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I am five days in to my ten day pre-op diet. My pre-op diet consists of three Protein shakes, five servings of fruit/veg, and an optional Protein Bar or lite Greek yogurt. I'm doing really well on the diet. 100% on plan. Days 1-3 were tough, but I'm not as hungry now. I am missing food though. Just the satisfaction I get from it, I guess. *sigh*. I know I can do this.

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Congrats on your upcoming surgery...I get you miss the food..but look at it like you're gonna be getting your surgery soon!! Yaaaay (I'm still waiting on my insurance approval )

Stay strong girly!! ???? you CAN do this!! ????

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Thank you for the good wishes. I'm having a bit of a pity party tonight, I guess. I am thankful to be approved. It was about a ten month process for me. Part of me can't believe my surgery date is really almost here.

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You get to eat a lot more than I could on pre-op diet. I'm 1-1/2 weeks post op and just beginning to add in a little bit of pureed foods. You are going to be liquid for at least 2 weeks after surgery. What got me through was the thought that some day I'll be able to eat food again, but right now this is what I have. You'll get through it.

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I am on day 4 and I'm feeling a lot better today than the first three days! I am at the doctors now waiting for my pre-op physical. May 2 is my surgery date, so I have two full weeks of this diet. Protein shake and cream of wheat for Breakfast, Protein Shake, 1 cup Soup, pudding for lunch, Protein Shake, 1 cup Soup, Jello for dinner and yogurt for bedtime snack. Overall not so bad!

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Not bad at all! I was only allowed Protein shakes, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, broth, Decaf coffee/tea, crystal light, Water. That's it! You are doing pretty good with the amount of food you can eat!

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Feeling better today. Was just in a funk last night. Day six is going well! Only four more days until my surgery!

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Good luck Librarian Becky! You got this!!!

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Librarian Becky. I'm a librarian too, and I'm having my sleeve done Monday! My preop diet is 7 days, clear liquid only....it's been rough. But i keep thinking about the end goal.

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Yeah! A fellow librarian! Clear liquids only? That would be tough! I have been having a cup of broth at night--need something savory after the sweet of the Protein shakes. Tried Swanson flavor infused broth in Mexican tortilla flavor tonight. Delicious! I tried the Thai Ginger before and didn't care for it, so I was excited to really like this one.

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The post op is not as bad as the pre-op because your stomach will be smaller and unable to handle a lot. Pre-Op your body wants more. Trust me you will not have hunger like you do prior to surgery.

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I agree pre-op is tough. Post op the game changes and you'll likely be struggling to eat and getting enough Protein in. Just hang in there and do your best. It's all worth it. Best of luck!

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I am on day 4 and I'm feeling a lot better today than the first three days! I am at the doctors now waiting for my pre-op physical. May 2 is my surgery date, so I have two full weeks of this diet. Protein shake and cream of wheat for Breakfast, Protein Shake, 1 cup Soup, pudding for lunch, Protein Shake, 1 cup Soup, Jello for dinner and yogurt for bedtime snack. Overall not so bad!

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How did surgery go? How you feeling? How is your pain??

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