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So my surgery is just about a month away. I am supposed to be practicing chewing and on no carb low fat diet. I did ok the first week but I am slowly cheating with things that I feel I have to have because I will not be able to have them later.....I am also getting anxious and doubting my decision to do this. Anyone out there experience this. Hoping to do well on the 3 week before surgery liquid diet to shrink liver...please help!

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I cant totally relate. My surgery date is August 4th. I start my low carb diet on July 21st. But they told me to go ahead and be practicing chew, chew, chew. That's hard for me. I practically inhale my food sometimes. I have to make a conscience effort to chew slowly and thoroughly. I'm excited about surgery though, seems like an eternity till August!

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The day before I was to start my pre op diet I actually had a food funeral at work. Everyone brought all of my favorite foods and I ate like a mad woman. Lol It was, at least in my mind, my time to put to rest old habits and start a new beginning with healthier choices.

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I'm having trouble chewing and sipping. I down loaded the eat slower app and it seems to help. My surgery isn't till sept. I hope

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