Liquid diet ....wtf

[Miz.Phenom 32]

So I'm on my 4th day of pre op liquids only diet...and oh my freakn goodness its crazy to think that a lot of people went threw this. Sept 23rd feels so far away. Trying to stay strong...and busy. Any tips?

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Stay really busy. Drink all the Water you can stand, add some flavor to it. Stay really busy. Say 4 is really the make or break point. If you have made it this far, the rest is downhill. Make sure you have some variety in your liquid, and stay focused.

[pindoctor 49]

I found the easiest way to get through the pre-op diet (2 shakes and 1 small meal and one small serving cottage cheese) was to eat the regular meal in the middle of the day (so I would not be hungry at work) and have the Protein shake in AM and PM. Then I had small serving of cottage cheese at night so I wouldn't starve all night. It really sucked for the first 3 days but was easier after this.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

I did 18 days of just drinks and it was hard but once you are past day 5/6, it gets so much easier. I really do believe that doing the liver reduction diet prepares you for after surgery. It's not such a shock to your system as well as dealing with the aftermath of major surgery!!

Keep your eye on the prize

[McButterpants 2,846]

It's hard, it really is. I drank a lot of Decaf green tea to help get thru.

I remember looking at my teenage son at one point during the pre-op diet and just started to cry. It is difficult, but hang in there. It is so worth it.

[Miz.Phenom 32]

Stay really busy. Drink all the Water you can stand, add some flavor to it. Stay really busy. Say 4 is really the make or break point. If you have made it this far, the rest is downhill. Make sure you have some variety in your liquid, and stay focused.

Thank u

[Miz.Phenom 32]

I found the easiest way to get through the pre-op diet (2 shakes and 1 small meal and one small serving cottage cheese) was to eat the regular meal in the middle of the day (so I would not be hungry at work) and have the Protein Shake in AM and PM. Then I had small serving of cottage cheese at night so I wouldn't starve all night. It really sucked for the first 3 days but was easier after this.

Unfortunately I can't have food at all only shakes Water sf Popsicles sugar free Jello and broth it sucks but on day 4

[Miz.Phenom 32]

I did 18 days of just drinks and it was hard but once you are past day 5/6, it gets so much easier. I really do believe that doing the liver reduction diet prepares you for after surgery. It's not such a shock to your system as well as dealing with the aftermath of major surgery!!

Keep your eye on the prize

Thank you my eyes r definitely on the prize lol I just try to remember this is not all for nothing. This is a much needed step to the rest of my new life ❤❤????

[Miz.Phenom 32]

It's hard, it really is. I drank a lot of Decaf green tea to help get thru.

I remember looking at my teenage son at one point during the pre-op diet and just started to cry. It is difficult, but hang in there. It is so worth it.

Thanks I know what u mean.. I have a 2 yr old I still have to cook for its a struggle everyday not trying to stick her food n my mouth smh. I'll try the green tea thank u !