jessb418

Sorry to hear that. Be careful..it's important to stay hydrated..even if u just get in tiny sips. I totally know what u mean...I basically have to force myself to eat...no because I'm hungry but because that's what I'm supposed to do. I tried boos glucose control shakes. I look those because they come in ready made bottles and there not think and gross like other shakes but more like a regular drink but fills u up.

Bring it on...I think ur doing pretty good with everything. I'm a little over 2 weeks out and I still don't hit my protein. It's been a process...some days I feel great, others not so much. I think our bodies are still in shock and what we are experiencing is common.

Last night while doing the dishes I got chest pain. I tried to brush it off but eventually had to sit down which made it better. Then the pain seemed to move down to my upper middle left side and would only get better when sitting. It eventually stopped but now every time I take a sip I get pain. I've never had this problem before. I'm exactly two weeks out and am afraid something is wrong.

Me too please Jessb418@gmail.com

The only things I've had are a protein shake made with half water half lactaid free fat free milk, pudding and broth. Not taking in much and feel yucky regardless if I eat or not. Hoping you get some answers and feel better as well.

How long did you wait post op to try new things other than clear liquids?

I was in the hospital for two nights. Since I have gotten home my two year old wants nothing to do with me which is breaking my heart. I have never left him besides work, is he old enough to have abandonment feelings?

I am a week post op tomorrow and today is the first day I have even thought about being hunrgry. I'm really looking forward to full liquids...I am so excited for a protein shake. Oh how life has changed lol

Today is the 6th day post op. I still feel in pain and have yet to feel any reap improvement. .I'm still on pain meds. I walk, sip, rest, walk, sip, rest and everyday I hope to wake up feeling a little better and still feel the same. Is this normal? Some people seem to bounce rite back and I'm quite shocked how this has knocked me down.

So I had my surgery on Tuesday. My surgery took almost five hrs due to my digestive system being out of sequence so everythin was hooked up and then had to be cut out and redone because the surgeon noticed it was not rite. I got home yesterday and an in terrible pain. Feels like way more than when in the hospital. I have also had no gas which makes me nervous. I'm going to be seen today as.the redness in my incision is spreading to make back and is hot. Any advice? Anyone been through any of.these problems? Man this was harder than expected.

So I began my two week fast yesterday. I was instructed to have six protein shakes a day. I only made it to five...I have stomach cramps, bloated and feel terrible. Is this normal?

Thanks Roostertail. I sucked it up and made it through. Surprisingly today I felt decent so hope.that continues. I changed my shakes and wonder if that helped.

Yah I would be super pissed. That's complete bullsh*t. Your whole life has been turned upside down and if he would have listened to you, he could have spared u weeks of agony. You're gonna get thru this sweetie and u have every right to be angry!

My liver better be tiny. I'm getting so frustrated. I'm not hungry and don't even want to eat..I am just drinking shakes because I'm hoping that my body will like me again.I haven't even have surgery and I'm still feeling like garbage. I honestly figured the first couple days I'd feel bad but not day 7! I don't know if I am low on sugar or sodium or what but I am really sick of feeling like this...especially since surgery is just days away! Uggh I wonder if eating everything in sight will make me feel better.

Morning of day 7- wow I am half way!! I feel pretty good. I'm getting sick of the swwet too. I need to find different shakes as I don't find mine very filling anymore. I only have the option of optifast *which I'm on, boost glucose and atkins advantage and that's it. I'm getting pretty frustrated with my scale as it isn't showing the number I think it should, although I do feel the loss in my clothing. How much have you guys lost so far?

I thought that but I am drinking all day everyday. I felt good yesterday and this morning but then in the afternoon i went downhill. I am hoping for a big turn around or I have no idea how I will make it thru when it's only day 4! I was proud of myself..my husband and son got pizza and i didn't have ANY. So tempting tho especially since I had to cut it in peices for my son.

Day four not feeling that great again.

Yah I'm feeling better on day three as well. Now that I'm feeling better I am HUNGRY! I can't believe we have to do this for so long. Does one meal really make that big of a difference in your liver shrinking?!?

Yup! I did and luckily my insurance had a website that I could see when it was approved. I stalked that website and even still ended up calling to make sure. Lol

Ughh it's terrible. I've done fast before and really thought thI was going to be easy. I'm hoping day three tomorrow I start feeling better or it will be a long two weeks. Feel better everyone! Let me know when your break thru happens

I'm September 2nd too. I began my diet today. Quite uncomfortable. ..I think my body needs to adjust to all this protein. Feel bloated and gross...good thing is -no hunger. Can time fast forward please. Lol

I am starting my two wewk preop diet. Whooo hoodoo it's taken forever and can't believe how close I am. So I have a question, my dietician is quite strict in what we eat even down to the brand we should choose. She says we have to have six shakes a day and can eat non starchy veggies. Six sounds like alot. I'm wondering if six is the most you should have in a day or if this is the exact.amount, no more, no less. And is doing less really gonna matter? What do u guys think?

U will be fine. Try to stay focused on the big picture. Ur so close! Drink lots of.water! Helps u feel full

When is your surgery?

Yah I'm feeling pretty confident. Ive.done fast before where.I did nothing but drink water so I am feeling pretty confident I can get.through this. I feel mentally ready and hope to follow it 100%. In a way this will prove to myself I'm 100% ready to change my life.