Week one - Pre-Op diet

 So my doctor only required 1 week of clear liquids prior to surgery.  THANK GOD.  This is HARD!!  


Surgery is May 5th so I didn't "have to" start the liquid diet until 4/28. I started on 4/26 to try and jump start the weight loss/liver shrinkage.  

This week was hard!  Miserable!  I almost threw in the towel several times.  I occasionally at a cheese stick or slice of lunch meat.  Friday I actually caved and had a McDonald's cheeseburger - no fries but I did fall off the wagon.  

I have a photography business on the side.  Saturday I had a photoshoot.  I swear y'all I almost passed out.  I came home and slept for 3 hours.  

Tomorrow 5/2/2021 I get my COVID test before surgery.  I am in the home stretch but it SUCKS.  I cry almost daily.  I am bitchy as hell and I am in a constant state of brain fog.  I am slow to process and often confused.  

However, I did lose 6 pounds and over 6 inches (collectively) so at the end of the day it may all be worth it.  

Is it wrong that I am looking REALLY forward to thinned out malt-o-meal? 




Top row is last week - bottom is this week.  I have the same pants but different tank.  I couldn't find the damn tank!  






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