JUNE SURGERY BUDDIES

[CatLady0626 45]

On 05/31/2023 at 12:24, Carla Ogwin said:

With the liquid diet is anyone working out or all of this weight loss is due to all liquids?

Hi Carla, I haven’t been working out during my liquid diet. Today is day 7 of liquids for me and I am down 8 lbs. I am fairly active most days with a lot of walking but nothing out of the norm during this time.

[Carla Ogwin 91]

Okay so weird I walk every single day and I just feel like I'm not even losing one little pound but I just I just started my liquid diet just been two days but I still have this week and next week but it's not all liquids I'm still able to include a Protein as well

[Danielle22 12]

Guys I am on day 3 of liquid diet and I really don't want to do anything because I don't wanna be around food or by the kitchen. And I just feel like how am I gonna survive 2 weeks of this. Any advice?

[Carla Ogwin 91]

During the day it's ok because no one is here the hard part is when they come home, they eating pizza, or wings, so I just go to my room until they are done then I'll drink my broth or Jello or something. Hang in there.

[sharonwg 110]

Honey - it gets easier; you’re almost through the difficult bit! Keep bury. Have a drink of Water when those phantom hunger pangs hit you. Take yourself out for a walk if you can. Keep telling yourself you got this because it’s only 2 weeks. I’ve just finished my liquid diet and I have my surgery today (it’s almost 2am here). Stay with it and stay strong with everything you have. It’s two weeks out of the rest of your life - you are on the road to living the life you have always imagined. you are a bright star 🌟 x

[CatLady0626 45]

15 minutes ago, starbrightx said:

Guys I am on day 3 of liquid diet and I really don't want to do anything because I don't wanna be around food or by the kitchen. And I just feel like how am I gonna survive 2 weeks of this. Any advice?

I felt (feel) the same way. I'm lucky in that I only have 8 days of liquid before surgery (I'm scheduled for this Friday). I've found a few things helpful in getting through this liquid diet:

• Stay busy with non-food things. I went to work, cleaned our bathrooms, did outside yard work, went shopping / window browsing...
• Make a schedule of your liquids for the day. Like 8am: coffee with Protein Shake, 9am flavored water, 10am sugar free jell-o, 11am broth, etc.... It helps me to have "something" to look forward to and ensure I am drinking enough.
• If you have a family that you typically cook for, ask for help from someone else to do the cooking, or have easy foods. My kids ate some easy convenience food this week; the less time I am in the kitchen, the better.
• Constantly sip on something. Chew gum if you can. I have found these to be good distractions at times.

A lot of people say this is the hardest part of this whole thing. Not sure if that's true, but literally trying to avoid the kitchen and food as much as possible has helped me. I know that is not always possible for everyone, but if it is, I'd say to just avoid and know that this is NOT forever! Good luck

[CatLady0626 45]

15 minutes ago, Carla Ogwin said:

During the day it's ok because no one is here the hard part is when they come home, they eating pizza, or wings, so I just go to my room until they are done then I'll drink my broth or Jello or something. Hang in there.

Yes, I agree!! My husband is still eating all the same stuff, bringing McDonalds in the house, candy for himself. I wish he had a little more consideration...

[CatLady0626 45]

15 minutes ago, Carla Ogwin said:

During the day it's ok because no one is here the hard part is when they come home, they eating pizza, or wings, so I just go to my room until they are done then I'll drink my broth or Jello or something. Hang in there.

Yes, I agree!! My husband is still eating all the same stuff, bringing McDonalds in the house, candy for himself. I wish he had a little more consideration...

[sharonwg 110]

Cat lady - did you say you too are having a bypass?

[Carla Ogwin 91]

Yes, I get the statements I know you starving aren't you hungry. I'm determined to make it through, this is my 3rd day of liquid I am still allowed to eat 3 to 4 ounces of Protein, but that's my last results because next week it's all liquids no meat what so ever

[CatLady0626 45]

05/31/2023 08:58 PM, sharonwg said:

Cat lady - did you say you too are having a bypass?

Yes! On June 2 :)

[sharonwg 110]

Hi guys. liquid diet completed and 14lbs down. I’m now on my way to the hospital for surgery. See you all on the other side xxxx

[Carla Ogwin 91]

Congratulations, good luck

[rolawre 16]

1 hour ago, sharonwg said:

Hi guys. liquid diet completed and 14lbs down. I’m now on my way to the hospital for surgery. See you all on the other side xxxx

Congratulations...

[Mira88 51]

On 04/17/2023 at 21:58, BigSkyLife said:

June 1st! Brand new on here, so glad I found this site!!

Good luck today. Keep us posted.😘