The struggle is...REAL

[TashMash25 15]

I'm currently on my two week liquid pre op diet, day 4 and the struggle is real. I'm hungry majority of time, I always seem to have a headache, I feel like I'm withering away... basically somewhat miserable[emoji24][emoji24]

True talk, I cheated yesterday and I felt so bad about it. Now its day 4 and I'm hoping history does not repeat itself[emoji21]

How have you all handled/handling your pre op diet?

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[kcvasquez 39]

I start my next week and I’m nervous about cheating because that’s all I️ know how to do! Plus it’s over Thanksgiving and a friend’s wedding where there will be lots of food and alcohol. I’m very determined but scared too. So I️ have no advice but I’d love to hear what other people have done too!

[Luisajfc 402]

I start this Tuesday and it makes me so excited cuz that means surgery is close by. I have tho of the cheating part and if I do it would be only one beer... is a welcoming party. [emoji37]
But i have done fasting before .. I can handle it!! ( I hope [emoji1374])


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

[ALFxRNY 540]

I start this Tuesday and it makes me so excited cuz that means surgery is close by. I have tho of the cheating part and if I do it would be only one beer... is a welcoming party. [emoji37]
But i have done fasting before .. I can handle it!! ( I hope [emoji1374])


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

I'm so happy for you that you got your date! Tuesday I have to do a sleep study [emoji24] Just another step in this process! Cheering all of you who have a date on!

[Luisajfc 402]

I'm so happy for you that you got your date! Tuesday I have to do a sleep study [emoji24] Just another step in this process! Cheering all of you who have a date on!

Thank you Anisa! And indeed it is.. it is also your sleep study.. I’m guessing your bmi is lower than 40. I hope everything goes well In your sleep study. Let us know how did it go.


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

[ALFxRNY 540]

Thank you Anisa! And indeed it is.. it is also your sleep study.. I’m guessing your bmi is lower than 40. I hope everything goes well In your sleep study. Let us know how did it go.


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

You're welcome! And thank you! My bmi is definitely well above 40 but my surgeon wants to be sure that I don't have sleep apnea because if I do, I will need the cpap machine for surgery. Apparently if you have sleep apnea it is harder to wake you from the anesthetic. I will keep you posted! And good luck on the 2 week preop diet, I'm sure you've got this [emoji5]

[Luisajfc 402]

You're welcome! And thank you! My bmi is definitely well above 40 but my surgeon wants to be sure that I don't have sleep apnea because if I do, I will need the cpap machine for surgery. Apparently if you have sleep apnea it is harder to wake you from the anesthetic. I will keep you posted! And good luck on the 2 week preop diet, I'm sure you've got this [emoji5]

Ohhh I guess it never occur to me .. my bmi is above 40 but they never ask me if I may have any trouble sleeping .. hmm.

And thank you.. I’ll try and survive .. I guess this is when time starts to slow down. ( when hungry) hope you have a wonderful night and see you around!


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

[Wanda A 73]

So sorry you are struggling. I started my liquids today, so I'm sure that feeling is ahead of me. I just keep my eye on the prize, this is a short term solution to a much better life. We can do this !!

[PaulaUSN 103]

I started my liquid diet yesterday, hungry yes but determined. I'm having some fierce headaches, anyone else having headaches?

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[TashMash25 15]

I started my liquid diet yesterday, hungry yes but determined. I'm having some fierce headaches, anyone else having headaches?

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[emoji137]🏾 The first three days of the liquid diet I was experiencing intense headaches but they have now (day five) subsided.
I hope your headaches will cease.

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[TashMash25 15]

So sorry you are struggling. I started my liquids today, so I'm sure that feeling is ahead of me. I just keep my eye on the prize, this is a short term solution to a much better life. We can do this !!

Yes we can! On day five now and the struggle is still real but I'm just trying to keep myself busy as much as possible. For me the struggle is at its peak afternoons and onwards. I lack energy and although my work is an office job, it is demanding (social worker) and I finish late some days.
We will all pull through this and laugh about this one day[emoji28]

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[Wanda A 73]

Well, it's the end of day 2..... And I made it. Everyone was right, this isn't easy, I'm really just focusing on today. Thinking about doing this for 12 more days is sometimes overwhelming. I've got headaches too, not too bad, but kinda annoying ones that never quite leave. Hopefully that will subside in the next day or two. Stay strong!

[Wanda A 73]

Ok, day 3 brings a new challenge.... horrible breath! Hubby suggests I chew mints "all the time". Yikes!

[biggirlc 29]

I’m dreading it,, stay strong, the prize is almost at your fingertips!

[pocketfox 7]

This is confusing for me. I was only told to do 5 days. Now I’m paranoid my liver won’t be small enough on the day of surgery.