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I'm scheduled for surgery July 31st & I've never been more excited in my entire 21 years of life.

The most difficult part of this whole journey is that I work in the food industry.

I need some advice from other people in the restaurant business on how they got through the liquid diet and how to fight the cravings because even if I just ate I will come into work and see something delicious on the grill an I'm instantly hungry again!

HELPPPPPP!

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i haven't had surgery YET but i know the cravings and dieting.. i have a 1 year old..and a 12 year old brother i have custody of and ahhhhh he always wants wendys, mcds, etc. just tell yourself you will mess everything up that you have worked hard for.. fight the urge.. chew on gum.. brush your teeth.. they say if you brush your teeth won't want to eat ... i'm so psyched for you.. i have gone through steps still waiting on a surg date myself and if insurance will even approve.. but you can do.. bring the strength out and look away :)

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I didn't know brushing my teeth would curb my appetite but I will for sure try that!

Thank you so much for the encouraging words!

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I think that you will be surprised at how little you will crave food after surgery. Once you commit to eating the proper things and eating small amounts of the right foods - you will find that this is no real concern at all.

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I think that you will be surprised at how little you will crave food after surgery. Once you commit to eating the proper things and eating small amounts of the right foods - you will find that this is no real concern at all.

After surgery it's really my worry right now, it's my liquid diet before surgery that makes me nervous...

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I have the same concerns. I start my liquid diet Monday and have no idea how this is going to wk. I don't wk in fast food but I have a teen, a tot and a husband to cook for. Hopefully our determination will keep us strong. I have done spiritual fasts before (not for this length of time) maybe I will try to do it that way. When it's time to sacrifice that meal try prayer and study. Good luck. Keep us posted and I will do the same.

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Just tell yourself how dangerous it will be for you liver during surgery! You don't want your liver all big and flabby to the point it could get nicked and cause damage!! It is difficult but you can do it :)

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