Preparing for 2 week liquid diet😬

[jenifaoh 31]

On 2/14/2019 at 1:14 PM, megolego said:

I had to do the 2 week pre-op Protein Shakes and it was very hard for me but I was like you and had all of my "supplies" (Jello, broth, sugar free popsicles, and of course my Protein shakes) beforehand. I lost 17lbs from the 2 week pre-op diet alone but it was difficult and knowing what I know now, I don't think I would have started earlier than I was required.

I feel you on not doing it too early if you don't have to because of the food restrictions that follow the procedure. I just know that the easier I make it on myself the better off I will be for the two weeks before. I haven't done full days just cutting back on my solid meals through out the day and learning how my body feels when it is truly hungry and not just wanting to chew.

[jenifaoh 31]

I just discovered that peppermint tea is an awesome appetite suppressant! I have been drinking it in place of coffee in the morning to cut back on calories (heavy cream) and caffeine. Late into the morning I wasn’t feeling hungry and was shocked. It was the tea.

[jenifaoh 31]

The test runs did prepare me for the pre op diet. I am on day 5 and doing well. I have been able to not be hungry and extra cranky. I have been low energy and my sleep has been off but aside from that things are going well.