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Assuming you're on either a liquid/no-calories/low-calorie pre-op diet. That should be fine! I'm on a low-cal diet and they encourage unlimited veg but only two portions of fruit a day so veg is good and you're on the right track. Carbs are the min contributor to high glycogen in the liver so, minimising or eliminating over a period would most certainly shrink the liver and if you compare what you're having now to what you may have been prior, I'm sure it is a lot less so no worries. Also, some people don't even have pre-op diets and are only required to fast the night before only drinking Water, I may do this also depending but I do think I a, not to eat anything after a certain time.

So don't stress on the pre-op, the worry is what makes it harder and I'll that matters is that you aim to follow it to a T!

Good luck.

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It was worse for me the first 3 days then got a little easier. It just sucked, but after jumping through hoops for 9 months I was damn determined to be successful on my pre op diet.

Just knuckle down and do it. I even went as far as to put marks on my thumb and index finger that I saw everytime I put something to my mouth. It reminded me to stay on track.

Good luck. You can do it.

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Assuming you're on either a liquid/no-calories/low-calorie pre-op diet. That should be fine! I'm on a low-cal diet and they encourage unlimited veg but only two portions of fruit a day so veg is good and you're on the right track. Carbs are the min contributor to high glycogen in the liver so, minimising or eliminating over a period would most certainly shrink the liver and if you compare what you're having now to what you may have been prior, I'm sure it is a lot less so no worries. Also, some people don't even have pre-op diets and are only required to fast the night before only drinking Water, I may do this also depending but I do think I a, not to eat anything after a certain time.

So don't stress on the pre-op, the worry is what makes it harder and I'll that matters is that you aim to follow it to a T!

Good luck.

I was thinking that way too, you're right. I appreciate it.

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It was worse for me the first 3 days then got a little easier. It just sucked, but after jumping through hoops for 9 months I was damn determined to be successful on my pre op diet.

Just knuckle down and do it. I even went as far as to put marks on my thumb and index finger that I saw everytime I put something to my mouth. It reminded me to stay on track.

Good luck. You can do it.

so true I haven't been cheating for that reason. I just try to avoid being ridiculously hungry. Lol

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I carry my lunch box with me everywhere. It's filled with things I can eat during my 2 weeks. I imagine I'll be carrying it forever now. It looks like a purse. It has helped me tremendously keeping on track because I'm not tempted to order from the menu or not go out to eat all together.

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I agree..today for instance we went to the movies...I'm a popcorn person..but today I brought in my "purse" with yogurt, pudding & celery sticks. It was something to munch on and I didn't cheat ????

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I agree..today for instance we went to the movies...I'm a popcorn person..but today I brought in my "purse" with yogurt, pudding & celery sticks. It was something to munch on and I didn't cheat ????

and you saved about $100 ???? I look forward to saving money on food!

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Bouillon worked well for me... Maybe it was the warmth. But it quelled my hunger. I drank it many times a day. It's just a memory now for me but I do know it was tough. But please persevere. It is so worth it.

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Anybody having it on 1/19

Yes i am having mine on the 1/19 very excited ready to just get it done and out the way best wishes to you

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