Day 3 of Pre-Op Diet...thinking, thinking, thinking

[erica_az 2]

Ok...I FINALLY have a surgery date of May 19. It was a long journey to get here and I'm just finishing day 3 of a 2 week pre-op diet of Clear liquids and Protein Drinks. It's a challenge for sure. But it has me thinking...if I can do this, pre surgery, why wouldn't I just continue on it and not do the surgery?

I see many people who did lost a decent amount of weight prior to having surgery (doing a 3 or 6 month program), and I wonder why they continued with the surgery if they saw the results?

I know I'm not the only one thinking this way...what was your reason for proceeding with surgery?

Thank you all!

[Recycled 2,182]

Sounds reasonable to me. Forget what my reason was......if you got this licked, you go for it.

[mollz007 60]

What you are feeling right now is a very common feeling. I did a week pre op diet consisting of Clear Liquids, and I lost 15 pounds. It got me thinking that if I could lose that much in a week, maybe if I gave it (eating healthier, exercising, etc) one more shot and REALLY focused I could lose the weight without the surgery. I just ultimitely realized that the surgery was my best bet if I want to lose the weight and keep it off. It is a very personal decision to make and you have to do what is right for you. The surgery was right for me and I am happy with the results. Either way, sounds like you are doing great on the pre op diet, congrats! Good luck!

[erica_az 2]

I certainly can't say I have this licked. Have tried and lost, regain, and repeat. I guess I just wish THIS TIME would be the time I could make it last. All in the name of pre surgery jitters I suppose.

I didn't mean to make it sound like 2 weeks of Clear Liquids is easy. Indeed it is not! I am definitely struggling but I'm making it happen which is more than I've done in a long time.

Edited May 8, 2014 by erica_az