October 12th surgery

[BrightEyes529 10]

The diet isn't near as bad as I thought. There are definitely good moments and bad though. But only had one really bad night where I was craving actual food. To me, keeping busy is key.

But now, I'm just getting super restless... I want Monday to get here already!!!

And Happy early Birthday!

[sleever54 8]

I'm scheduled for October 8th

I started the 2 day pre-op diet and super excited and nervous all wrapped up in one!! 2 more days!!!!

[Smallfry06 51]

Hey guys I'm October 12 as well!!! I have been on nothing but liquids since last week. But I also have some Jello and yogurt in between because I'm not drinking enough. I only had 500 calories the other day and I should be at 1200. But it will be worth it so soon!!!!! We only have SIX DAYS to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We can do it

[Astrosgirl 96]

liquid diet for two weeks has been awful! I am okay during the day at work but by the time I get home and start dinner for the kids and husband I could eat a whole cow! Nothing is curbing the hunger and I can sip on broth until the cows come home but I still feel starving. Light headed and dizzy spells started this week as well. Seriously feel like if I can't make it this last week then what will be the point of having surgery on Monday. I would hate to go through all of this and not be any better on the other side of it. Agh! Just venting guys.. ????

[TLM#81 0]

October 15th for me! I started my liquid Protein diet on October 2 right after getting my call for surgery. I'm on the SlimTime shakes 3 x a day, plus 2 protini bars. I've been adjusting really well, I do find I get a bit more tired easily but I'm down 7.8 pounds already and feeling great, considering.

[Astrosgirl 96]

I would love to have something to chew! Doc has me on a liquid only diet. No sugar over 5 grams and 15+ grams of Protein each serving. I can have clear broth and sugar free jello/Popsicles. That is all. The Bariatric Advantage Multivitamins are also making me nauseous... I am not sure why my doc has such a strict pre-op diet but I lost 8 lbs the first week and lost 3 more so far this week. Guess that's a good thing! I just keep telling myself it is all worth it!! I know I can do this!!!

[Lacfish13 14]

If you are really craving something to chew I would grill up a small piece of chicken, I had the same issue and asked my NUT and that is what she adivsed, plus it will keep you fuller longer!

[OneLostJourney 26]

Hi ya'll I'm going in this Friday 9th did liguid diet for 6 days since I snapped saturday it was a disaster the 1st 2 days. I am missing food like cray i hope the surgery changes my mentality.

[laurelgriff 4]

I just joined the group today because I'm struggling with this preop diet. I have surgery 10/13 and I am on my 2nd wk of liquids. I am dying for something to just chew or crunch! I finally lost it tonight, and literally cried as my family was eating pizza and I was sipping on chicken broth. I would probably pay 100$ to eat 1 saltine cracker about now. Glad to know there are others going through some of this craziness too.

[Smallfry06 51]

I feel your pain all I wanna do it eat something. So I guess I cheated I sucked on a chip and than I spit it out lol. And I licked the gravy off my sisters chicken lol. I bug out on everyone. But I learn to just drink cups of broth to fill me up when others eat or walk away from them.

[Astrosgirl 96]

Today is the last day before surgery for me. I will tell you that I almost drove myself crazy on nothing but liquids for two weeks. Failed two separate times and ate a small salad. I ratted myself out to the doctor because I was SO guilty. He was very sympathetic and told me not to beat myself up about it. If this was easy then we would not need the surgery! Very sound advice. I have gotten stronger at resisting as the day approaches but I still get cravings and even found myself licking the spoon that I was stirring spaghetti sauce with for the kids just yesterday.. Lol. I find it disturbing when I read on other posts that if you can't resist then you must not be ready for this step. Like an idiot I even started thinking that way and on that day that I confessed my salad chewing to the surgeon and told him the things I had read, he just laughed. Yes it is important to follow the diet and it is beneficial to shrink your liver but food addiction is a very hard thing to overcome and not beating yourself up about a small setback is the key. Hey, at least I didn't lick the donuts at work the other day.. ????

We need to remember that we are human.. Addicted.. And we just need to keep on truckin! Don't give in to defeat!

[jembell01 129]

Good luck tomorrow ladies! Prayers and well wishes to all of you. Tomorrow is the day! ????

[Mega_100 146]

Good luck to those of you getting sleeved tomorrow!!

[Dub 9,922]

Today is the last day before surgery for me. I will tell you that I almost drove myself crazy on nothing but liquids for two weeks. Failed two separate times and ate a small salad. I ratted myself out to the doctor because I was SO guilty. He was very sympathetic and told me not to beat myself up about it. If this was easy then we would not need the surgery! Very sound advice. I have gotten stronger at resisting as the day approaches but I still get cravings and even found myself licking the spoon that I was stirring spaghetti sauce with for the kids just yesterday.. Lol. I find it disturbing when I read on other posts that if you can't resist then you must not be ready for this step. Like an idiot I even started thinking that way and on that day that I confessed my salad chewing to the surgeon and told him the things I had read, he just laughed. Yes it is important to follow the diet and it is beneficial to shrink your liver but food addiction is a very hard thing to overcome and not beating yourself up about a small setback is the key. Hey, at least I didn't lick the donuts at work the other day..

We need to remember that we are human.. Addicted.. And we just need to keep on truckin! Don't give in to defeat!

So much truth right there !

Well said.

You have my complete respect and awe. I could not have cooked for anyone during this last two weeks of liquids. Nope. Too weak willed.

You are tough as nails to be able to endure that.

Best of wishes for you tomorrow. I hope it all goes really well and you are feeling good and on the mend this time tomorrow night.

Hang tough !!!!!

[Seahawkgirl 129]

Good luck guys! Let's check in tomorrow if we can to say how we are recovering - I know we are going to do great!