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Hey guys, today is my first day on this app. My surgery is Wednesday the 24th. I am so nervous about feeling pain, also this 14 day diet is such a busttt, i don’t try hard enough, i am so weak to food it’s really sad. I was going so well, but i cooked for my family and i had to taste the food and have the texture of the food in my mouth. I feel so disgusted with myself. So i have to start all over again.... any suggestions for this 2 week(well 7 days left now) to go smooth?

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Keep in mind that docs have been known to cancel surgery if the liver hasn't reduced on the pre-op diet. Doesn't happen often, but it does happen.

It's important to not cheat. If you do cheat, cheat with Protein only. (Don't cheat!) The point of the diet is to restrict carbs to shrink your liver.

If cooking triggers you...don't cook:)

Best wishes on a safe effective procedure! Keep us posted:)

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Keep in mind that docs have been known to cancel surgery if the liver hasn't reduced on the pre-op diet. Doesn't happen often, but it does happen.
It's important to not cheat. If you do cheat, cheat with Protein only. (Don't cheat!) The point of the diet is to restrict carbs to shrink your liver.
If cooking triggers you...don't cook:)
Best wishes on a safe effective procedure! Keep us posted:)

Thank you


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Creekimp13 is exactly right. I have to do a 4 week post op fast and am not at all looking forward to it. However, I intend to do it an stick to the plan exactly. It will make my surgery much safer.

My surgeon already told me that she will indeed cancel surgery if pre op diet is not followed. I am required to lose 8% of my excess weight the month before surgery. Plus, I have weekly support meetings at my surgeons office during the 4 week Optifast diet.

I am also the cook in my house but, I have a plan. I am going to cook meals ahead of time and freeze them. I have a foodsaver vacuum sealer that I intend to store and freeze them in. I will prepare enough to get my husband through my pre op diet and at least 1 week post op.

Very important that you stick to your surgeons diet plan. Hang in there and good luck!

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Creekimp13 is exactly right. I have to do a 4 week post op fast and am not at all looking forward to it. However, I intend to do it an stick to the plan exactly. It will make my surgery much safer.
My surgeon already told me that she will indeed cancel surgery if pre op diet is not followed. I am required to lose 8% of my excess weight the month before surgery. Plus, I have weekly support meetings at my surgeons office during the 4 week Optifast diet.
I am also the cook in my house but, I have a plan. I am going to cook meals ahead of time and freeze them. I have a foodsaver vacuum sealer that I intend to store and freeze them in. I will prepare enough to get my husband through my pre op diet and at least 1 week post op.
Very important that you stick to your surgeons diet plan. Hang in there and good luck!

Thank you as well,


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