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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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Proud of you for 8 pre op days! I just finished my 4th and like you it's a struggle. Anything worthwhile is worth doing it no matter what. I find sometimes it's not taking this a day at a time but rather an hour at a time. In about another wk (if ur doing this for 2 wks) all this will be over with. Yea. And loosing those 11 lbs must make you proud of yourself! You're doing great. What is ur sleeve date?


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Thank you everyone for your kind words. 5 days left!




You got this girl!! What's 5 compared to 8.. the bulk of it is done and don't forget to keep your eye on the prize!! Do some sudoku? Play a computer game? Read a book or binge watch something... anything goes :)


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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!


I kind of know how you feel, only my pre op diet is meat and veggies ONLY. I know that seems like a dream to most people, but to me, its a NIGHTMARE! Since I was a kid, my diet has been 90%carbs (thats what got me where i am today) itcwill be a struggle for me, but we can do it!!! Good luck and hang in there, you are almost there!!!

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Proud of you for 8 pre op days! I just finished my 4th and like you it's a struggle. Anything worthwhile is worth doing it no matter what. I find sometimes it's not taking this a day at a time but rather an hour at a time. In about another wk (if ur doing this for 2 wks) all this will be over with. Yea. And loosing those 11 lbs must make you proud of yourself! You're doing great. What is ur sleeve date?




Thank you! And 5/31!


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I kind of know how you feel, only my pre op diet is meat and veggies ONLY. I know that seems like a dream to most people, but to me, its a NIGHTMARE! Since I was a kid, my diet has been 90%carbs (thats what got me where i am today) itcwill be a struggle for me, but we can do it!!! Good luck and hang in there, you are almost there!!!

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Good luck to you too! And I miss carbs terribly [emoji30]


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Hang in there! I like sugar free popcicles, maybe that could be a change for you.

I'm on day 10 of my liquid diet. I just keep thinking, this will be the hardest diet I will do, then once I have surgery, I will be able to slowly incorporate more and more of a variety of things. Don't lose the focus and what you started the process for!

I pray you can continue on. Sending you good vibes for strength and endurance.

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You guys are the best! ALways learn something and get an insight. Thanks!! AmadaWho I hope you are now almost done. So hard when you're in it - so hardly a memory when it's behind you! I can barely remember - it's all a blur even though I'm only 5 weeks out. ha ha maybe it's my memory or I just wanted to forget. Soon it will be over!

Now I understand why I can't stomach Protein shakes! I hate sweet! that's it. Too bad they don't make 'chips and dip' flavour or 'doritos' or KFC!! They would have some takers!

Hope everyone is doing well on this Monday morning!

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You guys are the best! ALways learn something and get an insight. Thanks!! AmadaWho I hope you are now almost done. So hard when you're in it - so hardly a memory when it's behind you! I can barely remember - it's all a blur even though I'm only 5 weeks out. ha ha maybe it's my memory or I just wanted to forget. Soon it will be over!
Now I understand why I can't stomach Protein shakes! I hate sweet! that's it. Too bad they don't make 'chips and dip' flavour or 'doritos' or KFC!! They would have some takers!
Hope everyone is doing well on this Monday morning!


My fiancé had the same conversation about salty flavored shake haha. And yes! Tomorrow's the day! It's finally (almost) here!!


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I'm still in the early stages so I have a ton of questions! Those of you who are strictly liquids are you Kaiser patients or are you seeing Dr's from other insurance carriers? Sorry to be nosey, just very curious about the whole process!

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