Let the liver shrinking begin

[jjoyce282 23]

So I started my 2 week preop liquid diet today...its been tough and I'm only 4 hours in. I CAN do this though! I know it will all be worth it in the end. Any suggestions to make these next two weeks easier for myself and everyone around me :-)

[oklafarmgal 31]

It's not fun at all. I am on day 7 of mine. You just literally have to bite the bullet. I have had some major stomach growling events. After about the 3rd day things will get better. Just try to hang in there. Good luck!!

[firelle 146]

Its rough for me, too, and mine isn't even liquids only. I'm craving everything under the sun. The people who did this during the holidays had to have had an Iron will and nerves of steel.

[Kelsan 117]

I'll be in your shoes in a few weeks and I'm not looking forward to it. I've got to get a plan together. Good luck and try and keep busy!

[brooked 10]

I'm on day 4. I went to bed at 8 last night rather than smell the sloppy joes my husband made for the kids for dinner. It's been rough but it's mostly in my head. I'm not feeling a lot of hunger pains.

[Susie in Lima 320]

You guys can do it! It is hard! But know that this is just temporary. Try to find other things to do when your family is eating something that you cant have. Also, do lots of research during this phase and remind yourself of why you are doing it. Something else you need to do during this time is take pictures of yourself and measurements. Every time you think of cheating on the diet, look at the pictures and imagine yourself in one month, two months...etc. It will make a difference. Yes the pre-op diet it not fun at all but you CAN DO IT! Good luck and blessings!

[floridafd 16]

Hang in there babe, in just a few months we will be relaxing at the beach and both a lot smaller. We are in this together. I Love You.