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Hi Everyone!

So, today is my first day of liquids and let me tell you, its been a rough day. I had a slight breakdown when I saw everyone eating but I took a minute and reminded myself of the reason I was going through this. So, here I am, looking for support and for motivation to push through this.

I keep reading that peoples experiences with the sleeve has been completely different with that of the band. If anyone can go into more detail I would appreciate it.

:) hope you all are having a good day!

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Just sending positive thoughts your way from someone who can empathize. I'm being sleeved in 2 weeks, and I am 2 weeks into my 4 week pre-op diet. It was very rough at first, but it actually does get easier as time passes. Day 1 I was very week and then I felt fine for about 5 days. Then I had a total meltdown that I wanted to eat mashed potatoes or something. I also had a meltdown that I couldn't sit down to eat with my family. Fast forward a week later and last night I made a complete dinner for my family, sat in the room (but not at the table) while they ate and I felt fine. I will admit to being slightly tempted, but it was easy to resist. I didn't feel hunger at the time so I was good. I still have to do this for almost 2 more weeks, so we'll see how it goes, but I really have my good days and bad.

Good luck! I'll be rooting for you!

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Good luck with it Missy. I will be doing the same as you in a couple weeks. Try to think of the end result and how worth it all will be. Keep smiling :D

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Just sending positive thoughts your way from someone who can empathize. I'm being sleeved in 2 weeks, and I am 2 weeks into my 4 week pre-op diet. It was very rough at first, but it actually does get easier as time passes. Day 1 I was very week and then I felt fine for about 5 days. Then I had a total meltdown that I wanted to eat mashed potatoes or something. I also had a meltdown that I couldn't sit down to eat with my family. Fast forward a week later and last night I made a complete dinner for my family, sat in the room (but not at the table) while they ate and I felt fine. I will admit to being slightly tempted, but it was easy to resist. I didn't feel hunger at the time so I was good. I still have to do this for almost 2 more weeks, so we'll see how it goes, but I really have my good days and bad.

Good luck! I'll be rooting for you!

OMG!!! 4 week diet?!?! All liquids?!?! I am on day 2 and I am somewhat more at ease than yesterday but have a killer headache. I am thinking its the caffeine withdrawl, I am a huge coffee drinker (starbucks and I go way back) I know I can have tea, but I am really picky with artificial sweetener so I'm staying away from it. I am dreading being at home for dinner tonight, the smell of food just stimulated every sense and makes you want food even more. I am happy to know that you can get through it!! It gives me hope!!

Good luck on the next 2 weeks, we are on the path to a better and healthier version of ourselves and I am excited!

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Good luck with it Missy. I will be doing the same as you in a couple weeks. Try to think of the end result and how worth it all will be. Keep smiling :D

Positive thinking leads to positive things :) Trying to stay focused! :) excited!!!

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