I have to do this for a month. I'm scared. I started my pre-op diet three days ago, and I am struggling. I can have all clear liquids, (broths, juices (16 oz) diet juices, etc) and I can have yogurt, cottage cheese, pudding, and jello. I can have 1000 calories or less.

My question is how long did you guy have to be on your diet? And how did you stay focused? How did you hold it all together? Because I'm struggling today,

I did mine for 21 days. It was intense. Are you allowed protein shakes? One of the things I did was mix a protein shake with sugar/fat free jello pudding. Infound it quite filling.

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SW 347
CW 334
Sleeved April 10, 2017

Hi seeker, I'm not required to do a pre-op diet but I'm doing a month long one anyway. Nothing to be scared of I will do only liquid but may have a protein drink once or twice a week if I become too tired, then back to only liquids. I'm also going to be walking.

I've water fasted 27 days and juiced for three weeks. While it isn't the same, I can share with you my experience regarding discipline.

The first three days of liquid diets are generally the hardest. About seven days in I felt pretty good and was able to stay on it much easier. My advice is to measure your portions of solid food and be sure to skim off the top - don't do rounded cups. Drink a lot of water, it helps you feel full. Eat no solid food after 6pm if you can help it ( unless awake lake and eat a late breakfast ) you'll know what works for your body. I suggest the solid food Morning, liquids later, that's what I'm doing.

I wish you well on your journey, you can do this! Drop me an email if you need encouragement

2 minutes ago, mrsdaniel2013 said:

I did mine for 21 days. It was intense. Are you allowed Protein Shakes? One of the things I did was mix a Protein shake with sugar/fat free Jello pudding. Infound it quite filling.

HW 420
SW 347
CW 334
Sleeved April 10, 2017

Oh yes, I forgot to mention my protein shakes! So you just added the shake instead of milk to the pudding mix?

How were your first few days of the diet for you? I just feel a bit alone right now. I know I'm not, I have a great support system, but the hunger makes me irrational.

6 minutes ago, MBird said:

Hi seeker, I'm not required to do a pre-op diet but I'm doing a month long one anyway. Nothing to be scared of I will do only liquid but may have a Protein drink once or twice a week if I become too tired, then back to only liquids. I'm also going to be walking.

I've Water fasted 27 days and juiced for three weeks. While it isn't the same, I can share with you my experience regarding discipline.

The first three days of liquid diets are generally the hardest. About seven days in I felt pretty good and was able to stay on it much easier. My advice is to measure your portions of solid food and be sure to skim off the top - don't do rounded cups. Drink a lot of water, it helps you feel full. Eat no solid food after 6pm if you can help it ( unless awake lake and eat a late breakfast ) you'll know what works for your body. I suggest the solid food Morning, liquids later, that's what I'm doing.

I wish you well on your journey, you can do this! Drop me an email if you need encouragement

Thank you!

It's crazy but for the first time n my life I measure my food- I'm taking this liquid diet seriously, and have followed my DR's meal plan to a T- But today I felt my discipline weaver. Tomorrow will be better.

Thank you for your encouragement. I'm amazed you were able to do 27 on water!

2 weeks. I had to have 2 protein shakes a day and one meal of a lean meat like chicken and steamed vegetables. Or 3 protein shakes

Oh yes, I forgot to mention my protein shakes! So you just added the shake instead of milk to the pudding mix?

How were your first few days of the diet for you? I just feel a bit alone right now. I know I'm not, I have a great support system, but the hunger makes me irrational.

The first 3 days were the absolute hardest. It definitely got easier over time. Youve got this!

HW 420
SW 347
CW 329
Sleeved April 10, 2017

I set a timer for everything. Spread my "meals" out evenly over the day and kept busy between.

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