Hello...today I’m starting my liquid diet for my surgery date of 3/26/18..... so far so good. No temptations... no regrets. Any advice on how to successfully complete this diet?

Sugar free popsicles were my lifesaver!

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sugar free popsicles were my lifesaver!

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Thank so much....I really appreciate it.

Keep busy, clean the house, do yard work, read the forums, go for long walks, go swimming, ask family and friends to support (if they know). Go clothes shopping, just looking and imagine being in them.... You will do fine

Congrats on the surgery date !

Keep busy, clean the house, do yard work, read the forums, go for long walks, go swimming, ask family and friends to support (if they know). Go clothes shopping, just looking and imagine being in them.... You will do fine [emoji4]
Congrats on the surgery date !

Great Advice!!! Thanks so much and Thank you got you encouragement

@Irwnewlady Sounds like you’re doing great so far. This may sound ridiculous but I completed jigsaw puzzles. My husband and daughter ate normally so food was always around. To maintain focus on pre-op and post-op, I would avoid thinking about food by working on some puzzles. It worked wonders! It was great for my brain and I didn’t cheat once. By the way, you are gorgeous! ?

@Irwnewlady Sounds like you’re doing great so far. This may sound ridiculous but I completed jigsaw puzzles. My husband and daughter ate normally so food was always around. To maintain focus on pre-op and post-op, I would avoid thinking about food by working on some puzzles. It worked wonders! It was great for my brain and I didn’t cheat once. By the way, you are gorgeous! [emoji254]

Wow that is great advice and totally appreciate it.... thank you so much for the compliment.... you made my day!!![emoji847]

The Main thing is stick to the plan they gave you for pre-op. Get your protein shakes in by any means necessary. You will be so so happy you did. The protein shakes are very important if you have found one you like. The pounds will just fall off if you remain disciplined. I messed up with getting my protein in. I feel like I should be down more 7wks in. Wishing you the best.

thank so much... really good advice... my surgery date just got moved up to 3/19/18 so I’m a little anxious. Thanks so much for your encouragement.

Sugar free jello also is a life saver, especially if you need to chew. Sometimes the urge to chew is what drove me mad on the liquid phases.

Good luck, you’ll do great!

sugar free Jello also is a life saver, especially if you need to chew. Sometimes the urge to chew is what drove me mad on the liquid phases.

Good luck, you’ll do great!

Yep... that’s what I’m going through right now.... thanks so much. Awesome advice.

10 hours ago, KatFight said:

@Irwnewlady Sounds like you’re doing great so far. This may sound ridiculous but I completed jigsaw puzzles. My husband and daughter ate normally so food was always around. To maintain focus on pre-op and post-op, I would avoid thinking about food by working on some puzzles. It worked wonders! It was great for my brain and I didn’t cheat once. By the way, you are gorgeous! ?

I agree with Kat you are gorgeous! Congratulations on your surgery date next week! Wishing you a speedy recovery! Let us know how you're doing with your liquid diet and what helped you. My surgery is on 6/18.

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Flavor Ice light. Sugar free freeze pops, I could only find them on amazon for a case of over 100 for about $30. Sounds like a ton but they store in the pantry and are delicious!