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So I met with my doctor yesterday and I'm just waiting to set up a surgery date, but I'm attempting to follow my phase III diet of two Protein Shakes 1 small snack and 3 oz Protein and veggies for dinner. I'm hungry but it's almost time for Protein Shake number 2! Eek

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It helped me a lot to convince myself it wasn't a 'diet' as much as a 'rational voluntary behavior change'......I already had over 40 years of failed 'diets'. A new food menu was far easier for me to adopt....but that may just be my own head game.

Cheers on your journey

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So I met with my doctor yesterday and I'm just waiting to set up a surgery date, but I'm attempting to follow my phase III diet of two Protein Shakes 1 small snack and 3 oz Protein and veggies for dinner. I'm hungry but it's almost time for Protein Shake number 2! Eek

Congratulations!!!

How long do you have to be on this diet? Will a preop diet be different?

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My advice is Water, water, water!! I drink plain water, water with crystal light flavors, water with propel flavor, water with lemon wedges. This breaks up the every flavor and makes it easier to drink. Plus the drinking more helps with the hunger.

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Thank you for all of your support and tips! So far so good!

Congratulations!!!

How long do you have to be on this diet? Will a preop diet be different?

I actually don't know if I say it's a preop diet.. They just want me to get used to the diet and try Protein Shakes and shrink my liver if possible. I don't have to be on this for any amount of time, it's just me wanting to be more proactive. My insurance does not require a preop diet luckily!

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Water also helped me a lot. Cold flavored water and if your allowed sugar free Popsicles and jell-o also to give you a taste of something different. There's really only a few number of ways you can have grilled chicken and veggies but you'll get used to the portions. Good luck. Sounds like your on the right track.

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SF hot chocolate makes a good filler as well. I think it is very smart of you to start early getting used to the the routine. Best wishes on the rest of your journey!

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