I barely got through day one...pre-op

[theshrinkingchef 61]

Does it get any easier? I'm dying for a cookie or pretzel! Argh!

[angelamarie79 41]

The ore op diet was the hardest part for me. I felt so out of control I was so hungry all the time. I think I only lost 7lbs before my surgery and my nutritionist kept warning me they may have to reschedule if I didn't get my act together lol. My Surgeon said I needed to loose 20 lbs before surgery. Well I sure didn't make it to 20. The 2 day colon cleanse really helped me loose weight 2 days before surgery. I feel for ya....it sucks but hang in there. You can do it!!!!!

[angelamarie79 41]

*pre op

[Lisa's Hope 421]

I remember going through this!! Ugghhhh.. I thought I would die! lol.. I did lose 15 pounds during the two week pre op diet. It was hard and I did cheat a couple of times. IT is WORTH it.!! Just hang in there. I wish I could tell you it gets easier but it doesn't.

[BamaGirl26 24]

I'm just ending day four of pre-op. I've been okay really. Until NOW! My husband cooked dinner for the kids tonight...grilled hamburgers and TATER TOTS! The entire house smells like them and I'm sitting here thinking about going down and getting some once everyone is asleep. I'm so mad at myself for thinking it but my mouth is seriously watering!

I'm going to drink my Protein and fill up with Water and go to bed! I will be so proud of myself tomorrow.

[theshrinkingchef 61]

Thanks! I know this is for a good cause...it's just been harder than I thought. I'm home with a broken leg so all I have is time to think about is something crunchy! I'm also allergic to a lot of things, so I had to design my own pre-op! I'm trying not to go all liquid, but I have to lose 10lbs by next week for surgery! Pray for me! Lol!

[djsacco 32]

Pre op for me was so much easier than post op! This post op stuff is exhausting

[Gwenny 13]

I understand completely I also have to loose 20lbs total I have about 5 to go by the 25 or they will reschedule me. I've waited 2 yrs and my family is currently 1000 miles apart so I can do this for myself. Getting very frustrated and stepping on the scale all day. I'm not usually an anxious person but it's really starting to get to me which makes me wanna eat more.... Wish me luck!!

[KanesMom 44]

I'm on day 3! It's starting to get better! You can do this!!

[jjoyce282 23]

I'm also on day 3...it's tough, I'm not going to lie. I never thought I would want some plain 'ol grilled chicken as much as I did last night!!! I can honestly say that my body doesn't feel hungry and I think it's really all head hunger! One thing I can say is I feel like I'm totally out of energy and very CRANKY but I will do my best to hang in there :-)

[Thistlegirl 20]

Good luck everyone doing the pre op at the moment. I am dreading this. I struggle to behave for one day never mind 2 weeks

Luckily I don't have to lose a certain amount, the aim is just liver shrinking.

gilx

[sleeping beauty 7]

Omg...I'm on day three of preop diet and its really not easy. My husand and son had the nerve to order pizza tonite. I wanted to die. I locked myself in the room until they demolished the pie. In all honesty I was saying in my head; I hope they choke on it but that was the fat girl in me talking. Lol...affterward I started to do laundry and it didn't bother me any more.

My surgery is on 2/25. I have no limit of weight to lose. Doctor just want liver to shrink.

[KanesMom 44]

I'm also on day 3...it's tough, I'm not going to lie. I never thought I would want some plain 'ol grilled chicken as much as I did last night!!! I can honestly say that my body doesn't feel hungry and I think it's really all head hunger! One thing I can say is I feel like I'm totally out of energy and very CRANKY but I will do my best to hang in there :-)

You took the words right out of my mouth! I feel the same!! Day 4 and feeling very blah, I can't believe I still have 10 days left like this!!

[newme31 26]

You ALL can do this!!! I'm on day 13 an yes I've cheated but I promised myself the last week I'd be totally dedicated an I'm proud to report as of today I've lost 15lbs!!! It's honestly one of the hardest things I've ever had to do but jus take it a day a time before u know u'll be freakin out about surgery like me :/ jus stay busy an stay focused!!! Good Luck!!