Worried I can't do the pre-op diet!

[Castillo15 25]

I'm on day 8 of my pre-op diet... I can't lie and say I haven't cheated.. I did at least 4 of the 8 days... With veggie Soup, or just some veggies(one meal on those days) I Pray it doesn't effect my surgery.. I do very well all day until around 4-5pm and I'm starving! I try drinking Water, getting another shake but like I said there have been days I gave in and ate something solid! Not unhealthy solid though! But it concerns me due to straying from my doctors orders! I applaud all who never strayed and got through it. In two more days it will be Clear liquids ONLY and I'm reading more and more to motivate me and prepare me!! Thx for allowing me to share!! I've come too far to give in now!!

Question... Anybody have severe gas/diarrhea during their pre-op?? Is this normal or should I be concerned?

I am glad that I am not alone but I am also sorry for your struggle!! You can do this!! You are so close!

[Fatty McFatster 888]

I have been trying all different kinds of Protein powders and shakes. I think the variety helps.

So far I have enjoyed the following (with the unjury chocolate Splendor being my favorite):

• Unjury chocolate Splendor
• Unjury chicken Soup
• Premier Chocolate shake
• Syntrax nectar Crystal Sky
• Syntrax Nectar Double Stuffed Cookie
• Syntrax nectar Naturals fruit Punch

[Segulah613 56]

Thank you all for suggestions as well as encouragement!! I read through these threads and I know I'm not alone!! I seriously can't be more grateful for finding this app!! It has truly brought me out of a dark and lonely space I was in after I first began this journey! I'm laughing, smiling, most of my fears have subsided! And I feel my life coming together more and more each day as I approach this surgery! Thanks!!

[Fatty McFatster 888]

Thank you all for suggestions as well as encouragement!! I read through these threads and I know I'm not alone!! I seriously can't be more grateful for finding this app!! It has truly brought me out of a dark and lonely space I was in after I first began this journey! I'm laughing, smiling, most of my fears have subsided! And I feel my life coming together more and more each day as I approach this surgery! Thanks!!

I agree. There are a lot of helpful people on this site and I am very grateful to those that have offered their friendship, advice, encouragement, and support.

[sleevednanny 30]

I have the same fears. I start my liquid diet on the 21st so I've decided to ease myself in to it and I'm starting now replacing my Breakfast with a shake, eating cottage cheese or yogurt for a snack, I'm hoping this helps make it easier for me.

[sleevednanny 30]

I start my pre op on the 20th, I am really nervous about Thanksgiving, I opted to stay home rather than be tenpted

[rking 484]

OK ! OK!! I admit it!!! I am a cheater!!!!!!!!!!! I am on day 9 of my 2 week pre op liquid diet. I have cheated several days. It is at night though. like around 9:00 or 10:00. I do great during the day when I am working because I am busy. I am not cheating anymore after last night. I am really disappointed in myself. This diet is NOT that difficult. I am actually doing really well; I mean I am not dying for food.... I have cheated because I have WANTED to, not HAD to. But no more. The last 2 days are clear liquid. I have lost about 5 pounds, and I know it needs to be more, so I am sticking with it until the end! I can do it!! I am strong!!!!!!!!

My surgery is Tuesday. The time has absolutely flown!!!!! I cant believe it is almost here.

Thanks for the tips... I agree, staying busy is the key.

[Fatty McFatster 888]

OK ! OK!! I admit it!!! I am a cheater!!!!!!!!!!! I am on day 9 of my 2 week pre op liquid diet. I have cheated several days. It is at night though. like around 9:00 or 10:00. I do great during the day when I am working because I am busy. I am not cheating anymore after last night. I am really disappointed in myself. This diet is NOT that difficult. I am actually doing really well; I mean I am not dying for food.... I have cheated because I have WANTED to, not HAD to. But no more. The last 2 days are clear liquid. I have lost about 5 pounds, and I know it needs to be more, so I am sticking with it until the end! I can do it!! I am strong!!!!!!!!

My surgery is Tuesday. The time has absolutely flown!!!!! I cant believe it is almost here.

Thanks for the tips... I agree, staying busy is the key.

You are not a cheater or a failure. You are human, so don't be so hard on yourself. I have faith in you. You'll do great!!!

[heartofthetinman 31]

I totally understand. I'm worried about it too. If you pm me I'll give you my phone number and we can talk or text when you feel like you're going to crack.

[Suers1019 6]

I too am nervous about the 2 week liquid diet. But I will suffer through because i need to to make this happen. I have cut my portions way back. I am starting Protein shakes for Breakfast next week.

[Suers1019 6]

Anyone have any other high Protein Shakes they preferred. I am collecting stuff each week so I can be ready to go when the time comes.

[Fatty McFatster 888]

Anyone have any other high Protein Shakes they preferred. I am collecting stuff each week so I can be ready to go when the time comes.

I like Unjury chocolate Splendor, Unjury chicken Soup, Premier Chocolate shakes, a few of the Syntrax Nectar flavors.

[lorri716 256]

You need to remember that without the liquid diet there may not be a surgery. That is what pushed me to get me through it. Yogurt sugar free Jello broth Protein Shakes will get you through. You can do it. Stop thinking about it.

[betterme38 275]

You all will do great! Yes this is scary and yes you may cheat, just keep in mind why you all are doing this. Each one of us is wanting different things yet the main goal is to be healthy and happy with/within ourselves.

We are all human and we mess up we just have to be prepared to try our hardest to not mess up n when we do get right back on track.

You all can do this!! I believe in everyone of you, if you couldn't you wouldn't have came this far, so don't doubt yourself now your almost there. YOU ALL GOT THIS!! ????????????☺

[Castillo15 25]

Thank for all the support!! I have stopped being completely obsessed and will be taking this one meal at a time.