pre-op liquids suck

I'm lucky my surgeon just said 1500 cal diet two weeks before surgery start my monday

Lucky Lady!!!!

I am on 600-800 calories protein shakes, SF liquids, SF jello, and Broth for 2 weeks.  I think it is crazy how each person has different rules.  It's day one for me, we will see how it goes.

Jenny

The pre-op liquid diet does suck!!! I'm on day 10 of 14....Blech!!! I just want to taste something!!! so I am with ya.  My surgery is Monday..just 4 more days of liquid.  But don't let anyone, ex or no ex, friend or not, tell you that you will just be a deflated version of yourself! You will be  a wonderful and healthy, happy version of you! I'm sure he's just concerned, but tell him to "ZIP IT!" with the negativity....only positive thoughts from here on out.

We are close to the same starting weight, and I would love to hear how you are doing throughout your process. I for one am excited for you and will send prayers your way.

Good luck Stacy!  Keep in touch!

Lisa

PS enjoy your vacation!!

Lisa, does it get better after a few days?  I am on day one of 14.....I just woke up so cant complain yet..lol  You are almost there,,,,Good Luck

Jenny

While it does still suck, lol, it does get easier.  At this point I have 4 days including today, and I am so focused on my goal of 5 am Monday morning, that Im not even paying attention to the food references, etc. and after a while you're just not hungry.  If you keep up with your protein, and use broth or jello for fillers, you'll do fine.  Just find things to keep you busy.

Dont get me wrong, this 2 weeks seems to go by in slow motion. But I cant believe that in 4 days I will be starting the rest of my life. Hanging out on the losers bench!!!! WOOOO HOOOO!

Good luck!

That is totally awesome.  I will be thinking about you.  I need to find a cheap hobby to keep me busy.  I am the shopper, I love to shop, stores, thrift store, ebay, online.  But my husband just lost his job, and the hunt is not going that well so far.  So my favorite pass time is at a halt.  I need to get on my thread mill (I rather go walking outside, b/c I find the thread mill boring) but I live in Southern Louisiana, hot humid and lately storming.  I will have to take your advice and keep my eye on the prize to make it through this.  I pray my husband finds a job soon , not just the money situation but he will drive me nuts...lol

Jenny

Hello I am on day 4 of my liquid diet as well. It is not easy at all! I never realized how many food references there are out there until I had to go through this. I have gotten creative with my liquid diet. I've made protein popsicles, I go to smoothie king everyday (this is my treat) and I eat a lot of sf jello and sf popsicles (walmart has them for cheap). I make my soups kinda thick and pretend to chew them. I've lost 6 pounds so I'm clinging on to that.

Please do not let your ex husband discourgage you. This will be the beginning of your new life and you should never let anyone steer you away from the joy that your gonna experience. Stay strong and keep the faith, things will work out for the best. Good luck with your surgery!

How Do you make your protein popsicles.   I have tried eggfaces protein ice cream....I need to make somemore but dreading going to the grocery store b/c I am affraid I will want everything...lol  But I will have to so I can get some light soy milk for the icecream.  I am just on day one so I have a long road ahead.  Good Luck!

Jenny

I make the protein chocolate according to the package directions. Then I bought some popsicle trays from the dollar store and filled them up they taste like fudgesicles. I've never heard of eggfaces protein ice cream is is good? I wonder where I can find that at? I've also made the straberry sorbet protein and mixed it with crystal light lemonade and froze it, it's like a slushy and tastes really good!. Banana Chike is my absolute favorite and I freeze it up and drink it like a milkshake it's yummy!

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

Its a blog she has some good recipes on there.

Jenny