I'm new to this forum and just looking for some encouragement. Surgery is on the 28th of July and I have one week of pre op diet left and it's killing me. So lethargic and weak, struggling to get through work and I haven't lost any weight even though Ive been 100% sticking to it!! I'm doing the optifast diet so three meal replacements and two cups of veggies a day. Am allowed sugar free jelly and sugar free liquids (cordial and diet softdrink).. I feel like I need some meat for energy!! Will it stop my liver from getting smaller if I add some lean meat to one of my veggie serves?

Stick with it. I felt the same way, but it turned around. You should be getting your energy from protein. Meat is just more protein.

Having similar issues. Surgery is the 28th for me, too, and I also have one week to go. My program demands a high protein liquid diet. I can have sugar-free protein shakes, sugar-free popcicles, strained cream soups, broth with protein powder, and nonfat Greek yogurt. I miss chewing and I've been extremely emotional.

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Im going on my last week also abd haven't lost any weight. I have been firm on this but nothing it can become depressing. It will be over soon you can do it

I am getting sleeved the 28th of July too. I a, finding it hard on the preop diet but it is getting slightly better as the week ends. Just stick with it. Going into the weekend I am dreading sitting around and not eating much. I bought a book to ready. Hopefully it steers my mind from thinking about food. Good luck next Friday.

Hi friends!

I am also getting surgery on 7/28. Yay, we should follow each other's progress since we'll be on the same timeline.

I'm starting liquid diet tomorrow and definitely not looking forward to it.

I hope it gets easier for you! Like PrayingForWeightLoss I am worried about starting this on the weekend. Will have to think of ways to occupy my mind.

Hello! This is my first time posting. I am having surgery on August 2nd. I am starting to get that nervous excited feeling! My program doesn't require me to do the two week pre-op liquid diet, but just so I could make sure I hit surgery weight goal (I'm about 4 to 5 lbs from hitting it) I started doing protein shakes on Monday and find it really is hard! I ended up taking a break today due to a massive headache (grateful the liquid diet was self imposed and not required). I have found the conversations here so inspiring, thanks for sharing your experiences so far! I wish you all the best of luck on the 28th!

Hello from Oz This is my first post and am looking forward to meeting fellow sleevers.

I am having surgery on 8/8 and on day 17 of my 35 day pre-op diet. So far it hasnt been too bad, Im on 3 Optifast meals plus unlimited green veges and a selection of fruits per day. Apart from the week one headaches I havent had any problems although Opti Choc bars give me wind and the poops!

Good Luck all

Thanks for your replies everyone! Just gotta push through!

sunshinejoe im also in Oz, whereabouts are you?

Hello from Oz [emoji4] This is my first post and am looking forward to meeting fellow sleevers.
I am having surgery on 8/8 and on day 17 of my 35 day pre-op diet. So far it hasnt been too bad, Im on 3 Optifast meals plus unlimited green veges and a selection of fruits per day. Apart from the week one headaches I havent had any problems although Opti Choc bars give me wind and the poops!
Good Luck all

Sunshine, 17 days is a long time amd well done! You keep going strong. I am on day 7 of 14 and hating it. I have come too far to give up though.

Pre op diet is easy compared to what you have to do after the surgery you will be fine

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On 21/07/2017 at 6:10 PM, Crunchie13 said:

Thanks for your replies everyone! Just gotta push through!

sunshinejoe im also in Oz, whereabouts are you?

Hi Crunchie Im in Newcastle

Hi all,
I am in Melbourne and having the gastric sleeve on 26 th July. I am feeling hungry.

I am hungry too and I'm only on day 2!

But I keep telling myself this is temporary! And envisioning myself a year from now as a badass runner with strong, defined arms!

What are yall's coping mechanisms for when you start to feel your mind playing tricks on you?

The hunger should go at least the pains of hunger I only get head hunger now I'm 1 month post op tomorrow

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On 22/07/2017 at 6:36 PM, SunshineJo said:

Hi Crunchie Im in Newcastle

I'm in Sydney! So close to each other ?