So I start my 10 day pre -op liquid diet on Sunday and I’m freaking out!! I’m hard on myself and scared I’m going to cheat. I tell myself it’s not a option! I have 3 doctors appointments next week and then on the 5th is my big day! I get my gastric bypass!! At my anniversary dinner tonite with my husband I sat there and the fear hit me. This is happening emotions are running wild, I keep asking myself am I making the right choice? I love food and it’s my comfort. I have to remind myself I’ve been so unhappy with myself for many years that it will be the best decision I’ve given myself. My one else in the last stretch and feeling this way?

I felt that way at first .. and did what many people do before starting the liquid diet .. food funeral. I ate my fav, drank my last coffee .. and made a cake to celebrate.. I won’t lie and tell you I didn’t cheat.. I drank two beers on my 4th day if I remember correctly .. celebrating my mother is back.. but this last week I kept my self from looking at food... and kept my self all liquid plus I’m too scared to be turn down now that I fear to cheat again. I know the outcome is worth it.


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

My surgery is the 5th as well! I’m finishing day 5 of my two week pre-op diet today. Honestly I was scared about cheating but I am so surprised and happy with myself so far. I’ve just been telling myself it’s not an option and just like any other doctors orders I follow I am doing the same and it makes it easier. Just fair warning the first few days are definitely hard because your body is not used to it so I was a crabby mess for 3 days now things have leveled out and I actually feel great! Lots of water when I think I’m getting hungry and just doing other stuff to keep busy! I can’t believe we’re 9 days away!! Seems so surreal!

Hi there

My surgery is a bit later - 14th - and I am definitely nervous. And you know, rightly so. It is major surgery! Rerouting your digestive system is big.

It is a good reminder, I reckon, of how important it is to get this part of my life in order. And maybe down the track, remembering how hard this bit is (and the post op) will help keep me on my new life path...

Good luck, my friend. I look forward to reading your journey.

My surgery is the 14th also. I started Atkins on October 1st and have lost 29 pounds. I start my pre- op liquid on Wednesday. I’m a little worried about being super hungry, with no fat. Thanksgiving was rough, and the popcorn smell at the theater today about killed me. I think I might blow up if one more person asks why I need surgery if I can stick to my diet this long. Nobody who hasn’t lived it doesn’t understand how keeping it off is the impossible part. Good luck, your day is close. You will be so healthy and feel so good. It will be worth it.

I think it is normal to be scared you will cheat but if possible set yourself up for success by not having your favorite solid foods around.

Im on a week now of liquids and yes it hard and yes I’m hungry. But we go through months of jumping hoops to let this stop us now! You will be able to follow it!