2 week Liquid Diet Cheat

[Lanie992 168]

On 12/26/2020 at 8:07 AM, mil_unloaded said:

Thanks friend, you’re so right. And I’m prone to depression this time of year (Seasonal Depression due to the darkness, we’re in sunny California, so it’s common!). I have been sticking to the diet since Christmas Eve (when I indulged a little), and I feel better with regards to the guilt. I’ve forgiven myself. It’s ok to make mistakes as long as you learn from them and move on. Much love to you as well.

Yes! And so sorry about the depression -- I have it too unfortunately. Winter months, even in warmer climates, can be depressing. You're doing great and will do just fine!

[Nonnie68 3]

On 12/25/2020 at 8:36 PM, TexasSleeveGal said:

Thank everyone so much! I am definitely motivated to finish out this pre op strong. No more cheats! Also my grandma had been making me liquid Soups of carrot, celery, squash and thats whats getting through I absolutely can NOT with the broths.

Can you share your grandma's recipes for the veggie Soups? Would love to know, since that helped you get past the broths.

[TexasSleeveGal 9]

Update: currently in the hospital recovering after getting the gastric sleeve! Pain is minimal, just feel full of gas, trying to walk it off. My input output is good also!

[RTL1234 99]

Yay awesome!! Congrats!!!

[TexasSleeveGal 9]

On 12/28/2020 at 10:10 PM, Nonnie68 said:

Can you share your grandma's recipes for the veggie Soups? Would love to know, since that helped you get past the broths.

From what she told me was she just blended and strained out the vegetables. She has made me carrot, celery, zucchini, and chicken broth. She said she just added a couple of spices and strained.

[Nonnie68 3]

On 12/31/2020 at 10:34 AM, TexasSleeveGal said:

From what she told me was she just blended and strained out the vegetables. She has made me carrot, celery, zucchini, and chicken broth. She said she just added a couple of spices and strained.

Thank you for letting me know! And glad to hear your procedure went well!

[Christina J. 17]

I definitely cheated on the second day but then I felt so bad about it that I just tried my best to not cheat again. By the fourth day it became more routine and I just keep focusing on the goal.

[Lizp5 3]

How did my your surgery go? I’m preop 11 days and I cheated bad these last 2 days and now I’m scared my surgery will be canceled.

[mil_unloaded 80]

6 hours ago, Lizp5 said:

How did my your surgery go? I’m preop 11 days and I cheated bad these last 2 days and now I’m scared my surgery will be canceled.

My surgery went fine, I’m almost 3 months post op. Don’t cheat anymore and you’ll likely be fine. I had a two week pre-op diet, how long is yours? Good luck!

[Pilot my best self 51]

The first day of my 2 week liquid diet my daughter made cupcakes (I haven’t told her what I’m doing, other than it’s a simple procedure). I ate 3 that day. And throughout the week was so tempted. Kept dipping my finger into the frosting for a small taste til I finally told her to eat them or throw them away. She threw them away. Lucky for her she doesn’t have the sweet tooth I have!

But had surgery yesterday without any issues.

[Lizp5 3]

10 minutes ago, Pilot my best self said:

The first day of my 2 week liquid diet my daughter made cupcakes (I haven’t told her what I’m doing, other than it’s a simple procedure). I ate 3 that day. And throughout the week was so tempted. Kept dipping my finger into the frosting for a small taste til I finally told her to eat them or throw them away. She threw them away. Lucky for her she doesn’t have the sweet tooth I have!

But had surgery yesterday without any issues.

I’m glad it went good, congratulations!!

[WanderingHeart 140]

16 hours ago, Lizp5 said:

How did my your surgery go? I’m preop 11 days and I cheated bad these last 2 days and now I’m scared my surgery will be canceled.

Hey I am also struggling with pre-op. Today was my first day. I’m allowed liquids, Protein Shakes, 2 lean solid Proteins like eggs, chicken, Greek yogurt, and vegetables. No fat/carbs. I feel like I’m starving, my head hurts, and I have a short fuse with my twins.
Considering that all these docs have different pre-op diets, it feels somewhat arbitrary and I hate doing things that don’t feel meaningful. So I just re-frame it in my mind “this is a challenge I can overcome and I’ll feel good knowing I did if.” Other diets felt pointless after awhile bc I knew I couldn’t sustain it forever. I’m like - 10 days - I can do this! I’m just hoping it gets easier!!

[Lizp5 3]

You can overcome it just be strong . In just a matter of time you will be able to have closer to a regular diet.

[Pilot my best self 51]

5 hours ago, WanderingHeart said:

Hey I am also struggling with pre-op. Today was my first day. I’m allowed liquids, Protein Shakes, 2 lean solid Proteins like eggs, chicken, Greek yogurt, and vegetables. No fat/carbs. I feel like I’m starving, my head hurts, and I have a short fuse with my twins.
Considering that all these docs have different pre-op diets, it feels somewhat arbitrary and I hate doing things that don’t feel meaningful. So I just re-frame it in my mind “this is a challenge I can overcome and I’ll feel good knowing I did if.” Other diets felt pointless after awhile bc I knew I couldn’t sustain it forever. I’m like - 10 days - I can do this! I’m just hoping it gets easier!!

I know I’ve been there too. Do the best you can. Though I think the closer you are to your surgery the more important it is to stick to it. Especially the 2 day liquid before surgery.
You have got this!!

[jmarie26 9]

On 3/27/2021 at 6:38 PM, WanderingHeart said:

Hey I am also struggling with pre-op. Today was my first day. I’m allowed liquids, Protein Shakes, 2 lean solid Proteins like eggs, chicken, Greek yogurt, and vegetables. No fat/carbs. I feel like I’m starving, my head hurts, and I have a short fuse with my twins.
Considering that all these docs have different pre-op diets, it feels somewhat arbitrary and I hate doing things that don’t feel meaningful. So I just re-frame it in my mind “this is a challenge I can overcome and I’ll feel good knowing I did if.” Other diets felt pointless after awhile bc I knew I couldn’t sustain it forever. I’m like - 10 days - I can do this! I’m just hoping it gets easier!!

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I had a similar pre-op diet plan. It had categories and I could eat so many servings from each per day. I basically ate a serving of something every two hours. I did try to save at least 5 Protein servings for dinner so I could have an actual chicken breast. Anyway, I was not hungry at all. I actually didn't eat as much as I was allowed. But if I hadn't broken it down like I did, I am sure I would have struggled a lot more.

(Not sure why the formatting is giving me such a hard time...)

Edited April 1, 2021 by jmarie26