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changesin2017    10

changesin2017
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Day 3 of preop liquid diet.....this is hard! My doctor allows no food.....3 shakes a day and I can have broth, sugar free Jello and popsicles, oand other no calorie sugar free noncarbonated drinks. Any pointers or helpful suggestions.....'cause right about now I would kill for wine and cheeseburgers!

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My surgery is on the 23rd and I started my preop diet on the 4th, so I've been doing this for a week. My best advice is to stay busy! When you want to eat, go for a walk, drink some Water or brush your teeth. Keep at it- you will see the pounds coming off soon if you haven't already! It's only been a week and I lost 13 pounds on this preop diet. I can relate to it being hard, night time is the worst for me so I have been going to bed earlier than usual. But I just wanted to send a note of encouragement that if I can do it, anyone can do it. (I have to admit I cheated and ate something off my diet two days ago, but I got right back on it and it was my only cheat)!

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You pretty much have to just suffer through it. This is the hardest part in my opinion because you still feel hunger and are not used to the low Cal's.

My Dr allowed Protein Snacks like cheese or deli meat when I just couldn't handle the growling, maybe yours will too.

I lost 25lbs during this time. It's also a good time to practice drinking small amounts frequently.

HW 385 SW 359 CW 305 Sleeved 10/5/16

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JamieLogical    8,684

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sleep a lot. I just tried to go to bed as early as possible to avoid eating. Plus I was exhausted anyway.

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changesin2017    10

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It's funny that it seems we are all on the same wavelength. I've been going to bed early just so I won't think about food and even staying late at the office to avoid going home and thinking about dinner! My doctor did say it's fine to use maybe a teaspoon of sugar-free pudding mix to flavor my shakes so I have been doing that. He requires the Bariatric Advantage shakes and I got the vanilla, figuring that would be easier to flavor. I am just sick of sweet.....wish there was a way to flavor more savory. He does allow coffee and I am thinking about maybe trying the shake mix blended with a cup of strong, dark coffee in the morning. Has anyone done this? Hoping it will be like a frothy, iced coffee drink.

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It's funny that it seems we are all on the same wavelength. I've been going to bed early just so I won't think about food and even staying late at the office to avoid going home and thinking about dinner! My doctor did say it's fine to use maybe a teaspoon of sugar-free pudding mix to flavor my shakes so I have been doing that. He requires the Bariatric Advantage shakes and I got the vanilla, figuring that would be easier to flavor. I am just sick of sweet.....wish there was a way to flavor more savory. He does allow coffee and I am thinking about maybe trying the shake mix blended with a cup of strong, dark coffee in the morning. Has anyone done this? Hoping it will be like a frothy, iced coffee drink.

I blended my shakes with coffee a lot pre-op and once I was allowed coffee post-op. It's delicious!

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yippee....hoooray.....good to know....I am going to try it in the morning! BTW you look amazing! I checked out your profile, wanting to see someone that was way past surgery day. Looks like you are doing great with long-term goals. That is so encouraging!!!!

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yippee....hoooray.....good to know....I am going to try it in the morning! BTW you look amazing! I checked out your profile, wanting to see someone that was way past surgery day. Looks like you are doing great with long-term goals. That is so encouraging!!!!

Thanks! I am doing awesome. I have maintained at goal for 15+ month and I completed a full marathon in September!

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It's funny that it seems we are all on the same wavelength. I've been going to bed early just so I won't think about food and even staying late at the office to avoid going home and thinking about dinner! My doctor did say it's fine to use maybe a teaspoon of sugar-free pudding mix to flavor my shakes so I have been doing that. He requires the Bariatric Advantage shakes and I got the vanilla, figuring that would be easier to flavor. I am just sick of sweet.....wish there was a way to flavor more savory. He does allow coffee and I am thinking about maybe trying the shake mix blended with a cup of strong, dark coffee in the morning. Has anyone done this? Hoping it will be like a frothy, iced coffee drink.

Here's a link for some ideas I found on pinterest

https://www.pinterest.com/eggface/protein-shakes-and-smoothies/

Try the banana Foster shake. Made it last night and kids were in love with it also

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It's funny that it seems we are all on the same wavelength. I've been going to bed early just so I won't think about food and even staying late at the office to avoid going home and thinking about dinner! My doctor did say it's fine to use maybe a teaspoon of sugar-free pudding mix to flavor my shakes so I have been doing that. He requires the Bariatric Advantage shakes and I got the vanilla, figuring that would be easier to flavor. I am just sick of sweet.....wish there was a way to flavor more savory. He does allow coffee and I am thinking about maybe trying the shake mix blended with a cup of strong, dark coffee in the morning. Has anyone done this? Hoping it will be like a frothy, iced coffee drink.

Here's a link for some ideas I found on pinterest

https://www.pinterest.com/eggface/protein-shakes-and-smoothies/

Try the banana Foster shake. Made it last night and kids were in love with it also

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Those look delicious but most won't work for me preop but I'm sure saving them for post-op!!!

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hi,today is my firstday on my liquid diet. my surgery date is January 25, i am so excited, but a whole month of a liquid diet will take a lot of creativity! are your 3 shakes a day protien shakes? Have you thought of using V8 juice? I'll have to ask my surgeon about eating Jello? when is your surgery?

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hi,today is my firstday on my liquid diet. my surgery date is January 25, i am so excited, but a whole month of a liquid diet will take a lot of creativity! are your 3 shakes a day protien shakes? Have you thought of using V8 juice? I'll have to ask my surgeon about eating Jello? when is your surgery?

Bariatric advantage shakes, no juice allowed. I can have broth, sugar free jello and popsicles, and sugar free drinks but nothing carbonated. My date is the 19th. I'm not gonna lie....this is rough....really hard. I'm struggling but determined to make it! Just keeping my eye on the prize and doing a lot of praying![emoji120]

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