Day 1 Liquid diet

 You know, but it's pretty sad when the highlight of my day was eating my chewable multi-vitamin last night.  

First of all,  I was HUNGRY from about 4 p.m. on.  I did okay until then, but from 4 p.m. to bedtime, it was hard.

Second, I had a hard time sleeping last night because I was hungry, so I got up and ate a light yogurt and that helped.

I am at work today and I feel really, really fatigued.  I can't  tell if it's because my body is not used to this, if it's because I didn't sleep well (I also got up to pee last night 3 times which is really weird for me) or if it's because it's a blah day.

Last, please....  someone tells me this gets easier after a few days.  I know I can do this, but it's tough!

It gets better after day 3. You won't be starving all the time. Try having some SF hot cocoa made with skim milk before bed. It will warm you up inside and help with the hunger.  That was what got me through.

I wont lie, it was so hard for me the first few days, by the end of the first week I was doing much better and the second week wasn't too bad at all.  I had a few melt downs, but managed to get through it ok.

Good luck and stay strong and focused!!!

It definitely gets better after a few days.  Then a few days before surgery it got really tough for me, but it was because of PMS in my case.  Just be creative and do the best you can and picture the end result in your head.  And of course come here for support, because we've been there!

It's gotta be hard...........just want to wish you luck!  It's ALL worth it!!!!!!!

Today is the end of day 4 for me and I'm doing much, much better.  Day 1 was really, really difficult.  Day 2  was really difficult, Day 3 was difficult and today, day 4 was okay.

Thank you all for the encouragement.

I am so glad to hear that today went better for you!  Stay strong and keep coming here for support. 

Keep focused on the end result. You will have a safer surgery and it's a great jump start to your future. Hang in there.

get easier as you go on!