Starting Liquids Today....

[angelofmercy36 7]

Well I start my Optifast today ...so nervous haven't tried it yet of course.. but hear its nasty...any help...lol. 14 days to go and the count down begins!!!!!

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[612belly 32]

Hi I am on day two of liquids. Nothing specific. Day to day thats all you can do. Use a calendar to cross off the days and you'll gain more strength and determination each day until finally surgery day!! My surgery is in 9 days!!

[Sherry77 166]

You may star getting a headache don't worry it will pass. I spent a lot of time on this site to pre-occupy my mind from food and also learned a lot. Just do our best. Good luck

[rio 2]

hi,

i'm having my wls on 21/8/12

i'm going to have a gastric sleeve

i too have started my pre op diet today.

good luck

keep in touch

[MinaT 669]

For those of you that are starting today there are a few things to remember.

The first few days are the hardest. When you hit day 4 you will notice a little more spring your step. Day 2 & 3 a lot of people get a little tiny headache, drink more Water and whatever you do, keep busy.

If you walk around telling yourself you are starving or that this sucks, you will, of course feel hungrier and it will start sucking.

Another thing that is important to know, liquid in, liquid out. As you know eventually your bodily functions will change a bit. I suggest if you do go places, take notice of bathrooms. This is usually about day 4-7. There are threads and you may have noticed comments "never trust a fart", there are reasons for this.

This doesn't last all 14 days, but this is something that happens after surgery for the first few weeks. Some people have a harder time going, and for some it's the liquid in and liquid out deal. Eventually you go back to being regular.

I stayed busy, I continued exercising (I did the gazelle twice a day during the 14 day pre-op) and I did a lot of walking.

The biggest thing to remember is that during this 14 day time, you are probably getting better nutrition than you had before, because this has all your Vitamins and minerals and you are not literally starving to death, because you are getting the nutrition you need.

Best of luck and stay positive and it will go by fast!

[angelofmercy36 7]

Just updating..liquid diet is going great.. only thing i had a problem with ... was the Optifast chicken soup.. tasted like complete vomit.. sorry... but they let me exchange it when i called and told them there was no way i could even think of eating another bite... 12 days to go and counting.. surgical clearance appt was today too.. everything went great.. to excited..

[vondb 7]

I am on day #8 and 14lbs down. The hunger is not so bad but the smells get to me. You can do it, good luck.

[angelofmercy36 7]

Thanks Vondb..... Good luck yourself.. !!! When is your surgery

[Pparrisss 46]

I am on day #8 and 14lbs down. The hunger is not so bad but the smells get to me. You can do it' date=' good luck.[/quote']

Omg I pray I get through day one tomorrow final clearance today you got through 8 I pray for your strength

[angelofmercy36 7]

Thank you Pparrisss.... I appreciate the support!!!! Good luck to you too..

[Birdy18 44]

Just updating..liquid diet is going great.. only thing i had a problem with ... was the Optifast chicken soup.. tasted like complete vomit.. sorry... but they let me exchange it when i called and told them there was no way i could even think of eating another bite... 12 days to go and counting.. surgical clearance appt was today too.. everything went great.. to excited..

You're doing so well - great job!!

I'm on day.. (where am i?).. 4. The mornings are always easier for me in terms of how I feel. I make my own shake with ice (Shakeology) and am ok until around mid-day. Then the mental fog sets in. I heard around day 4 that you're supposed to feel a ton better, and I'm not sure that I do yet. I feel like I'm outside my body, not really present. Yes, I am aware that I am speaking like a complete alien, but I feel that way! Ah!

The first two days I had the worst headaches (carb withdrawal, luckily cut out caffeine months ago). And I already "cheated" with a few bites of grilled chicken each on those first two days.

Every time I'm having a particularly tough moment with the all liquids, I come to this forum. It does help, but I feel like I'm struggling so much more with the pre op than other people have mentioned. I guess my will power and addiction to food (both physically and emotionally) are just coming to a head. I'm just willing the 10 days I have left to pass by as quickly as possible but I admit that this is really really hard for me!

[NotsoSlimShady 19]

Hello to everyone.

I am on my third day of liquids (unfortunately I have 18 day left). Its crazy how everyone get a headache....I'm glad I saw others with the same issue so I know its not just me. I'm going for my VSG with Dr Alvarez on Aug 28th. Already down 11 pounds in just two days....nothing like Water weight. Anyway, this is an awesome sight and I hope to make futures posts about progress.

Mark

[angelofmercy36 7]

You're doing so well - great job!!

I'm on day.. (where am i?).. 4. The mornings are always easier for me in terms of how I feel. I make my own shake with ice (Shakeology) and am ok until around mid-day. Then the mental fog sets in. I heard around day 4 that you're supposed to feel a ton better, and I'm not sure that I do yet. I feel like I'm outside my body, not really present. Yes, I am aware that I am speaking like a complete alien, but I feel that way! Ah!

The first two days I had the worst headaches (carb withdrawal, luckily cut out caffeine months ago). And I already "cheated" with a few bites of grilled chicken each on those first two days.

Every time I'm having a particularly tough moment with the all liquids, I come to this forum. It does help, but I feel like I'm struggling so much more with the pre op than other people have mentioned. I guess my will power and addiction to food (both physically and emotionally) are just coming to a head. I'm just willing the 10 days I have left to pass by as quickly as possible but I admit that this is really really hard for me!

You can do it.. i love food.. love to cook.. its a test for me .. but god is really helping me get thru this.. and the support from this forum.. good luck.. we don't have much time left till surgery.. keep me updated..

[vondb 7]

I am on day 12 of my liquids and I am at a resort and spa. Since I've been here I have eaten 5 chips a half a tablespoon of guacomole*spelling a tablespoon of pico de gao lastnight. This morning 2 slices of Bacon and a table spoon of eggs. My Dr. said I could eat a little while I was here and I think I have done that, but my husband was so angry when I told him that this morning. I think I have only eaten a little whY do you guys think. Surgery is Tuesday 14th.

[misfitjudy 2]

Hi everyone,

Kinda graphic....

I'm on day 4....no wait....day 5, of a 14 day all liquids w 4oz lean meat & a veggie in the PM. I agree with the poster who wrote that i'm feeling 'out of body.'. Kinda weird. And headachy.

What's stopping me from cheating is the fear of Constipation after surgery!! :-). So i want to clear & clean out my system. I had major surgery 2x with two knee replacements & got constipated. Last thing i want after this surgery is an enema or having to swallow more pills with an achey esophagus. :-) now, that's motivation!

Keep up the good work everyone!! We CAN do this!!!