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Congrats on doing the pre-op diet. I eventually got to the point where I did JUST shakes. The vegetables were wearing me out and so were the 4 ounces of meat. One thing I did do for the meat part of it, when my husband would go out to get food for him and the kids, I had them get me two plain hamburgers from McDonalds, Wendys, wherever, to have at least that. Took them off the Buns and scrapped off whatever toppings and that made it a little better. I just cut them up in small pieces and tried the timer to eat them slowly. At least that way, felt like I was eating with the family, and it had a familiar taste. I wound up loosing about 16 pounds I think doing the pre diet.

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18 hours ago, Meguone said:

Congrats on doing the pre-op diet. I eventually got to the point where I did JUST shakes. The vegetables were wearing me out and so were the 4 ounces of meat. One thing I did do for the meat part of it, when my husband would go out to get food for him and the kids, I had them get me two plain hamburgers from McDonalds, Wendys, wherever, to have at least that. Took them off the Buns and scrapped off whatever toppings and that made it a little better. I just cut them up in small pieces and tried the timer to eat them slowly. At least that way, felt like I was eating with the family, and it had a familiar taste. I wound up loosing about 16 pounds I think doing the pre diet.

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Thanks everyone for sharing. I am on my last day pre-op and am both excited and nervous/frightened. Had difficulty sleeping last few nights. Trying to stay hydrated today as surgeon said hydrating really well last couple days pre-op is so important.

Also spending time trying to learn how to navigate in this app while reading posts from others. 😊

Tried to get on live chat but had an error. Anyone else experiencing this?

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My surgery is on wednesday. I am jealous, my Dr allows liquid only diet 2 weeks pre-op. no veggies, no meat. I have been obsessing cuz a couple of times I had a little tuna. just dying to chew something. I am not a "sweets" person and all of the protien shakes are sweet. trying to hang on for the next 48 hours is tough. tomorrow I loose the shakes also

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My surgery is on wednesday. I am jealous, my Dr allows liquid only diet 2 weeks pre-op. no veggies, no meat. I have been obsessing cuz a couple of times I had a little tuna. just dying to chew something. I am not a "sweets" person and all of the protien shakes are sweet. trying to hang on for the next 48 hours is tough. tomorrow I loose the shakes also

Hello Tripsplus [emoji4]. Wishing you well and a speedy recovery. I was allowed 3 shakes and a little low glycemic veggies. You are nearly there! WE are nearly there [emoji4]


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My surgery is on wednesday. I am jealous, my Dr allows liquid only diet 2 weeks pre-op. no veggies, no meat. I have been obsessing cuz a couple of times I had a little tuna. just dying to chew something. I am not a "sweets" person and all of the protien shakes are sweet. trying to hang on for the next 48 hours is tough. tomorrow I loose the shakes also

There are fruit based Protein Drinks available that are thinner and not milk based

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