I have a month before I start the pre-op diet. I have been trying to eat healthier so it won't be so hard. I have made some changes but they have not been enough for me. I had a visit with the NUT yesterday and gained 4 pounds. I told her I am worried about the per-op diet and whether or not I can stick to it. She didn't seemed worried but I am terrified. I can't diet! I try! I am overwhelmed for sure!!

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):

• Unjury Chocolate Splendor
• Unjury Chicken Soup
• Premier Chocolate shake
• Syntrax nectar Crystal Sky
• Syntrax Nectar Double Stuffed Cookie
• Syntrax Nectar Naturals Fruit Punch

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!!

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.

I have the same fears. I start my liquid diet on the 21st so I've decided to ease myself in to it and I'm starting now replacing my breakfast with a shake, eating cottage cheese or yogurt for a snack, I'm hoping this helps make it easier for me.

I start my pre op on the 20th, I am really nervous about Thanksgiving, I opted to stay home rather than be tenpted

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.

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!!!

I totally understand. I'm worried about it too. If you pm me I'll give you my phone number and we can talk or text when you feel like you're going to crack.

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.

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.

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.

You need to remember that without the liquid diet there may not be a surgery. That is what pushed me to get me through it. Yogurt sugar free jello broth protein shakes will get you through. You can do it. Stop thinking about it.

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!! ????????????☺

Thank for all the support!! I have stopped being completely obsessed and will be taking this one meal at a time.

How's everyone doing?? I can't believe it's actually getting easier each day! I thought the 4 days of clear liquid would be harder than the previous... But it's been way easier! I appreciate all the advice and encouragement!! Good luck and blessings to all those getting sleeved this week! 2 more sleeps for me! Extremely excited and nervous.... Anyone else having crazy dreams??