Hi everyone - Just don't know where to turn this morning, so I'm turning here, I know some of you will understand. Today is the first day of my liquid diet, its not even 10am, and I'm having major difficulties mentally. I'm actually thinking, well maybe I'll just start it tomorrow, so I can go to my favorite Mexican place for lunch with my friend. Supposed to do it for 7 days and surgery is next Monday. I'm rationalizing all over, like well, my BMI is not so high, maybe I can not do liquid diet, or just for a few days. I'm so ashamed that I am actually trying to break the rules, and I've only been doing this a few hours. I'm scared at my weakness. OK, not sure what I'm asking, but HELP!

Well, it's day 3 here for me on the pre-op diet. So far, everything seems like it's going well. I'm a little hungry in the afternoons but it's nothing that I won't be able to overcome. The only problem that I'm having is that as the day drags on, my brain seems to slow as well (lol).

Oh I feel the same! You are all some really amazing women, and I think we've formed our own little support groups here. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this website! ...

Ditto on that abbypoo !!! I really dont know where I would be on this journey without such wonderful group of gals !! For the first time in my life, I dont feel like the "fat girl with the great personality".. you gals have made me feel just like a normal chic, where it's okay to admit my weight issues and know that FINALLY someone knows what I feel like..FOR REAL !!

THANK YOU GUYS !!!! :ohmy:

Former: Awwww... lol

Kwright: You, me and LL67 all started our pre-op diets on the same day!

I figured that was a wig, but didn't know if you wore it every day or not. ha ha So were you dressed in costume for the party or just did the wig?

The theme of the party was black/silver/grey so I wore the platinum blonde wig, a black/grey diagonally striped top (which had a silver sparkle through it) with black pants and boots.... so it was sorta costume, sorta not.

Kwright: You, me and LL67 all started our pre-op diets on the same day!

You forgot me... although technically I started a day after you girls as I started on 4th, but we are a day ahead of you guys in Australia so essentially I started around the same time.

For those on the pre-op diet, if you are on a diet that allows two cups of vegies a day, can you please share with the group what you are doing with those vegies in terms of preparation?

I have stir-fryed mine in garlic and soy sauce, but I swear to god that is going to get OLD real fast. I am allowed to use soy sauce, garlic, chilli, herbs/spices and tomato paste in the cooking process but I am not that good at experimenting with these things and as such as wondering wtf I can do to make them appealing?

I am not on the same pre-op diet as you, but I know a really good way to make some delicious veggies! Cut up some onions and bell peppers (I use the green ones, but I don't think it matters) into thin strips and fry them with some steak seasoning. I usually use olive oil, but if you can't then just use a non-stick skillet. This is REALLY good, trust me.

Another thing is broiled asparagus. Just stick some asparagus on a foil-lined cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil (if you can, otherwise still good without it) and then add a dash of salt and pepper. If you can't use salt, use minced garlic instead.

Another good thing to do is to make tomato mozzarella salad sans the mozzarella. Just cut up tomatoes into slices, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil (once again, if you can have it), add a dash of salt and pepper and top with fresh basil. DELICIOUS.

So those are my favorites. Hope I helped.