this week is gonna be hard

Ok, so I am supposed to start my liquid diet on Tuesday, and it sucks. This is the time my mother in law decided to fly up, and it is like a family reunion this week. They are having a bbq tomorrow, and we are doing dinner at outback on Monday, but then nothing but liquids for me. Guess we will see how strong I really am. This is gonna be hard!!

WEll, good thing is you don't start till tuesday. It is hard but when you think about what you are doing it for, it's easier. Hang in there. Many of us have been through it. Some only a few days, some much longer. I had to do 10 days of liquid. And it was tough but you make it through.

Good luck. We are all here for you.

The liquid diets are temporary.  Family barbecues and Outback will be there after you recover and get back to normal food.  I went to a church picnic two weeks post-op, and it was a big barbecue, with really, really good food.  I packed my liquid meal and snacks in my cooler and praised God that I had a freezer.  I took a few pieces home to freeze for when I got back to solid food.  

Now is a time of emotional, mental, and physical preparation for your surgery to be the most successful it can be.

Hugs,
Trish

You are strong enough to do this.  Yes, it is hard - but it is for the best for you.  Take it one minute at a time if you have to.  Do lots of walking, chewing gum, whatever it takes to help. 

You're almost there!

Pam

Just don't set yourself up for failure - YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Just remember how important it is for the fat around your liver to shrink and you to be in the BEST possible health for your Dr to perform the surgery! Best of luck and we are all here if you need the support.

Liz

PS Think of the little engine who could - I think I can - I think I can - I think I can!

I believe they have soup at Outback. And water is always a good choice.

I put myself on a self imposed liquid diet 10 days pre-op and while it was tough, I knew that I wanted to be a success so I kept that in mind.

Good luck!