Tomorrow begins my 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Not gonna lie.... I am scared. Not of surgery, but of how well I will tolerate this next phase. I'm scared I will fail. I'd appreciate any insight on what to expect and how to cope with challenges from those who have been there already. Thank you in advance!

I was scared too. First couple of days were tough. It is important to have a good support system. I made sure a couple of people at work knew and they helped run interference, like not offering food to me and distracting others who might be planning to bring me goodies. Jello and popsicles helped a lot. Just remember, the liquid diet is to shrink your liver and make surgery safer. Two weeks of liquids before is much better than extra days in the hospital after. You can do this!

My worst day was the 1st day the 2nd day I prepared a little better 3 days it was so easy it gets better hun honestly, take a lot of things with you so you don't run out & get hungry!

This was the scariest part for me but I promise each day gets better. For me day 5 was a turning point. I stopped thinking about food and being starving, I got my energy back and I was forcing myself to eat and drink. I think the two week post op was rough but he second you get your sleeve it becomes easier. I am full on 2 oz of pudding, not just full, full and satisfied. Just remember the end goal and time will fly!

It is scary and I think everyone is nervous about that part but it is worth it. Hardest part for me was when I was away from home and would get hungry. I kept a small cooler in my car with drinks, jello, even microwave soups. Chewing gum helped a lot too.. best of luck.. You got this!