I was lucky--my pre-op diet was 3 protein drinks, 2 protein bars, fluids and a healthy dinner. I did not have to go on all liquids or anything very tough.

you can do this it is well worth the effort

What else is on your diet? I made a big pot of soup for the week and I add a little protein powder to it. If you used canned, add some seasoning it makes it palatable. Greek yogurt is awesome too. I can have strained fruits as well so I cooked up some blueberries with cinnamon and strained it then added some corn starch and a little stevia. I put some of this on plain yogurt, not too sweet. One week done, One to go. I am surprised at how well I am doing. No cheating at all. I don't know why but most regular food is turning me off. Getting tons of fluid and protein has kept me full. Hang in there surgery sister. Feel free to message me if you need support....gum helps with the chewing part (or lack of)

Ours--is put on your big girl panties! ( Or pants for the guys!)

You will make it, and you will have the same liquids menu afterwards. Hang in there. This is a short (but not so fun) period but think of the years of health you will have to show for it!!

I got through knowing that there was a light at the end of the tunnel this time. How many times have you tried to diet in the past and failed. In all of my past diet failures the defining thing that ruined me over and over again was impatience combined with a shoddy return on investment.

The other posters on this thread are right. Get through this! Know that this time it's going to pay off.

I fought for years to get this surgery. I feel so strongly for people who need and don't have access to this procedure. You're being blessed with the gift of a second chance, and what you're sacrificing right now will pay off ten fold.

If anticipating all the good that will come from this isn't enough to motivate you to stay on track, then think about all the people who would give anything to be starting the journey you're going to start.

Hang in there. You've got this! (*)

Every bodies responses have been good and honest here. It is true that it is a small time period in a much larger journey. But it is probably the hardest in my opinion. As i was travelling during my 15 day pre-op liquid diet, I was able to supplement a little with porridge type foods if no other options were available. Even that was hard but it kept me sane too. I lived mainly on meal replacement shakes in sachets as I just had to find water for them, not impossible in India. I agree with Paul. Not everybody can have this surgery for many reasons. I feel really blessed that I was given this chance. I am far from perfect but I could never have done this without the procedure. And because I had to jump through a lot of hoops, travel to India etc to have it, I remind myself of that when I feel a little dismayed. You are in for an amazing journey. The pre-op diet will be a distant memory soon.

I had a couple of weeks preop of only liquids and like you struggled with the too sweet protein shakes. Struggled in the hospital post surgery too. If you like the savory stuff better than stock up on chicken and beef broth. I got mine from my surgeon's office so it was really high protein. But you can get it at the grocery store and add an unflavored protein powder to it as well. And make sure your surgeon knows your preference before you go in to the hospital. They might be able to accomodate your preference.

As for the "tough love" you got here, funny as it was, it's true. These are permanent changes and as soon as you get decide to accept what it is and work with it, the easier it will be for you in the long run. I've been doing this 3 years now and the folks I see on here who struggle the most are the ones who seem to obsess over what they can't have. They feel deprived. That mind set makes it harder. So I will add my own version of suck it up. At my house the phrase was for the kids and is now for the grandkids "it was your choice, so deal with it".