how you doing, nathan?

hows the liquid diet going? Hope you are doing well, it gets easier after a while. Best of luck to you.

I am having moments where I wonder if I will survive this 2 weeks of liquids lol.  So far not too bad, I feel completely empty.  I am loving the Unjury shakes.  I think I probably need to be taking in more though or something.  Yesterday Day 1 I just had 1 protein shake, and 1 sf jello cup, and 1 sf popcile.  Today Day 2 I had two protein shakes, and one 1 sf pudding cup.  I think a lot of what I am dealing with is head hunger, and a realization of the way food has played a role in my life.  My eyes are opening up around how I used it as a reward, and comfort tool all my life.  If I was in a good mood I would celebrate by eating something delicious, and the same if I was in a bad mood.  It's an eye opener for sure.  I've been having 2nd and 3rd thoughts about surgery now that it is so close...however I know it is what I need to do.  All I could think about today was Pizza, Pepino's Mexican Resteraunt, Fast food, you name it, I wanted it lol.  It's going to be an interesting couple of weeks, and an interesting journey.  Overall I think I am doing ok.  :)

it sounds like you are eating very very little (or drinking I should say) Be careful, dont overdo it, you dont want to get weak or sick when you are so close. I know everything you say is true, the head hunger is tough. I have been very surprised this last few weeks, I have found a strength in myself I am proud of. It sounds like you are seeing the same, recognizing why you want to eat and trying to change your thinking.
as far as the second thoughts, I did that last week, too. I was seeing results via the liquids and thought "what the heck do I need surgery for?" But reality is a funny thing. when you get worried, or hungry, write a note here, the replies are inspiring and they remind us we arent alone. Or tht what we are going through is not novel. You're hot on my heels, Nathan, heres to our new lives!

After day 3 it gets easier. I had three/four protein shakes a day along with protein "waters" in between for a snack.  Best of luck.