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This is my second day... and I feel like I am dying. Someone PLEASE tell me that itll get better as time goes on? I hate feeling hungry all the time. I can handle not eating, if only the shakes would be more filling. I can have 5 opti-fast shakes a day... each 8oz. I drink one every 3 hours... and I can barely make the 3 hours. Last night at 11pm I was having hunger cramps so bad that I had an extra shake. I am allowed sugar free Jello and popcicles... but my goodness. I drink a lot of water... but this hunger feeling is horrible. :thumbup:

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It does get better! Usually around day 3-4 it really gets easier. Keep on going, you can do it :thumbup:

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It does get better! Usually around day 3-4 it really gets easier. Keep on going, you can do it :smile:

Reverie,

thank you. I sure hope so... because I am struggling.:thumbup:

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It IS a struggle but it will get better. Hang in there :thumbup:

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We both need to keep our eye on our goal- I'm on Day 10 of 14, haven't cheated yet, am very proud of myself and am HUNGRY!!! We will survive. I'm surviving by walking lots and sleeping when I can. Keeping myself busy. Playing with my cat, whatever. Time passes, and before we know it, we'll both be banded!

Then I have 2 more weeks of liquids, at least my choice not the Optifast, then 4 weeks of mushies. Then Bandster Hell. Man, this is WORK. Worth it though, for what we want.

WE CAN AND WILL DO IT!!!!

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We both need to keep our eye on our goal- I'm on Day 10 of 14, haven't cheated yet, am very proud of myself and am HUNGRY!!! We will survive. I'm surviving by walking lots and sleeping when I can. Keeping myself busy. Playing with my cat, whatever. Time passes, and before we know it, we'll both be banded!

Anne,

I find it hard to exercise or walk while doing this. I get very sick to my stomach and I know a lot has to do with the heat outside... and being hungry. I dont do well with hunger... I pray this gets better. CONGRATS on not cheating!!! :thumbup:

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YOU CAN DO IT!!! it is hard...and not fun at all...but the end result is so worth it! just keep focused on the goal...and the two we:thumbup:eks will fly by!

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I got a Wii and Wii Fit and a couple of other discs to give me something to do inside. Moving helps a lot, especially with music blasting. And this is coming from someone who HATES exercising!

Hang tough! WE WILL MAKE IT and feel so much better about ourselves!

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I am on day two of liquids also. It does suck, I just ordered a pizza for my kids...but I am being strong. Go look at the before and after pictures of everyone up at the top...that is great motivation!

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Trish,

Thank you. I do look at the bigger picture... but geez! Who would ever think chicken broth is so damn good?! lol. I inhaled it.. it actually had flavor n wasnt cold.

Anne,

I have a wii and wii fit. I never thought to pull it out and do that inside during this time. Good idea, I will do that! Thanx.

Tink,

Wow. That has to be hard, but good for you for being strong! Congrats. These two weeks will drag, but willbe worth it. I love looking at the before and after pictures.. very motivating.

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It does get better after a few days... I think the toughest for me is after I banded I am ready for some real food. I get mushies on monday and today has been the hardest, 4 days post op.

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It does get better after a few days... I think the toughest for me is after I banded I am ready for some real food. I get mushies on monday and today has been the hardest, 4 days post op.

Nean,

Well, today is my 3rd day and i found that drinking 1 cup of chicken broth REALLY helps me. Today I woke up, and I am not starving. I feel like today will be a better day... I hope so. Congrats on being banded! , and yay for mushies on monday!! :thumbup:

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I'm lucking because I am on a partial liquid diet... I'm allowed 4 oz of lean meat and veggies for dinner and the rest is Protein Shakes and water- I'm on day 4 and have had some moments of weakness (and cheated at dinner). However, I've notice the Unjury Protein shakes keep me full the rest of the day. I noticed on this site that some people don't even have to do the liquid diet....

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I'm now on Day 11 of 14 Optifast and clear liquids! I know if I can do this I can handle the Post-op! Woo hoo!!! It will be hard but I can do it!

So can we all do it- whatever our particular doctor recommends! I do know my way doesn't work- it's why I need the band in the first place.

broth is a blessing.

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Jennifer,

Wow. I would LOVE to have something to eat at dinner. I could see how it is easy to cheat though. The opti-fast shakes are good, and they are doing their job. Its just the first two days my body was in major shock. I also noticed that some people dont need pre-op diet either. Which boggles my mind. Maybe im just hating on them for it??? lol. I def envy those. At the same time, I am grateful to have to do this diet, bc it prepares me for post op. Like Anne said, if you can do this then you can handle post op with a breeze!

Anne,

broth is DEF a blessing. lol. I enjoy my one cup... and look forward to it more than jello! haha

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