Let's encourage each other! Say what your plan is and when you started and when it ends. I'm on a modified optifast plan (includes 1 small, home cooked meal a day) and am on day 8/30! The final day is clear, sugar free liquids only. I can't wait for this phase to be over! Who else?

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Thank you, Today is a new day......6 more to go!!!!! whoa the jitters are setting in. I pray everything goes smoothly. I cannot wait to feel lighter again. Its been a long 10 month journey for me. I have to keep reminding myself this is the last week and then a New Beginning begins!!!!! thats awesome how we have the same day. We are across the states but same goal girly

Today is my 1st day of my preop diet. I can have 1 Protein shake for Breakfast and one for lunch. 3oz lean meat and non-starchy veggies for dinner. I am soooo hungry!! My surgery is on June 20th. This preop diet is gonna be so hard with all the food around the house for my four kids and hubby.

Does it get easier?

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Yesterday was my husband's birthday. I am admitting that I had a small amount of food with the family when we went out last night. But, I'm acknowledging that I didn't like how I felt after and we have less than a week now! We're into the homestretch. So, I'm back to my Clear liquids today.I hope it's a great day for everyone!

@@oceangirlpc I hear you girl! Jitters in full swing here, too. Questioning myself and just nervous for surgery. But we're going to feel so much better! Prayers for you, too. I hope everything goes smoothly as planned!

@@elizabeth105

Thank you, Today is a new day......6 more to go!!!!! whoa the jitters are setting in. I pray everything goes smoothly. I cannot wait to feel lighter again. Its been a long 10 month journey for me. I have to keep reminding myself this is the last week and then a New Beginning begins!!!!! thats awesome how we have the same day. We are across the states but same goal girly

@@lauraaza I promise, it gets so much easier. My diet is liquids only and I was having a hard time the first few days. Last night I was actually surprised that I couldn't even finish my Soup for dinner!! I threw half of it out! Im actually thankful that they require this preop diet as I feel it has helped to prep me for after surgery. It's put me in a better head space already where Im not thinking about food so much, more about the things I can do and need to get done!! Only 3 more days for me!! I can't wait!!

I am no where near pre op dieting yet however I have, in my last weight loss attempts done long term shake diets. Those who are I. The first week and struggling with energy and pain like headaches and cramps please know that it gets easier!! Stay positive!! That is just ur body detoxing and adjusting and it will stop just ride it out

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@@Photo925 Thank you for the encouragement!

I had to take a nap yesterday just to stop thinking of my hunger. When I woke up, I made my small dinner and dinner for my family. I ate very slow and practiced chewing 20 times. I'm used eating fast and shoveling my food. I was still very hungry after my meal. Today is day two...

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@elizabeth105 I blew it this morning.......................rats. We had a potluck feast for breakfast here at work and yes.....I did it I had a small plate and munched away. I am so

mad at myself. But....i'll dust myself off and try again to be good up until surgery:(

Today is my 1st day of my preop diet. I can have 1 Protein shake for breakfast and one for lunch. 3oz lean meat and non-starchy veggies for dinner. I am soooo hungry!! My surgery is on June 20th. This preop diet is gonna be so hard with all the food around the house for my four kids and hubby.

Does it get easier?

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It does get better. Drink lots of fluids.

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Day 12 for me and I am getting very nervous. I'm not that thrilled with the after surgery care they outlined for me but don't want to start over. Basically I was told that I won't see my surgeon again after the hospital stay unless there is an issue. They neglected to mention when I started all this that the follow up appts are all group or nurse visits. I am really craving a banana. (How's that for a non sequiter?)


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I was on one week with 1 Protein shake and two small meals of fish, chicken or turkey and a cup of veggies. This week is all liquid. Three Protein shakes and Water, broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free Popsicles, decaf tea and coffee. My surgery is June 16th. I'm on day two of liquids and I'm hungry but hanging in there so far

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Day 3 of preop diet. I couldn't wait for my small meal. Im eating very slow and small bites. Which is very different for me. Im used to shoveling food in my mouth and barely chewing. I'm drinking Water all day to keep my mouth busy. I can hear my pantry calling me! Ugh!

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Staying strong! It does get easier. I bought vegetable broth today to try a different flavor

I'm allowed four Protein shakes a day, Water, broth, sugar free Jello or Popsicles SF. This is one of the hardest things I have ever done. I've lost ten pounds in a week. Feeling weak and drained but know this is for the best. Surgery is June 15th, so the goal is near. Stay strong everyone and best wishes.

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I go to meet with the nurse on Monday and get my plan then. I'm dreading it!