May 30th Surgery Buddies? & 2 week liquid diet!

[BetterEveryDay 16]

Hay PCOSSUCKS, I'm sure a little popcorn as a one-off will not affect your surgery - the thing is I guess to make sure that is all it is and that there's no more slip-ups!

I find it really motivating to watch Youtubers who have lost all the weight they wanted to and how amazing they lok and feel. I also have a list of things to do instead of eating as my go-to when the cravings strike. My house has never been cleaner!

HOpe you are able to take some 'me time' today. Be kind to yourself - this ain't easy!

[Kimbero 167]

Hi guys, i have surgery on May 29, so im in single digits...yay this is day 7 of a 14 day liquid diet im allowed 3 Protein Shakes, 1 sugar free Jello or sugar free popsicle a day. Lots of Water. I am allowed Decaf coffee but not a coffee drinker. So far lost 9 lbs, and I'm surprised at how good i feel. Really no hunger pains at all. The smell drives me crazy, but that passes quickly. I used my jello as my treat most days, and savor every spoonful. Good luck to us all, we are on the final lap to be on the losers bench.

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[PCOSSUCKS 96]

Hay PCOSSUCKS, I'm sure a little popcorn as a one-off will not affect your surgery - the thing is I guess to make sure that is all it is and that there's no more slip-ups!
I find it really motivating to watch Youtubers who have lost all the weight they wanted to and how amazing they lok and feel. I also have a list of things to do instead of eating as my go-to when the cravings strike. My house has never been cleaner! [emoji6]
HOpe you are able to take some 'me time' today. Be kind to yourself - this ain't easy!

Thank you...I do watch YouTube for inspiration. I’m sure I’m being too dramatic [emoji23][emoji23]

[Frustr8 7,886]

So Better Every Day where are you located and where are you having your surgery? I first guessed UK because I've heard of others on milk pre surgery diets, then I thought Australia, New Zealand or Canada, at least a Commonwealth country. Now I'm not sure, I'm 🌝baffled, which is a new location. Shoot, you might even be in South Africa. So confess, where in this lovely🌏 world are you?

[BetterEveryDay 16]

Hey Frustr8, I am in the UK! Having my surgery in Cornwall.

My family are having pizza for tea - I have withdrawn to the bedroom to escape the delicious smell!

BUT - I have survived the weekend with no slip-ups - Yay! Another week at work and then it is operation time.

WHen's your surgery?

[azmassage2000 7]

I am may 29 can’t seem to find anyone going in on the same date

[Kimbero 167]

I am may 29 can’t seem to find anyone going in on the same date

I am also the 29. So surgery buddy

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[azmassage2000 7]

I am also the 29. So surgery buddy

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Yea

[pnhough 1]

Same surgery date!! this pre op diet stinks!!

[BetterEveryDay 16]

Yep, it isn't easy! This evening has been the hardest so far. I've been really hungry!

[PCOSSUCKS 96]

I’m doing MUCH better today. I even took my kids to ihop and I just had coffee with my vanilla Protein Drink in it. It really helped.

[Kimbero 167]

Yes the 2 week liquid diet isnt easy, but it will be worth it. I started journaling on day 1 just to pre occupy my time, and im taking it 1 day at a time so each day i act like its day one, here we are half way thru ....yayayay

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[PCOSSUCKS 96]

So I made some sugar free pudding with Protein Powder. It really helped with the not eating.

[BetterEveryDay 16]

THe coffee sounds yummmmmmmy! I'm only allowed 3-4 pints of semi-skimmed milk, one cup of clear broth, and a sugar free jelly (which I don't like!). Looking forward to making my coffee with a vanilla Protein Shake after the surgery though. I've found a really yummy sugar free Syrup that I put a tiny bit into my milk and coffee and it really is delicious.

Hard again today, but I am only 9 days away from my surgery now. I'm drinking my stock, then off out to mow the lawn for some exercise.

Hope you've all had a good day!

[miss_smiles 192]

I'm May 30th!!!! 10 days till the op for me! I'm on day 6 of liquid diet, and surprised at how much easier it gets. I usually go out to the bars on Friday and Saturday nights and this is the first time in a LONG TIME I have stayed in on the weekends, and to be honest the first time I have not drank on a weekend in who the hell knows how long. I went out for happy hour with coworkers after work briefly and it was STRANGE being in a bar and not drinking! I do not think that is the scene I want to be in post-op.

Also, i went out to eat with friends and I had black coffee+protein shake, and unsweetened iced tea while they were eating fried chicken with fries, fried mac and cheese bites, and all this delicious looking food. I know I am doing this for a reason, but I sure as hell hope it gets easier. I had the sleeve before and 6 months post op if a slipped up it wouldn't be so bad, now that i'm getting the bypass I have the chance of dumping syndrome so i am even more scared of something going wrong.