I am looking to start my pre-op liquid diet in a few weeks from now. How did you all keep from putting food in your mouth? Iv been trying to get up and do a day of it but I always fail. I'm very motivated to get the surgery and change my life, but my brain is controlling my body to the fridge. Any suggestions would be very very nice. Thank you

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The first few days were a struggle.. and I'll admit on day 2 I had a small pretzel stick. But after that, the protein shakes were filling me up. There were days I struggled to get all three shakes in because I just wasn't hungry. I still have a ton of energy and I feel great.

I was allowed to have unlimited onions, green beans and other veggies. That's how I got through! That and fear they would cancel the surgery

Me too- unlimited raw veggies of any kind in between the liquids. My surgeons group are STICKLERS for compliance, but after their NP began the process she talked them into allowing that at least! Lol Guess she had to walk the walk.

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Ohh ok well that makes it easier with unlimited veggies. Thank you I was worried I'd have to buy like 10 boxes of the 20 per box of sugar free popsicles lol

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Veggies???!! I'm so jealous!!

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Being on day 4 of my full liquid diet I can tell you it's not easy. I started with a headache day 1 then day 2 was alright. Day 3 and 4 I just want to chew food. And all the food is tempting. But...I keep saying is this second of temptation going to be worth it if I fail and my operation is cancelled.

It's really hard to keep motivated. So it's one shake at a time. Even one hour at a time.

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Ohh ok well that makes it easier with unlimited veggies. Thank you I was worried I'd have to buy like 10 boxes of the 20 per box of sugar free popsicles lol

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Not all plans allow veggies. Try finding a distraction- walk, color, read, knit, paint your nails, go for a swim (if you're lucky enough to have a pool), call a friend. Good luck!

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The first couple days were the worst I thought about every type of food and wanted it lol but 3-4 day gets easier

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Iv been going outside every time I want to eat this afternoon. my animals think I'm crazy pretty sure! I give them treats instead of feeding myself ( live on a farm) I'm also at the point where I can't gain a pound. Now that I think of it idk if my bariatric team allows veggies, no one at the support group has mentioned it.

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Start by removing all the junk from your pantry and refrigerator.

Take each day on its own, in other words don't think about how long you have to do this.

Every single day of my liquid only diet, I reminded myself of why I was doing this in the first place. Keep your eye on the prize! Remind yourself constantly of that.

The first day is the worst and by the time you hit day 4 it becomes much easier.

Lastly, I would not have survived without good chicken bone broth. Everytime I felt hungry and was sick of the shakes I turned to the broth. Just having that hot cup of delicious broth in my hand to sip on really helped me through. Make sure it is good homemade broth not the crap in the can. That stuff tastes like dishwater......

Best of luck to you!

My 2 week pre op consisted of a very small Protein bar for Breakfast, and 3 (8 oz) Protein shakes. In between I drank Water, crystal light. Had sf Jello and sf Popsicles too. That's it. Yes, I was very hungry at times, but I lost 12 lbs, and it prepared mentally for post surgery eating. P.s. I would have loved to have some fresh vegetables! Consider yourself lucky!

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