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trishrivs    2

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My surgery is on 4/20, diet of mostly shakes with two cups of non-starchy vegetables daily. I hate the taste of the shakes, so have probably only been able to drink 1.5 - 2 each day. Can't get enough of the vegetables, so may be going over the two cups a bit. This is hard.

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Trishrivs it is hard. I’m halfway through mine liquid only. I’m struggling with stomach pain. I think it’s from all the artificial sweeteners. I don’t drink much of that stuff on a regular basis. How far along on pre op diet are you on? What shakes are you using?

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trishrivs    2

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I honestly bought every kind costco had available! Fairlife, Premier Protein and Orgain. I also have Clean Simple Eats powder that I've been using. They are icky sweet and all too chalky for my liking.

I started pre-op last Friday, but cheated a tiny bit on Easter - nothing crazy, but had some chicken and a couple of shrimp.

I just want something more substantial, like tuna, an egg, or chicken - I'm done with the artificial stuff!

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On 4/12/2023 at 1:04 PM, cjones75 said:

Yeah the artificial stuff is really hard for me to. Just keep reminding yourself of why you are doing it.

I had my surgery today and everything went well. I’m staying overnight and minimal pain. Looking forward to feeling 100% as it’s real hard to shake the lethargy from the anaesthesia.

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Bluphiguy    6

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On 4/12/2023 at 12:48 PM, trishrivs said:

My surgery is on 4/20, diet of mostly shakes with two cups of non-starchy vegetables daily. I hate the taste of the shakes, so have probably only been able to drink 1.5 - 2 each day. Can't get enough of the vegetables, so may be going over the two cups a bit. This is hard.

My surgery is on 4/25, and I am on day 4 of shakes. Just pushing through to get to surgery day. So sick of these shakes at this point.

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20 minutes ago, cjones75 said:

Mmartin546 I’m so glad to hear it went well. I go in tomorrow morning. Praying for a speedy recovery 🙏🏻

Yes everyone will go well. Pain is temporary. Praying for you! 🙏🏻

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3 minutes ago, Bluphiguy said:

My surgery is on 4/25, and I am on day 4 of shakes. Just pushing through to get to surgery day. So sick of these shakes at this point.

I was the same way toward the end. I would start gagging from drinking the same things over and over again lol. You can do it!

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Bluphiguy    6

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On 4/9/2023 at 5:36 PM, cjones75 said:

Looking for a surgery buddy. On pre op now. Surgery is 4/18

Just joined... Good luck tomorrow! I will check in on you!

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