I'm on a 2 week liquid diet, 5 shakes a day. I am so used to eating a LOT. I'm on day 2 and all I can think about is tacos. I knew this wasn't going to be easy. But shoo! This is ROUGH.

I'm trying to stay focused on my goal. I don't want to let some delicious tacos get in my way.

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Edited April 6, 201610 yr by tiffanymarie6997

Sorry you're having a tough time. Just try to stay focused and have a sugar-free pop-sickle.

I'm on a 14 day all clear liquid post op diet, today is my 7th day and it's rough. Just hang in there

Craig Martinez

Austin, Texas

I'm on a 2 week liquid diet, 5 shakes a day. I am so used to eating a LOT. I'm on day 2 and all I can thing about is tacos. I knew this wasn't going to be easy. But shoo! This is ROUGH.

I'm trying to stay focused on my goal. I don't want to let some delicious tacos get in my way.

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Stay strong! Once you're into day 3 or 4 the cravings and hunger subside. It's the oddest thing but it will happen. Keep your Fluid up to help with feeling full. You can do this!

I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet and it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. What's working for me right now is keeping something to drink in my hands, having sugar free Jello, and staying busy all day. By the time I'm done, I honestly don't think about eating which is a shock to me since my entire life has been controlled by food. I just pray I can stay strong on the weekends. I also stay reading post here, watching youtube videos, and searching instagram #vsg. It's very motivating. @@tiffanymarie6997 we can do this!

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I am starting day one of my liquid diet tomorrow.....we are only aloud 4 boost a day....I am anxious to get started BUT i know it is going to be tough

Good luck to you all...

The pre-op diet can be a harsh few weeks....

Just stay focussed and strong...

And come in here to vent every time you have to...

There's a ton of support here for those who are doing it tough...

Keep it up!!!!

I was kinda lucky that when my insurance approved me there was an opening for surgery less than 2 weeks away. I went for my pre-op visit Monday and started my liquid diet that night. I will be banded on next Tuesday. Liquid diet for only a week won't be too bad. Add in the 2 was or so post op and I will be fine.

Just remember, for every minute, hour, and day you are on the liquid diet, you are that much closer to eating again. Stay positive even though it sucks. We have 5 teenage boys and there's always pizza, burgers, wings, and tacos around. I will be able to eat again soon and feel so much better for the journey!

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Tiffmarie....As you've read...the first 3-5 days can be rough. You have to be focused and STRONG!!!!. I visualize all the food I ate to get me to 400 lbs., and it keeps me on track. Don't forget broth. You will appreciate broth. Watch the sodium. You can expect to lose 15-20 lbs. too. You know the pre op shrinks your liver, and results in weight loss. We have similar BMI's, so we need to lose more weight. I've been on my liquid diet for a over a month, and have 12 days to go. You can do it. Don't be around a lot of food/eating. It makes it much harder. TV is bad for food commercials, so hopefully you have a remote.I don't. Yes tacos are delicious, but weight loss is better. 80 lbs. for me.175 to go....GOOD LUCK. Mel from Green Bay.

Edited April 6, 201610 yr by mmell

Thanks for the words of encouragement everyone!

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You've totally got this!

BUT! Lmao, I just added you as a friend on here because of this amazing sentence: "I'm on day 2 and all I can think about is tacos." SO funny!

You've totally got this!

BUT! Lmao, I just added you as a friend on here because of this amazing sentence: "I'm on day 2 and all I can think about is tacos." SO funny!

Lol awesome! I am a silly mess most of the time, I'm glad someone appreciates it ????

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How are you doing on your pre-op diet? I am on day 5.

I'm also a Tiffany.

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How are you doing on your pre-op diet? I am on day 5.

I'm also a Tiffany.

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Hi Tiffany I'm on day 3 and I guess it's going okay. I'm having unbelievable cravings, but I'm trying to just stay focused. How is yours going?

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Day 4 was terrible. I wanted to order a medium pizza and throw down. Today was WAY better.

My surgery is tomorrow morning.

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I have a question ? I'm in my 3 Ed day post op and I'm drinking Protein every 15 min is that ok ?

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