OMG - Liquid Diet - Anyone Else Have Trouble?

Hi Stephanie Thanks - my name is actually Arabic (but I was born in South Africa) I love your idea, I would like to do the same to family in South Africa, and will think about aiming to visit them when I am at goal

I haven't heard anything about a liquid diet for me ......YET !! But when I do lets just say I'll be on here alot !! I gave up smoking in Jan for this, and yess I ate more, but now it's calmed down thankfully !! You'll make it Stephanie I know you will, because it's something you want and need. Maybe try a new craft, get into the blogs, get on this board..there is usually someone on, I love to look at the before and after pics !! Huggs & Blessings, Lori

That's right just keep swimming. I'm not sure how these surgeons determine what kind of diet you need to be on, but with my surgeon my diet is.. 3 atkins shakes per day, and as much water as I can handle. But, I am also allowed broth, sugar free jello or jello pops, diet snapple, ice chips, and tea. I, too, am wondering how I am going to make it through it. But, I am putting my competive spirit into action.... My sister was banded, during the pre-op diet she lost 20lbs. Now she didn't exercise at all, but she stuck to the diet, completely. So, I am going to try to lose MORE than her! I will exercise and I will compete!! Also, I keep thinking to myself, you need to do this. It's going to save your life!

I agree with you - I've seen so many different combinations of pre-op diets being discussed on this board - from none to what seems like complete overkill. I like your idea about tapping into the competitive spirit. I'll give that a try, too. Off to have my Atkins shake...oh joy unbounded...er, "unbanded?" Smiles, Stephanie

My surgery is on the 1st & my doctor has me starting my liquid diet today-so far so good! But I can have 5-6 protein drinks per day & sf popsicles. So it shouldnt be too bad! Good Luck to everyone! I cant imagine have to have clear liquids for 2 weeks-is that even possible? There will be no nutrients. 5 days til surgery!!!