Day 1 is down for me. Actually easier than I had imagined. Afternoon was hard with head hunger - but I really wasn't ever hungry for real...I just WANTED to eat certain foods.

Cheers to everyone else as you begin!

I'm on Day 10 with just 4 more days to go on the Pre-Op.

Well, I'm on my pre pre op diet. I'm trying to lose 20 more pounds before my surgery date and that will include the two weeks of fluids only. I'm down 13 so far.

Hey all I'm scheduled for December 1 I don't have to start my liquid diet till next Monday. Hang in there we will all make it. Any suggestions for the liquid diet will be greatly appreciated.

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I start my pre-op 3-5 protein shakes per day and broth (as needed) on Thursday! This is going to be hard but we can do this!

Day 1 on my pre-op diet... Ugg I just want to sleep these 2 weeks away...

Thanksgiving day is the biggest challenge

My surgery is scheduled for December 1 and I see my surgeon this afternoon for my pre-op visit. I'm excited and scared to death at the same time! Not sure when to expect my pre-op diet to begin as I am already within 2 weeks of my surgery date. I'm so glad I found this forum today! It's just what I needed. There doesn't seem to be any support groups for me to attend so finding this online community will be very helpful.

My preop diet is 2 Protein shakes, 2 servings fruit, 6-8 oz lean protein and unlimited non-starchy veg.

I think I'm going to make ratatouille tomorrow. Had a great vegetable chicken Soup today and yesterday.

Anyone have any good veg recipes to share?

My surgery is 12/7, so Clear liquids on Sunday.

My clear liquid diet starts today, and my surgery is tomorrow. I've already been on a 2 protein shake / one lean meat w/veg diet for two weeks. I've been hungry through the whole thing with horrible headaches. I've also been awake half the night being hungry, so I'm trying to just white knuckle it through today. By this time tomorrow I will be heading to the hospital for my surgery! ????

I'm halfway through. I found it much easier than expected, but bought chocolate today with the intention of eating it (I didn't, but that was due to distraction, not willpower).

I am scheduled for the 10th I have a 2 week diet I started mine last fri so far so good I almost cheated today but I seen how much my stomach has gone down and was like naaah not worh it. This liquid pre op diet sucks but it works. Hang in there everyone!!

I'm scheduled for the 11th and will start my pre-op diet this Friday. Any tips from those who have done/are doing theirs would be much appreciated.

@@aaonthego first I want to say lucky you for the one week diet I'm jealous lol... It's really not that bad though I'm not sure what your surgeon allows everyone is a little different I am allowed to have post op week 1 and week 2 combined for these two weeks. So I am getting by pretty much on thin hot cereals, liquid egg substitute, strained soups and protein drinks. I also am doing sugar free jello and greek yogurts for snacks. I drink plenty of water throughout the day and I stay pretty full most days. Broth is something most people do but I can't get it down I tried and the smell of it was so gross. Im looking for broth tips myself for week one post op. Hope this helps a bit..Good Luck!!

Checking in! Day 8 pre-op about to close. Keep on keeping on, till 12/16 surgery. I'm getting about 700 calories a day, but other than head hunger not doing too bad. Ok I did do some grousing to family about keeping junk food put away. I've been strong but I'm not superwoman.

Day 4 pre-op and it's been a struggle. I pulled up to Sonic for my daily 1/2 and 1/2 tea (baby steps...plus this location near my office doesn't know what SWEET tea is anyway, so it's more like 1/4 sweet 3/4 unsweetened!), and I saw the sign advertising their boneless wings. I did not want the chicken, just the sweet Asian chili sauce they put on them!!! My mouth is watering at the thought. Then it occurred to me how weird it would sound if I asked them for an order of wings, hold the wings, add extra sauce. But it's liquid so it should be ok, right? Humor helps me get through the day!

Every day is one day closer to surgery, so I just cross off the days with a red pen. 4 down, 8 to go (next Sunday will be Clear liquids only - I will probably be a hermit in the house that whole day #netflixandsleep)

We had people over tonight for a BBQ - I had salad (allowed), but also a sausage and a bit of cheese. Then the kids had s'mores and I had one of those because I've never had proper ones before (non-American here; first time eating a graham cracker!). Sigh.

Only two full days left before my surgery day.