Today it begins!

I start my liquid diet today! For all of you that have gone through this stage already, you know how I feel at this exact moment! :(

Good luck! Yes we all have been there before. Just relax and try to keep your mind off of food. You will do just fine! Fortunatley my pre op liquid diet was only for 3 days before my surgery but every bariactric program is different with different techniques. I thought i was gonna give in on my liquid diet but i did just fine and so will you. Good luck and keep posting here for support!

Thanks, so far so good! 

You will do great.  When you have a head hunger moment just remember 1) the obstacles you had to overcome to get approved; and 2) the reasons you are having the surgery in the first place.  You are stronger than you think you are!! You got this!!

I'm doing ok so far.  The shakes aren't that bad.  I'm drinking the banana cream now.

I'm on day 3 and it is extremely hard, but just think of the light at the end of that tunnel. You can do this. 

Your surgery is right around the corner!  Remember, this stage isn't about feeling deprived..it's about shrinking your fatty liver to avoid complications in surgery. You can totally do this!

Congratulations on the official beginning of your journey toward health!  Remember that this stage is to make your surgeon's job easier by shrinking your liver, and who wants to not help their surgeon when they are working on YOU, right?

I just discovered Premier Protein Shakes.  Wish I had them during the pre-op diet.  They are delicious and ridiculously filling!  

I'll be saving a spot for you on the loser's bench for you!

Best,

Co60s

Thanks for the spot on the loser's bench.  Can't wait!

You can do it! In fact, I am doing it too, started today. I am just finishing my first shake and it was delish! unsweetened almond milk, a shot of orange juice and a peaches and cream shake packet from Nature's Plus Spiru-lein line.

I will see my surgeon on the 10th but decided to do at least this week on liquids so I can prepare for what's to come.

I wish you well and do be in touch if you want to avoid food and chat with someone else who is going through what you are!

Happy Trails!