Started liquid diet today, surgery date any 8/9

[Rae Sunshine 2]

The liquid diet is extremely tough for me in the evenings for some reason. I only have another week and a half until surgery date August 9th with Dr. Primomo. Good luck to everyone!

[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

@@Rae Sunshine - Now that I am past the 6th day of the liquid diet, it is easier to function. My surgery is 8/3 and the last half of the diet is not as bad as the beginning. I did not have any headaches to begin with just dreams of ricotta, avocados, and chicken broth. For real!!! What happened to the standbys, chocolate and ice cream? LOL. Anyway, it does get easier. Drink Water. I know it is not easy after drinking all that Protein Powder, but it does help.

[pamelap 6]

OK guys, I am thinking that I have lost 11pounds in 4days on the liquid diet, so do I really need the surgery? Just having thoughts of doubt, hmmm not sure????????

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[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

@@pamelap Congratulations!!! Now the question, do you really want to do the liquid diet for however many pounds you want to lose?

[pamelap 6]

@Shrinkingtpi no, I have thought about that, it's most likely Water weight. Would have to have a game plan that works besides the liquid diet, usually skip meals most days and eat late, so I know definite changes need to be made and perhaps the tool is necessary.

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[StarGazerr 6]

1 week down and I have lost about a pound a day. Feeling a little less tired which is great and I feel more confident in myself for not being tempted to eat when others are eating around me. I just don't have the desire. I'm super excided and I hope this week passes quickly for all the 8/9 surgery date people!

[Sharyn 30]

I am having a hard time with this. I am hungry all the time. When is it suppose to get easier?

[gina171 626]

I am on Day 2 of my 2 week pre-op diet, and the headache is what bothers me most. I have been off caffeine for over a month now, so what's with the headache??

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[StarGazerr 6]

It will get better! what you are going through is from the ketosis diet and ketosis flu is making you feel terrible. Just google it. Understanding more of what is happening and why made this process a little easier to deal with for me and I hope it helps others. I felt hungry, tired, my head hurt and there was a sweet taste in my mouth but it passed after 3-4 days. The 6th day I was feeling like myself again. I actually feel even better then I was before starting the liquid diet!

[Sharyn 30]

I get what happen to the body, but I don't think I was this crabby when I quit smoking.

[StarGazerr 6]

Oh, yea.. I was crabby too the first week just from getting used to the diet. I hope you feel better!

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[Sharyn 30]

Well It's the end of another day for me. I made it though with out killing anyone. One good thing I'm getting alot of knitting done so I can keep my hands busy! Good night all. Hope your surgeries went well and your waiting goes quickly!

Edited August 6, 2016 by Sharyn