mav2126 18 Posted June 13, 2018 Ok folks. It has begun. I had my "last" meal last night and started the all liquid pre-op diet today. It wasn't bad. As long as I drank a Protein Shake every 3-4 hours I had no hunger. 1 1 Michelleintheoc1 and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trixie82 73 Posted June 13, 2018 I'm one week in to the preop diet. I'm just used to being hungry now. Make sure to drink enough Water. I didn't yesterday and I felt like crap. You can do this! Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mav2126 18 Posted June 13, 2018 Thanks Trixie. I noticed when I am at work I am not hungry. The second I get home and have time to think I am hungry. :-( 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caligirl T 28 Posted June 13, 2018 YOU CAN DO IT !! Take a walk, go to the beach, people watch, read magazines about health and fitness, because thats gonna be you soon!! I remember I lost 17 lbs before my surgery, then another 7 or 8 after...then it slowed down for a while then again it begins to fall off...congrats on you decision to better health! 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LD91 16 Posted June 18, 2018 Hi Mav2126 - how are you getting on? I started my pre op diet today and I’m struggling! I’m 8 hours in and hungry and weak! Does it get better?! Would love to know how yours is going! 1 1 Caligirl T and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mav2126 18 Posted June 18, 2018 I think it is still hard. I am on 6th day and it is still hard. But I have stuck to it and have had zero cheating and I will continue to stick with the program. Sorry to hear you are struggling. Stay strong. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LD91 16 Posted June 18, 2018 Thanks! Well done - 6 days in is wonderful! You’re doing very well! I’m sure it’ll get better with time... we can only hope! How long until your surgery? I guess it’s harder when you have free time... I need a new hobby! 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
browneyez42 280 Posted June 18, 2018 Thanks! Well done - 6 days in is wonderful! You’re doing very well! I’m sure it’ll get better with time... we can only hope! How long until your surgery? I guess it’s harder when you have free time... I need a new hobby! The pre op diet is harder than recovering from surgery. It's all mental... hang in there and the outcome will be wonderful. Sleeved on April 25, 2018HW: 258SW: 238CW: 219GW: 165 1 1 Michelleintheoc1 and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LD91 16 Posted June 18, 2018 That makes me feel so much better about the surgery, thank you!! 1 1 Michelleintheoc1 and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
browneyez42 280 Posted June 18, 2018 That makes me feel so much better about the surgery, thank you!! Mostly, the liquid diet is to shrink your liver for surgery. You don't want to get there and they have difficulty reaching your stomach. When I found this out, it made me not want to cheat. Sleeved on April 25, 2018HW: 258SW: 238CW: 219GW: 165 2 LD91 and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J San 1,071 Posted June 19, 2018 Holy Shi*T.. I just counted the days and realized I have 9 days until I have to start mine and my heart dropped. I don't think I'm worried about the diet itself but the fact that It's that much closer to surgery day. Best of luck to you that are doing the diet now. Stay strong!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mav2126 18 Posted June 19, 2018 Its the end of my 7th day and I am still alive. I think you do get used to being hungry between drinking shakes. Only 7 more days to go and then it is off to surgery. I took 2 weeks off from work but I hear some people are fine in a couple of days. I hope that will be my experience. 1 ncbailey23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
browneyez42 280 Posted June 19, 2018 Its the end of my 7th day and I am still alive. I think you do get used to being hungry between drinking shakes. Only 7 more days to go and then it is off to surgery. I took 2 weeks off from work but I hear some people are fine in a couple of days. I hope that will be my experience.Hang in there! I could've gone back in a week, but I took two weeks off to make sure I felt my best. Good luckSleeved on April 25, 2018HW: 258SW: 238CW: 219GW: 165 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katbad 30 Posted June 20, 2018 I’m finishing day 8 of my pre-op liquid diet. Day one was a little hard but I took the dietician’s advice and just kept sipping Water throughout the day. I had broth a lot as well. I expected a headache but didn’t get one. By day 3 things got a lot better. I’m less hungry, just bored of the choices. Today I noticed I’m having some brain fog. Probably lack of calories!!I’ve lost 14 lbs on this diet - mostly undoing my “last supper” damage done in the last few days, but I’ll take it!Surgery is on Friday. Scared but also so ready to get this done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
browneyez42 280 Posted June 20, 2018 I’m finishing day 8 of my pre-op liquid diet. Day one was a little hard but I took the dietician’s advice and just kept sipping Water throughout the day. I had broth a lot as well. I expected a Headache but didn’t get one. By day 3 things got a lot better. I’m less hungry, just bored of the choices. Today I noticed I’m having some brain fog. Probably lack of calories!!I’ve lost 14 lbs on this diet - mostly undoing my “last supper” damage done in the last few days, but I’ll take it!Surgery is on Friday. Scared but also so ready to get this done. Congratulations. Sleeved on April 25, 2018HW: 258SW: 238CW: 219GW: 165 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites