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Scheduled 5-21-15 so only a few more days. I have lost between 16-18 pounds since the 14th. Its gotten to where I can't stand vegetables and Water (diet soda, flavored water, etc) is unappealing. I don't want to eat or drink anything. Is this normal? I have never been this long without eating (more than I should) so I am in new territory. Thanks

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Sorry started diet on the 7th

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I did the pre-op diet for 2 weeks and yes by a certain point I had to make myself eat and drink. I had to do Protein shakes, sf pudding, light yogurt, Gatorade and Water. Not much variety there and everything was sweet. Maybe try spicing things differently for variety? I couldn't wait to get to the surgery date for it to be over but now I am on a week of 3 Protein Shakes a day and sf popsicles...lol Just keep your eyes on the prize and enjoy the weight you are losing as a by product of the pre-op diet...they are pounds that you are ahead of the game for after surgery. Good luck and hang in there!!

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My diet is Water, diet soda, broth, two cups steamed or raw vegtables, sugar free Jello. I asked and was told I can have a small amount of grilled chicken breast so yesterday I splurged and had a half a can of white chicken, teaspoon of mayo and about 4 chopped pickles. I had to have something to eat or I would not have made it much further. I see lots of people saying they did not have to start a diet until two days befor and others two weeks before. I am glad of the weight that has dropped off, if only it could have happened while I was eating my favorite pizza!!

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I am 10 day's post op and I did not do the pre op liquid diet. My surgeon required it but I did not follow through, and shockingly enough she said my liver was super tiny. When in fact I started eating more then ever before during those two weeks before the surgery. I guess everyone is different and I lucked out. But I wish I did because I would have lost way more by now. I have only lost 22 pounds. So don't give up you're ahead of the game!!!

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I'm on high Protein low carbs and green veggies for 5 weeks then 2 weeks of Protein Shakes and greens. I'm sick of greens!

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