I am TERRIFIED

Oh ,I know just how you feel, I am on my second week of the liquid diet (as of monday) the first two day's were the hardest. My husband works long hard hours and like yours , loves to come home to a nice big meal! We had a talk, he is very very supportive of the surgery for me as are my two teenaged sons at home, so that was a blessing, anyhow, I JUST WENT TO OLD WALLY WORLD AND BOUGHT 21 (oops, sorry the caps)  hungry man tv dinners and bags of salad, tomatos, french bread, cereal ,milk. they can fend for themselves for two weeks (btw i stay at home too). Unlike you I was not afraid going in, I didn't think it would be as hard as it was/ sometimes is.I have learned a few tricks to help myself out. I eat a cereal bowl of diet jello, then I drink my slimfast (low carb is the best with the most protein) out of a glass it tastes better. by then I am sick of sweet, and I drink a nice steaming mug of chicken or beef broth. Believe it or not it pretty much fills me up, since you get 5 shakes throughout the day I space them (with the extras) out every 3 hr.s. In between keep a large bottle of water or whatever no calorie drink you like ( i buy the 48 oz bottles of the diet lipton green tea at walmart 1.00 ea) sip on it all day long. don't stay up late and watch t.v , late nights are horrible for sticking to a diet. AND ABOVE all DO NOT CHEAT! even once! I'm sure know one would know if you did it just once a little tiny bit, but YOU will know, and it will make it so much easier  to do it again the next time, Just get yourself into the mind set, you can do it. I weigh 370 lb.s, so you know i like my food lol, if I can do it, trust me anyone can! if you need help , support, urging on, anything at all, get on here and vent! people are kind here and will help you. good luck ,check in on mon (then tu,we, th, fri etc) let us know how your doing. The two weeks are the hard part, we're still hungry, after that ..gravy baby lol, not exactly, but we won't feel starving anymore!

Great advice! You are such a sweetheart.  I love that you "broke it down" in a way we can all recognize.  I am 1.5 years out and that "liquid phase" still brings back memories.

Thanks so much for the support...from everyone. I went to Wally World today and bought a couple of cans of the slim fast powder and a BUNCH of sugar free jello. Good thing I love water and tea, so, at least I'll stay hydrated. My husband is VERY supportive. He toldme just buy him hamburger helper and him and the boys would be fine lol. I also got a bunch of stuff for them, like fixings for things I wouldn't eat if I was starving (we'll see about that come day 3 lol). I think i could handle it better is I could just go off somewhere by myself for the 2 weeks. Maybe I'll takemyself fishing and leave ol' hubby with the boys (ages 2 and 4 ) as much as I can. Thanks so much for all of your support. I wll DEFINATELY be on here daily. God Bless and Best Wishes!!!

WOW! You really broke it down to her and me and others as well. THANK!!! I will have to do the liquid like everyone else and sure appreciate the advice. I am stoked about the choices. I honestly thought I was stuck to broth and water. Thanks!~Lo

You are getting some good advice, you will be in my prayers too....vesta

Hi there, I just wanted to let you know that IF any time during your pre-op diet you need any support or are feeling frustrated, to please get on and let us know.  I was on the diet for 3 months almost pre-op, due to my bmi being so high-and I know it can be frustrating. I, too, had a family to feed, and I, too, remember worrying about actually gaining weight or not losing enough and being denied the surgery. I had to lose 40# and I went above and beyond that-but IF I can do it-I KNOW YOU CAN TOO!!! You have awesome support on this site-and you can reply to any of us personally, as well. I always remembered 3 sayings when I would get frustrated: 1-Keep your eyes on the prize (stole that from Jan C) 2-NOTHING tastes so good that it is worth the dr. cancelling my surgery! 3-If HE brings me to it-HE will get me through it. Good luck to you-I will keep you in my prayers for strength and for peace of mind.  Janet

Thanks so much for your support. I' not entering day 4 of my liquid diet and am feeling very moody. I feel amost depressed...which makes no sense as I am on Efexor. I just wish I could go to sleep and wake up the day before surgery lol. I just wanted to say thank you though.

Roday was day 5 on liquids for me, and the emotion thing hit me a few times.  Must go with the territory....  Like you , I wish I could sleep away the time until surgery!  Good luck- I hope you do well and your surgery goes 'text book perfect"

Brenda