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I would love to hear everyone's experience with there pre-op diets. I start mine tomorrow for 2 weeks. What helped make it easier and what made it harder. Is there anything you wish you would have known then ? Did you cheat ? Were you moody ? Tell me the details

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I had to drink 4 shakes a day but I could also have 1 serving each of Yogurt, unflavored applesauce, sf pudding, sf Jello, 1/2 cup cooked veggies & 1/2 cup oatmeal

I spaced my meals out every 2 hrs. It seemed that I was constantly eating. So it took the urge to snack away.

I did not cheat..I was afraid of having surgery delayed/canceled if I didn't lose enough.

I was extremely tired the first couple of days but felt better on day 3.

Don't be afraid to be around people who are eating. I Carried my lunch box (it looks like a purse) everywhere filled with things that I could eat. Not one eatery/movie theater said anything to me.

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I can have 4 shakes day , 8 oz of skim milk, 1 cup of sugar free pudding with Protein powder mixed in , and a cup of low carb yogurt . And then the usual unlimited Popsicles broth and stock . @@cindyw41 I am going to try the every 2 hrs to eat., that sounds helpful . My husband took me out to dinner and my stomach is in knots because I'm so nervous. But I know I got this !!

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Once I was past the first 3 days, I wasn't hungry anymore. Ketosis kicked in and took over. After that it was a breeze. You'll do great!

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The schedule does vary depending on your doc. Mine wants 10 days of shakes with one cup of veg per day no solids at all. I am at day two of my second pre-op. This is my second pre-op as I also did one for my band several years ago. I'm having a sleeve done now after an erosion. I agree with Cindy that after the first few days it gets way easier. Trust me 100% once you're done surgery and seeing results these two weeks will be a distant memory! One month post op on my band I was laughing about how much I whined... :)

Now focus, you've got this!

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The schedule does vary depending on your doc. Mine wants 10 days of shakes with one cup of veg per day no solids at all. I am at day two of my second pre-op. This is my second pre-op as I also did one for my band several years ago. I'm having a sleeve done now after an erosion. I agree with Cindy that after the first few days it gets way easier. Trust me 100% once you're done surgery and seeing results these two weeks will be a distant memory! One month post op on my band I was laughing about how much I whined... :)

Now focus, you've got this!

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Keep busy and follow your surgeons plan. It will soon be a distant memory! It works! CRystal Light and Dasani sweetener adds great flavors to Protein shakes.

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