Starting liquid diet in 2.5 hours!

Nymiria · May 17, 2022

You guys!!!! I'm about to start my liquid diet. It is gonna be 2 weeks of liquids only (800 calories and however much protein is in 5 Atkins shakes a day) and sugar free liquids. I'm freaking out and also SUPER PUMPED TO GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD! I CANT WAIT FOR SURGERY!!!!
Anywho - just wanted to let ya know my time is coming up! Ahhh!
My husband took me out to dinner tonight for my "last big meal". It was kind of sad when he said that which means I've got some work to do lol.

KarenWV · May 17, 2022

Nymiria said:
You guys!!!! I'm about to start my liquid diet. It is gonna be 2 weeks of liquids only (800 calories and however much protein is in 5 Atkins shakes a day) and sugar free liquids. I'm freaking out and also SUPER PUMPED TO GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD! I CANT WAIT FOR SURGERY!!!!
Anywho - just wanted to let ya know my time is coming up! Ahhh!
My husband took me out to dinner tonight for my "last big meal". It was kind of sad when he said that which means I've got some work to do lol.

I'm so glad that your final countdown to WLS is beginning. Are you allowed sugar-free Popsicles or sf jello? They at least can give you the illusion of eating. Best of luck. You've got this! ❤❤

MANDY2910 · May 18, 2022

You got this girl! This I’d an exciting time, and yes it will be work, but you are so close to what you have wanted for a long time.

Nymiria · May 18, 2022

KarenWV said:
I'm so glad that your final countdown to WLS is beginning. Are you allowed sugar-free Popsicles or sf jello? They at least can give you the illusion of eating. Best of luck. You've got this! ❤❤

Thank you! Yes I can have both of those!

Nymiria · May 18, 2022

MANDY2910 said:
You got this girl! This I’d an exciting time, and yes it will be work, but you are so close to what you have wanted for a long time.

Thank you!

Kcuster83 · May 18, 2022

Let the countdown begin!

Nymiria · May 18, 2022

Kcuster83 said:
Let the countdown begin!

Yaaaaaaay!

missyinacage · May 18, 2022

Congrats! It can be hard but just keep reminding yourself of the end goal. Also, that "last meal" will not be the last meal you enjoy ever .. even if it wasn't considered "healthy" so hang in there.

Nymiria · May 18, 2022

missyinacage said:
Congrats! It can be hard but just keep reminding yourself of the end goal. Also, that "last meal" will not be the last meal you enjoy ever .. even if it wasn't considered "healthy" so hang in there.

Awww thank you!

suzannethemom · May 18, 2022

Nymiria said:
My husband took me out to dinner tonight for my "last big meal". It was kind of sad when he said that which means I've got some work to do lol.

So, what was your last big meal? Mine was poutine (french fries covered with cheese and gravy).

Nymiria · May 18, 2022

suzannethemom said:
So, what was your last big meal? Mine was poutine (french fries covered with cheese and gravy).

We went to the Salty dog Cafe on Hilton head island in south Carolina. We had a pimento cheese appetizer and then I had a black bean burger with crispy onions and Bleu cheese and fries. And a whiskey sour drink haha. It was delicious.

talk2chi · May 18, 2022

suzannethemom said:
So, what was your last big meal? Mine was poutine (french fries covered with cheese and gravy).

Mine was a nice juicy steak, a loaded potato, a frozen margarita and philly cheesesteak eggrolls! It was so worth it!!

suzannethemom · May 18, 2022

Just remember, day 3 and 4 are the worst. It’s when your body usually reaches ketosis. You might have really bad breath and feel like you have the flu. I spent the day on the couch feeling sorry for myself, LOL.

Nymiria · May 18, 2022

suzannethemom said:
Just remember, day 3 and 4 are the worst. It’s when your body usually reaches ketosis. You might have really bad breath and feel like you have the flu. I spent the day on the couch feeling sorry for myself, LOL.

Ok ty. Yeah I can't believe how hungry I've been already today and my head keeps aching!

Nymiria · May 18, 2022

talk2chi said:
Mine was a nice juicy steak, a loaded potato, a frozen margarita and philly cheesesteak eggrolls! It was so worth it!!

Yuuuuuum

KarenWV · May 19, 2022

Nymiria said:
Yuuuuuum

Remember you can read about these yummy "last meals" and remain true to your liquid diet. No calories just by looking at these yummy foods!

Seriously, you are beginning 2 very challenging weeks prior to surgery. Please try to practice sip, sip, sipping your 64+ ozs of water throughout the day. Your body will become accustomed to that routine, which will be a huge help after surgery. If you can get some walking or other movement in, great. You can do this!!!

Nymiria · May 19, 2022

KarenWV said:
Remember you can read about these yummy "last meals" and remain true to your liquid diet. No calories just by looking at these yummy foods!

Seriously, you are beginning 2 very challenging weeks prior to surgery. Please try to practice sip, sip, sipping your 64+ ozs of water throughout the day. Your body will become accustomed to that routine, which will be a huge help after surgery. If you can get some walking or other movement in, great. You can do this!!!

Thanks Karen! Yeah I had no idea how difficult just day 1 would be! I thought I could handle a few days before it got so hard haha. And I kept having thoughts of just popping food in my mouth like peanuts or graham crackers and other things. My husband decided he'd do it with me to support me which is so dang nice.

talk2chi · May 19, 2022

Anyone have any thoughts on a protein shake I bought? It only has 10g of protein and 17g of sugar. Is this ok for me to drink during my pre op liquid diet? I got excited to buy it because it was strawberry and i wanted variety from the chocolate and vanilla I've been drinking from another brand. Thoughts?

Nymiria · May 19, 2022

talk2chi said:
Anyone have any thoughts on a protein shake I bought? It only has 10g of protein and 17g of sugar. Is this ok for me to drink during my pre op liquid diet? I got excited to buy it because it was strawberry and i wanted variety from the chocolate and vanilla I've been drinking from another brand. Thoughts?

Idk , the protein shakes I'm supposed to drink everyday have 15 g protein and 1g sugar. I think the sugar grams sounds a bit high?

MANDY2910 · May 19, 2022

talk2chi said:
Anyone have any thoughts on a protein shake I bought? It only has 10g of protein and 17g of sugar. Is this ok for me to drink during my pre op liquid diet? I got excited to buy it because it was strawberry and i wanted variety from the chocolate and vanilla I've been drinking from another brand. Thoughts?

My doctor has recommendations. I am sure yours does as well, but for me it’s a minimum of 30 g of protein and no more than 10 carbs. Double check with your program but it seems like that might be not enough protein and too many carbs. Premier Protein has a strawberry flavored shake that’s pretty good and it falls into the protein and carb parameters of my program. Check with the nutritionist to be safe.