Day #1 (Pre-Op Diet)

Okay, so I had to start my pre-op diet today. 5 protein shakes a day with unlimited water, Crystal Light, jello & ice pops. Simple, right??

My stomach hasn't stopped swearing at me (growling & gurgling) since I woke up!! Is this normal??? If so, when will it stop??

I want this SO bad & I have a feeling these two weeks are gonna be hell for me. I'm trying my best to stay positive. I keep reminding myself of why I'm doing this & all of the long-term benefits. I plan on being on that loser's bench!!!!!!!!

 I started today too, I am starving but like you said I am trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 

You can do it!!!! When you need to talk.. let someone know.. you can message me as well if you want someone to talk it through when the going gets tough.. I will be doing the same pre op diet soon and it scares me to death.. I love food and know that when food and i have to stop being friends it is going to be a really hard transition.. however like you yourself said... you want this and you know what you need to do to make it happen!!!! Once the first few days are over you should be rocking at the liquid diet!!! I have faith in you!!!!!! 

it sucks, but you can do it! I'm on day 11 of 14 and trust me, it does get better. I still try to stay away from other people eating and whatnot, but after the first 3-5 days it just become the new way of doing things. It's a lot cheaper than buying food too, which I like :)

I start my pre-op on Wed,,,,,, not looking looking forward to the next 2 weeks either!!

I am on day 12 of my liquid diet, you can do it!!! It got easier for me and hopefully for you too.

Good luck!!!

this is, by far, the most difficult part of this journey. Every day does get easier tho. Just keep drinking tha****er and I ate jello and broth to satisfy my taste buds.

Just remember why you are doing this....you will be so happy and proud of yourself at the end of this and those feelings cannot be beat by the taste of anything!!!

OMG you guys are awesome!!!!

You all have me in tears reading your replies. Perfect strangers giving me encouragement & trust me, I appreciate it all!!! Thank you all for your kind words; it really does help knowing others have felt/are feeling the same things that I am feeling. I love my new Oh family

To angie: yes, I would love to chat. We can support each other! I get sleeved the end of July as well, the day before my birthday, actually.

angiagee, lol sorry for the typo

The first two or three days are the worst, then your body settles in.  Hang tough, girl.  You can do it!