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Hi all! I am new to this site and am having the VSG on July 30th (in 10 days!) :o .. I am currently on day 5 of my Liquid Protein diet. my doctor wants me to have 5 shakes a day. in addition I can have sugar free Jell-O, sugar free popsicles, crystal light and other sugar free drinks. that's pretty much it, no food at all. the first couple of days were really tough but I got through them.. I seem to struggle the most with being around my family when they're snacking (chips, icecream, etc) and when they're cooking dinner, the smell really gets to me! I'm searching for a buddy that's in the same stage as me to talk to and see if we have any advice for each other. also, anyone that has already gone through this that has some helpful advice!! I wouldn't say i'm having doubts about surgery, i'm just SUPER nervous and very hungry lol. anyone who wants to reach out it would be greatly appreciated!!

Jaimie :)

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Jamie I go doctor on 29 th to schedule surgery. I worry about how I am going to do with liquid diet being the wife/ mom I have started cooking ahead and freezing so they can heat and eat. I cooked peas and make lots of liquid in them have it frozen so I have a choice that isn't just sweet. Or broth.

Hang in there it's worth it. You are 1/2 there.

Where you from...I am from Alabama

So Roll Tide and let's support each other

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Hi monnie!! I am from New Jersey. I know that it'll all be worth it and I just have to hang in there. Almost one week in! I see my doctor on the 29th as well, for my final weigh in before the big day on the 30th! I am going to have to get used to cooking for myself. I love with my mom and she does the cooking right now, she is excellent at it but I'm not going to force my family to change their habits just because I'm choosing to change mine so that will be a tough one for me!

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Hi Jaimiec! I am also scheduled for surgery on the 30th, and can't wait! I'm also on a liquid pre-op diet (3 shakes, plus leafy greens with zero calorie dressing, sugar free popsicles/jello, sugar free beverages, etc) and have been since July 8th. It's been tough, but it's getting easier as time goes on. (Sometimes one minute at a time, but whatever it takes!) One of my favorites right now is the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup flavored Protein powder, because I'm so bored with sweet Protein Shakes. I also bought some of the unflavored Protein Powder to add to Soups and things after surgery. I'm so thankful for this board and all of the amazing information people have shared. I'm a little nervous, but mostly just excited to be sleeved and get started on this new life. Having been the fat kid my entire life, I'm feeling VERY ready for the change. :) Congratulations and stay strong these last few days! We can do it!

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I will be praying for y'all next week. I am with you I am scared I am going to get tired of the sweet stuff for 4 weeks.

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Hi Shannon! Yes! I've tried the Unjury chicken Protein Powder, i usually try to have that for dinner because it is nice to stray away from the super sweet Protein Drinks. I'm very excited too but I can't help the nerves!! I'm happy to start this new chapter in my life- and absolutely no longer be the "fat kid"! I look forward to 6 months down the road from now where we will both be! Where are you from? I'm from New Jersey.

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@@jaimiec I'm originally from Alaska, but I live in Southern Idaho now. My insurance doesn't cover anything weight loss related, so I'm paying cash and having my surgery done in Mexico with Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the Obesity Control Center. We fly in the morning of the 30th, and my surgery is the same day. Eeep! :)

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@"shannonie1" wow exciting!! I'm having mine right here in nj, luckily my insurance covers the procedure so I don't have to worry about it. The 30th is going to be a busy day for you! I can't wait for our future selves!!

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Jamiec I have my surgery on the July 28th!!! Our 2w diet is exactly the same. I'm super excited and nervous all at the same time. The diet hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. We got this!!!!

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@@wagers0990 - yay we're in the same boat!! the diet was tough at first, it seems to be getting better now. although I do get cravings for REAL food. i'm very excited and overly nervous lol. I am on day 7 of the liquid diet! where are you from??

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I go to doctor on 29 th to set up surgery and the pre-diet scares me cause most everything is sweet. I have saved some juice off of peas (froze it) and going to put unflavored Protein so I have an something not sweet.

My diet will be liquid for 10 day and clear last 3. So if your doctor lets you have salad & low carb meal feel lucky ????☕️????☕️????

I hope I am having surgery by August 13--17

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I am not scared of surgery. I am just ready. I love my tea...and have something to drink sitting beside me at all times. So having to go day of surgery with out anything to drink till next morning when they do CT scan to make sure I don't have a leak.now that scares me????????????

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Monnie815, I didn't know they are going to do a CT scan after the surgery. Yes, that is scary!! Do you or anyone here have any thoughts about how our bodies are going to function without 85% of the stomach? Some elderly people can barely eat food, so imagine taking supplements for the rest of their lives? I guess I worried too much... :(

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