Need advice from people who have made it through 21 day pre-op liquid diet

[VV2010 1]

Hi -

I am on day 5 of my 21 day liquid pre-op diet. I completely cracked today and cheated when I got home. I just couldn't face any more shakes, broth, juice, Jello, etc... This is the first time I have doubted that I have the willpower to follow through with this huge change for the rest of my life. I am trying to look at this as a little bump in the road, but I am really beating myself up about it. I know that this is more mental for me than anything, and would love some advice from anyone who has experienced this.

Thanks so much!

VV2010:confused1:

[FWLizzie 0]

Wow, the most people have to do is 2 weeks. My doctor only said 3 days but I will do it for 2 weeks. I think you will be fine...remember it will also be a month before you can eat after surgery.

[educationrulz 18]

Hi -

I am on day 5 of my 21 day liquid pre-op diet. I completely cracked today and cheated when I got home. I just couldn't face any more shakes, broth, juice, Jello, etc... This is the first time I have doubted that I have the willpower to follow through with this huge change for the rest of my life. I am trying to look at this as a little bump in the road, but I am really beating myself up about it. I know that this is more mental for me than anything, and would love some advice from anyone who has experienced this.

Thanks so much!

VV2010:confused1:

Hey fellow Hotlantan VV! I hate that you're having to go through this when so many others have hardly any preop diet at all and do fine with the surgery. I'm sure doctors have their reasons for these things, but it seems kind of rough. I hope you're able to take it one day at a time and get through your pre-op stuff without too much stress. I think if we're all being honest with ourselves, your doctor knows that most people aren't going to make it through 21 days on liquids. They don't even require that AFTER the surgery...

[SlimDiddySleeve 1]

Hang in there VV! You are going to be just fine. You had a totally forgivable slip, but the next 16 days you are going to be strong! Who ever thought Jello and broth would be so tasty!!

Can't wait for you to post after pics!

-- Slim Diddy Sleeve

[VV2010 1]

Hey fellow Hotlantan VV! I hate that you're having to go through this when so many others have hardly any preop diet at all and do fine with the surgery. I'm sure doctors have their reasons for these things, but it seems kind of rough. I hope you're able to take it one day at a time and get through your pre-op stuff without too much stress. I think if we're all being honest with ourselves, your doctor knows that most people aren't going to make it through 21 days on liquids. They don't even require that AFTER the surgery...

Thanks educationrulz I bet you are absolutely right - you must be a fellow teacher in ATL? Let me know if you come across any support groups in our area.

[VV2010 1]

Hang in there VV! You are going to be just fine. You had a totally forgivable slip, but the next 16 days you are going to be strong! Who ever thought Jello and broth would be so tasty!!

Can't wait for you to post after pics!

-- Slim Diddy Sleeve

SDS - So glad you are on here:thumbup: Yes I WILL be strong the next 16 days - can't wait for this big adventure!!!

[VV2010 1]

Wow, the most people have to do is 2 weeks. My doctor only said 3 days but I will do it for 2 weeks. I think you will be fine...remember it will also be a month before you can eat after surgery.

Thanks FWL!

[Can.sleeved 1]

I just sleeved March 17. Let me say you need to have only clear fluids for the three days prior. If you do this it will lessen the gas pain that you have for first days after. I didn't do the three days and I paid for it.

All the best!

[SlimDiddySleeve 1]

You're getting close to the end of the pre-op diet, VV! How's those fluids?