Finally in ketosis!!

 Day 6 of my 14 day pre op diet and I am officially in ketosis! Now I know that liver is going to shrink!! Jeez this liquid diet is no joke! But it's true, this is how I will be eating for a while so I better get use to it. July 23rd the big day! Only 8 days away!!!

How can you tell when you are in ketosis?

 They sell these sticks at Walgreens called Keto Strips behind the pharmacy counter. You test your urine and the tip has a color indicator. Once in ketosis you are burning stored fat. Yay!

Really? I did not know that. I will have to look for those strips. Thanks!

The first few days are evil.  After day 5 or 7, I was in the zone.  You got this.

 Just an FYI, you'll really know when you're in Ketosis when your breath becomes offensive. Also, your body odor is more pronounced. I'm just sayin................ Keep mints handy, i preferred pieces of clove.

i start my pre op diet friday...im so worried!!!

 It's tough at first! But just stick to it and don't cheat! Easier said than done, for me anyway! Just make sure you get to go and eat at all your favorite Places before you start! I didn't get to and I regret it!!!

yeah i want to get some pizza for sure!! lol that is my total weakness as far as food goes!!!!

No worries!! The liquid diet is truly mind over matter. Just convince yourself that you have NO OTHER CHOICES but to drink the protein shakes and liquids that are allowed. I scared myself into compliance by telling myself that my surgery could be severely compromised if I cheated. After the first 3 days, it is actually pretty easy. Just keep yourself busy and focused off of food. It was during this time that I realized how unhealthy my previous lifestyle was because all I used to do was plan on what yummy food I was going to prepare or what restaurant I was going to go to that day. Definitely plan on staying busy. Good luck!