I'm on day 8 of my liquid diet. I'm down 11 lbs. every day is a struggle. I don't even want to eat bad food, I just want to chew something. The worst part of his is I have a texture issue and can't even force myself to eat the sugar free jello or yogurt because it makes me gag. I also don't like coffee.

Anyone have any tips for the next week?

P.S. I'm refusing to leave my house for the Memorial Day BBQ's because that'll put me right over the edge!

Thanks in advance. You guys are always so great!

You will be fine! You either want this or you don't! I am assuming you do! You have made it to this point! DON'T STOP!!!!

okay, I am 11 weeks out.....I made it and I LOVE FOOD! LOVE LOVE FOOD!!!

BUT! I LOVE ME MORE!

The liquids SUCK! yes.

I found that if I really need something to eat during my 2 wk liquid I looked up protein shakes, made ice cream.. FROZEN YOGURT with fruit, frozen sugar free pudding pops. SEARCH THE INTERNET. If it is liquid and you can freeze it YOU GOT THIS!

GOOD LUCK..SEE YOU ON THE LOSERS BENCH!!!

Kell

Hang on girly you're so close & now it's time to practice self control. Don't let all that hard work go to waste, you can make it. Just hold on a couple more days it's all gonna be worth it [emoji4][emoji4]

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I'm trying. I found no sodium broths and they are my life. I'm so sick of the shakes because it's just sweets and normally I don't have a sweet tooth to begin with- I crave salt. The no sodium broths are taking the edge off at least!

Thank you ladies, I appreciate it so much!

Thank you ladies, I appreciate it so much!

1 hour ago, AmandaWho said:

I'm trying. I found no sodium broths and they are my life. I'm so sick of the shakes because it's just sweets and normally I don't have a sweet tooth to begin with- I crave salt. The no sodium broths are taking the edge off at least!

have you tried cream soups or pureeing the vegetable soups?? did your surgeon tell you that those were off limits?

have you tried cream soups or pureeing the vegetable soups?? did your surgeon tell you that those were off limits?

Yeah I'm limited to shakes, clear broth, sugar free jello and Greek yogurt.

1 hour ago, AmandaWho said:

I'm trying. I found no sodium broths and they are my life. I'm so sick of the shakes because it's just sweets and normally I don't have a sweet tooth to begin with- I crave salt. The no sodium broths are taking the edge off at least!

I don't have the sweet tooth either and I've done a lot of broth during my pre-op. You're so close hon, hang in there okay.

15 minutes ago, AmandaWho said:

Yeah I'm limited to shakes, clear broth, sugar free Jello and Greek yogurt.

I was allowed a sensible meal daily, that helped me greatly. Is it possible you can call your doc and ask for some petite carrots or something to crunch on? The carrots are what helped me too, I had to have a crunch myself.

Have you tried chewing gum? That may help with the need to chew.

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I was allowed a sensible meal daily, that helped me greatly. Is it possible you can call your doc and ask for some petite carrots or something to crunch on? The carrots are what helped me too, I had to have a crunch myself.

I asked and they said no [emoji30]

OH my gosh. I feel you! I am on day three of my liquid pre-op diet, and feel like I am dying. I didn't think it was actually possible for me to go this long without actually eating. I'm not joking. I once fasted for three hours and thought that was the hardest thing. We've got this!! We are worth it!!!

Have you tried chewing gum? That may help with the need to chew.

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I do chew gum occasionally but I just got braces so my teeth are perfect for my October wedding haha.

I feel so bad for those that have to do liquids before surgery. They allowed me one sensible meal and three specific snacks and two protein shakes. Day before surgery I was clear liquids. I lost 15 lbs. it seems so strict. I'd have had a really hard time. Good luck to you guys! I am impressed!

The preop was a breeze for me. I was so ready to do this I didnt even want food. Im post op 8 days, and I have no energy I can't stand the tecture of most everything, and I hate sugar free drink mixes. They taste too sweet. I'm really struggling too so I understand. This will be worth it in the end, but the next few weeks are gonna be rough. I will be praying for you. You've got this.

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