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Worried I can't do the pre-op diet!

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Castillo15    25

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I'm on day 8 of my pre-op diet... I can't lie and say I haven't cheated.. I did at least 4 of the 8 days... With veggie Soup, or just some veggies(one meal on those days) I Pray it doesn't effect my surgery.. I do very well all day until around 4-5pm and I'm starving! I try drinking Water, getting another shake but like I said there have been days I gave in and ate something solid! Not unhealthy solid though! But it concerns me due to straying from my doctors orders! I applaud all who never strayed and got through it. In two more days it will be Clear liquids ONLY and I'm reading more and more to motivate me and prepare me!! Thx for allowing me to share!! I've come too far to give in now!!

Question... Anybody have severe gas/diarrhea during their pre-op?? Is this normal or should I be concerned?

I am glad that I am not alone but I am also sorry for your struggle!! You can do this!! You are so close!

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Fatty McFatster    888

Fatty McFatster
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I have been trying all different kinds of Protein powders and shakes. I think the variety helps.

So far I have enjoyed the following (with the unjury chocolate Splendor being my favorite):

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Segulah613    56

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Thank you all for suggestions as well as encouragement!! I read through these threads and I know I'm not alone!! I seriously can't be more grateful for finding this app!! It has truly brought me out of a dark and lonely space I was in after I first began this journey! I'm laughing, smiling, most of my fears have subsided! And I feel my life coming together more and more each day as I approach this surgery! Thanks!!

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Fatty McFatster    888

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Thank you all for suggestions as well as encouragement!! I read through these threads and I know I'm not alone!! I seriously can't be more grateful for finding this app!! It has truly brought me out of a dark and lonely space I was in after I first began this journey! I'm laughing, smiling, most of my fears have subsided! And I feel my life coming together more and more each day as I approach this surgery! Thanks!!

I agree. There are a lot of helpful people on this site and I am very grateful to those that have offered their friendship, advice, encouragement, and support.

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rking    484

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OK ! OK!! I admit it!!! I am a cheater!!!!!!!!!!! I am on day 9 of my 2 week pre op liquid diet. I have cheated several days. It is at night though. like around 9:00 or 10:00. I do great during the day when I am working because I am busy. I am not cheating anymore after last night. I am really disappointed in myself. This diet is NOT that difficult. I am actually doing really well; I mean I am not dying for food.... I have cheated because I have WANTED to, not HAD to. But no more. The last 2 days are clear liquid. I have lost about 5 pounds, and I know it needs to be more, so I am sticking with it until the end! I can do it!! I am strong!!!!!!!!

My surgery is Tuesday. The time has absolutely flown!!!!! I cant believe it is almost here.

Thanks for the tips... I agree, staying busy is the key.

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Fatty McFatster    888

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OK ! OK!! I admit it!!! I am a cheater!!!!!!!!!!! I am on day 9 of my 2 week pre op liquid diet. I have cheated several days. It is at night though. like around 9:00 or 10:00. I do great during the day when I am working because I am busy. I am not cheating anymore after last night. I am really disappointed in myself. This diet is NOT that difficult. I am actually doing really well; I mean I am not dying for food.... I have cheated because I have WANTED to, not HAD to. But no more. The last 2 days are clear liquid. I have lost about 5 pounds, and I know it needs to be more, so I am sticking with it until the end! I can do it!! I am strong!!!!!!!!

My surgery is Tuesday. The time has absolutely flown!!!!! I cant believe it is almost here.

Thanks for the tips... I agree, staying busy is the key.

You are not a cheater or a failure. You are human, so don't be so hard on yourself. I have faith in you. You'll do great!!!

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Suers1019    6

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I too am nervous about the 2 week liquid diet. But I will suffer through because i need to to make this happen. I have cut my portions way back. I am starting Protein shakes for Breakfast next week.

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Suers1019    6

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Anyone have any other high Protein Shakes they preferred. I am collecting stuff each week so I can be ready to go when the time comes.

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Fatty McFatster    888

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Anyone have any other high Protein Shakes they preferred. I am collecting stuff each week so I can be ready to go when the time comes.

I like Unjury chocolate Splendor, Unjury chicken Soup, Premier Chocolate shakes, a few of the Syntrax Nectar flavors.

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betterme38    275

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You all will do great! Yes this is scary and yes you may cheat, just keep in mind why you all are doing this. Each one of us is wanting different things yet the main goal is to be healthy and happy with/within ourselves.

We are all human and we mess up we just have to be prepared to try our hardest to not mess up n when we do get right back on track.

You all can do this!! I believe in everyone of you, if you couldn't you wouldn't have came this far, so don't doubt yourself now your almost there. YOU ALL GOT THIS!! ????????????☺

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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