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

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Castillo15    25

Castillo15
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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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