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[Monnie815 64]

Thinkingthin15. Your fears are normal!!!! And yes you will have 2-3 months of very restricted eating after that you will eat anything your sleeve can tolerate. The key people do t understand is when you want chips or little Debbie cake....is quality ...take 3 bits let that settle and your craving should be over. Once you start eating healthy your body will crave healthy foods.

Just pray about and remember your even considering this because you know if you don't make some changes your health will restrict you to home anyway. Good luck

[Mini_me007 121]

@@thinkingthin15 Surgery tomorrow and I'm feeling fear, too. It's got to be normal. I mean, no matter what, it's surgery, right? I'm just trying hard to focus on what I'll feel like in a few months when, God willing, I've lost a bunch of weight and feel better than I have in a long time.

@@RHAYNE08 That whole "liver too big" thing has me nervous as all get out!! Surely it won't happen as long as we've stuck to our preop diets. Let's hope so, anyway! Also, I know the Protein Shakes can be totally gross, but I've found one that I really like. It's Premier Protein. You can get it at Walmart. I really like both the vanilla and chocolate flavors, but have to say vanilla is my favorite. The ready-made ones are fabu! When I'm making one with the powder, I always use unsweetened almond milk. I hope that helps.

It seems like what/how/when/etc we eat will be all we think about after surgery, but I believe it will become second nature.

Wishing all of us the best of luck!!!

[Shakti 55]

I am getting very antsy on the pre-op (in my case Optifast) liquid regime. I almost convince myself that trading a shake for 'real food' is fine - but messing around with prescribed plans is what got me here in the first place!

For the 'clear liquids only' 2 days - I need help. No coffee I think... I hate popsicles - ehhh on Jello - hate the aftertaste of snapple I don't know what to drink! broth is ok, but I will be traveling many hours in the car on at least one of the liquid days so it has to be something that is easy to get/manage.

Anyone find 'clear liquids' that are satisfying?

[JessRN 4]

Shakti-

There is a clear Liquid Protein that is called Isopure. Has no carbs and has 40 g of Protein per bottle they sell at GNC, Vitamin world or mothers markets. They are also online and are about 4-5 dollars a bottle but they are ok with our program and is a clear liquid. These keep me from chewing off my arm. good luck. I also like the no calorie Water flavor packets or crystal light type things.

[Shakti 55]

wow if it's that good I'll give it a try. Thank you!

[gigidile 6]

I'm August 31st. My pre surg diet starts August 21st.

[gigidile 6]

I'm nervous about the pre op diet and also "normal" nervous, because this is the unknown.

[cat127 13]

I start 1 week liquid diet tomorrow.....fingers crossed it's a smooth week!!! Good luck to everyone else starting their liquid diet and especially those having surgeries! !!

[gigidile 6]

Good luck to you too, Cat127! I hope this week goes quickly!

[samiro23 13]

Surgery is tomorrow -- Nervous , scared , excited and hoping i am making the right decision

[samiro23 13]

@@nataly80 I've been drinking Protein shakes for years. I love them. I have 1 everyday.

I'm actually afraid of both. I feel like I want to run away and I'm not even in the operating room yet. The thought of not haveing control really freaks me out. I'm also really afraid of the life changes afterwards. I don't want to fail at this. I've been doing so much research and I still feel unprepared. I don't think I will fully understand until I get on the other side.

For the past couple of months I've been excited about this whole thing. It wasn't until last week I started questioning my decision. I think because some posts I have read have made the post op life sound like life ending work. Like I'll never be able to live a full and fun life again and my sole concentration will be about food and what to eat and what not to eat.

When I see others post their before and after pics I get inspired and motivated. I don't know where all of this fear and anxiety came from.

I feel The same exact way--- im completely on your side

[thinkingthin15 12]

@@samiro23 I'm so glad I'm not alone in the way that I feel. I don't feel so crazy. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow (lucky for me my doctor only requires 1 day liquid diet).

We've got this. We just have to be confident in ourselves that we can do this.

[samiro23 13]

@@samiro23 I'm so glad I'm not alone in the way that I feel. I don't feel so crazy. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow (lucky for me my doctor only requires 1 day liquid diet).

We've got this. We just have to be confident in ourselves that we can do this.

Yes mama -- we got this... Just think of how good were gonna feel and look in a few weeks, months... that's the only thing that gets my nerves under control... and yes you are very lucky to only fast for 1 day, mine was a week and that was tough, i wanted to cheat every 5 minutes but i didn't lol Good luck and keep in touch--- your sx is wen? mine is tom...nerves are crazy right now

[thinkingthin15 12]

@samiro Yes mine is Wednesday !! Good Luck. Let us know how you are recovering. Praying for a complication free surgery and a speedy recovery.

[Klohebaby 5]

I start 1 week liquid diet tomorrow.....fingers crossed it's a smooth week!!! Good luck to everyone else starting their liquid diet and especially those having surgeries! !!

Thanks I will be having surgery on the 19th this Wednesday. I have been on a liquid diet for 2 weeks now and have lost 18 lbs.. Great Luck to you.