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kgarrettsatx    109

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Ok 7/26 sisters. I boo booed already on my first day of my preop diet. Booooo. Im on a less than 800 cal a day diet. 2 Protein shake meal replacements2water, low carb low sugar kind of diet and well i did great all day. Got home and ate some lean chicken and greenbeans then saw some leftover chili in a bowl. Heated that bad boy up and used it as dip for a large handful of chips!!!! NOOOOOOOOO. ive got to do better.

Another question for yall. I know there is no caffeine after surg. I am sooo addicted to coffee and get horrible headaches without the caffeine. Thats the only caffeine i drink. I dont do cokes and stuff. Im thinking inshould wean myself off now so im not ultra miserable after surg. What r you all doing????? And anybsiggestions how to wean myself NOW or just go cold tirkey. Im seriously scared of what ill turn into!!!

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Rocshae    45

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I'm a 25ther, but I figured you might let me throw in with ya'll 26ers! I'm scared....but really know I'm doing the right thing for my life. I'll let ya'll know how things go!!! Nancy K.

Welcome, and good luck!

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Rocshae    45

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Rocshae, how is your preop diet going?

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Going really well so far, I started the 12th so I have 8 more days to go! I am struggling to get my Water in(any suggestions would be awesome) but I really like my Protein shakes so I really haven't been hungry. I do notice all the food advertisements more which makes me a little emotional but, I know that I'm better off following the path I'm on. Good luck to everyone we are getting really close now.

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Can you have sugar free crystal light? That really helps me get all my Water in.

I can have crystal light that's a good suggestion, thanks!

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Rocshae    45

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Ok 7/26 sisters. I boo booed already on my first day of my preop diet. Booooo. Im on a less than 800 cal a day diet. 2 Protein shake meal replacements2water, low carb low sugar kind of diet and well i did great all day. Got home and ate some lean chicken and greenbeans then saw some leftover chili in a bowl. Heated that bad boy up and used it as dip for a large handful of chips!!!! NOOOOOOOOO. ive got to do better.

Another question for yall. I know there is no caffeine after surg. I am sooo addicted to coffee and get horrible headaches without the caffeine. Thats the only caffeine i drink. I dont do cokes and stuff. Im thinking inshould wean myself off now so im not ultra miserable after surg. What r you all doing????? And anybsiggestions how to wean myself NOW or just go cold tirkey. Im seriously scared of what ill turn into!!!

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I quit caffeine cold turkey 4 yrs ago and never looked back. All I drink now is Water and occasionally juice. I can honestly say that I can sleep so much better without it. Good luck to you which ever way you decide to go!

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ChaCha77    74

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Ok 7/26 sisters. I boo booed already on my first day of my preop diet. Booooo. Im on a less than 800 cal a day diet. 2 Protein shake meal replacements2water, low carb low sugar kind of diet and well i did great all day. Got home and ate some lean chicken and greenbeans then saw some leftover chili in a bowl. Heated that bad boy up and used it as dip for a large handful of chips!!!! NOOOOOOOOO. ive got to do better.

Another question for yall. I know there is no caffeine after surg. I am sooo addicted to coffee and get horrible headaches without the caffeine. Thats the only caffeine i drink. I dont do cokes and stuff. Im thinking inshould wean myself off now so im not ultra miserable after surg. What r you all doing????? And anybsiggestions how to wean myself NOW or just go cold tirkey. Im seriously scared of what ill turn into!!!

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I had to quit caffeine months ago for the surgery and I had to wean myself slowly as well. I would say don't do cold turkey, but time is limited, so you might have to with surgery in a week. You will already be a grouch because you are hungry, now you can just blame it on the coffee. Good luck, throw the chips in the garbage!!

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kgarrettsatx    109

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Ekg was normal!!!!! Yayyyyy wheeew. Was super nervous. Gave up caffeine cold turkey today!! We shall see!!! Pray for everyone around me lol

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tanktalken    46

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I'll be sure to let you all know how I feel! Just think of me sometime in the afternoon and say a quick prayer for me!!! I'm nervous, but that's a no duh, isn't?

