this @@garbekr0118

TxTinana

When I make my shake I add ice or milk ice cubes then i put it in a baby bottle cooler bag with a small frozen cold pak and it stays cold until I get to work.

That's another good idea. I've been trying to drink mine on the way to work and they still lose their coolness. I have just been doing ready-to-drink shakes right now. I haven't switched just yet to mixing my protein powder in and making my own.

To all of you struggling. The lead up to surgery is the hardest part. Once you have it your stomach will be smaller and it will get better. I cheated a bit prior to surgery and doubted my commitment too. But since then i wont say its been a walk in the park but its definitely easier when hunger isnt working against you. One thing i did when i was starving pre surgery was googling before and after pics. It kept me motivated when all i could think about was food.

So I had a super easy time with days one and two but day three is tough. I am WAY hungrier than I was the past two days and I don't know why. Headache too. It's only 2pm and the work day is feeling very long.

But I had my pre-op meetings yesterday and got all the information about post-op diet and vitamins and had my labs and EKG done and met with the internist. It was intimidating (all the information at once) but I splurged and got all the vitamins I will need for the first month so I don't have to worry about that at all. Chewable or dissolvable everything. And they gave us a great book with everything we need to know clarified in it. Very nice.

Does anyone else know if they need to go home on Lovenox? I found out we do Lovenox injections for 14 days post-op. Fortunately my insurance only had a co-pay of $10 but I know that is expensive medication. It prevents blood clots.

One week from this Tuesday I'm there. August 11th.

I have a GNC and a Vitamin Shoppe near me. Where's the best place to buy from? I will order online if I have to but I have been so busy at work that my pre-op diet has crept up on me and is now in 5 days.

vitamin shoppe is awesome and sell samples so you can try different types before buying a big container

My surgery is August 5th too!!! ????

Days 1 and 2 were brutal for me. Day 3 was better and today was a breeze. I have kicked the bad stuff out of my body so the cravings are gone. My life savor has been chugging water. I never drank water before and now I crave it. It really helps with the hunger! My surgery is Aug 11 so I'm only on day 4.