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annagene12    4

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I cheated hardcore on the first day. Went out and had a full Thai food meal, appetizers and everything. It was so gross and I knew as I was doing it I was eating well past the point of fullness. I cheated the next day too on some carne asada and avocado. Best steak I have ever eaten LOL. But I told myself that I would never again after that. I reread posts about complications, fatty livers being cracked, longer recovery times, etc and I realized that this wasn't punishment. It was to help me have a safer surgery and if I valued my health I would need the muster up the strength to do this and stop making excuses for myself. I am not going to agonize over it, berate myself, or ask for support. I screwed up, I am not endorsing doing what I did, and all you can do is take it from there. So, since then, I haven't cheated and don't plan on it.

It is rough. Really rough. Honestly, the first day was hands down the worst. I went a little crazy and and started to doubt whether I should have surgery. But it passed. I feel much more in control. My hunger has subsided and I am having a lot more savory broths like miso to help me. I too am a HARDCORE caffeine addict, and I really think that my initial craziness was from cutting it off. I stopped cold turkey, caffeine is a diuretic and staying hydrated is especially important for this surgery. You will have headaches. You feel like s***. You will l and irritable. My poor boyfriend...I say if we can get through this anything is possible! LOL. :rolleyes: Weaning is prolonging the inevitable. My surgeon said that after surgery very moderate intake is okay but only healed. So, take it day by day. Even hour by hour.

You got it girl! Channel you inner warrior goddess and regain self control and finish strong.

Ok 7/26 sisters. I boo booed already on my first day of my preop diet. Booooo. Im on a less than 800 cal a day diet. 2 Protein shake meal replacements2water, low carb low sugar kind of diet and well i did great all day. Got home and ate some lean chicken and greenbeans then saw some leftover chili in a bowl. Heated that bad boy up and used it as dip for a large handful of chips!!!! NOOOOOOOOO. ive got to do better.

Another question for yall. I know there is no caffeine after surg. I am sooo addicted to coffee and get horrible headaches without the caffeine. Thats the only caffeine i drink. I dont do cokes and stuff. Im thinking inshould wean myself off now so im not ultra miserable after surg. What r you all doing????? And anybsiggestions how to wean myself NOW or just go cold tirkey. Im seriously scared of what ill turn into!!!


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kgarrettsatx    109

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So far so good with my zero caffeine today. Yall are my rock. Had two cups of Decaf. Maybe it tricked my brain into thinking its caffeine. Hahahaha. Whatever works. So so glad i went cold tirkey a week before mybsirg so indidnt add to the agony.

Went to the hospital today for my preop tests. The room ill b in is like a darn hotel. Omg. Im actually more excited. There is a little living room area for my hubby with a pull out sleepersofa in my room.eeeeek im so excited!!!!

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Rocshae    45

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Ok, so I'm on day nine of my pre-op liquid diet and I'm starting to get some hunger pains when I smell other people's food. Is this just my head hunger? Or I'm I actually hungry? I have done so well up until now.

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deekel8    72

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Ok, so here's the pep talk I give myself when I smell something good and am tempted to cheat on liquid diet. Maybe it'll help someone else.

"Hang in there! You are sooo close. When you smell something good, get up and brush your teeth. Or smell something peppermint, lemon or whatever scent you like. Drink a bunch of things to get through it, whether its mint tea, Vitamin Water Zero, broth, etc. You can do it! Remember you will be able to eat things you love again in a couple of months, just in normal portions"

WE GOT THIS!

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deekel8    72

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So far so good with my zero caffeine today. Yall are my rock. Had two cups of Decaf. Maybe it tricked my brain into thinking its caffeine. Hahahaha. Whatever works. So so glad i went cold tirkey a week before mybsirg so indidnt add to the agony.

Went to the hospital today for my preop tests. The room ill b in is like a darn hotel. Omg. Im actually more excited. There is a little living room area for my hubby with a pull out sleepersofa in my room.eeeeek im so excited!!!!

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Good job on cutting caffeine! So glad EKG was good. Nice you got to see your room! I've never even been inside the hospital Im going to so have no idea what Im getting into, lol

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kgarrettsatx    109

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Im freaking out and overwhelmed and excited all at the same time. Lol. Cant wait to prepare this weekend. 3 more days!!!!!

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