I'm getting really hungry being on this liquid diet for now 3weeks. Had my surgery 7 days ago to today date. And I'm really getting tired of the Protein shakes not to mention how I havent used the bathroom in almost a week since yesterday and that was pretty painful. I see my doctor monday and hoping he says it's ok to move on the next stage... I'm craving mash potatos at this moment... Just cant wait!! Sorry needed to vent!!

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Thanx!! I know the amount is good just can't wait

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Miss Na,

It's normal to not have to go to the bathroom that often. Your intake has been drastically reduced. I was one of those people who didn't go along with the "liquid in, liquid out" scenario (ewww) but make sure you are drinking enough fluids so that you don't get constipated. My doctor suggested increase fluids for a few days then if that didn't work, to get a softener. NOT a laxative but a softener.

I hope it improves for you.

I'm getting really hungry being on this liquid diet for now 3weeks. Had my surgery 7 days ago to today date. And I'm really getting tired of the Protein shakes not to mention how I havent used the bathroom in almost a week since yesterday and that was pretty painful. I see my doctor monday and hoping he says it's ok to move on the next stage... I'm craving mash potatos at this moment... Just cant wait!! Sorry needed to vent!!

This is the hard part. I am on day 50 and find the hardest thing is the psychological. Trying to eat little but watching everyone around you. Just hang in there. It gets easier all the time..

Thanks check please! I think I hit that constipated stage already. Like I said it was so painful when it was time to use the bath room not trying to be gross. It was the worse bathroom experince I ever had. I'm not sure If i should take softner everyother day cause to wait to take it when you have to go didnt work for me. I'm drinking all my Fluid as well daily. I see my doctor monday so I guess I can ask him about this as well. Thanks for your input!!

Miss Na,

It's normal to not have to go to the bathroom that often. Your intake has been drastically reduced. I was one of those people who didn't go along with the "liquid in, liquid out" scenario (ewww) but make sure you are drinking enough fluids so that you don't get constipated. My doctor suggested increase fluids for a few days then if that didn't work, to get a softener. NOT a laxative but a softener.

I hope it improves for you.

You are so right Robin G! It's def pschological and sacrifice is what I've learn in these 3 weeks. Tomorrow is a niece b-day party and I have to figure out if Im going to even go. Do I want to sit around everyone and watch them eat while my stomach is only full of liquids and I'm in that hungry stage hmm I dont really think so.. So I'm just wanting for the easier part which i hope is soon .... Thanks for the info!!

This is the hard part. I am on day 50 and find the hardest thing is the psychological. Trying to eat little but watching everyone around you. Just hang in there. It gets easier all the time..

You are so right Robin G! It's def pschological and sacrifice is what I've learn in these 3 weeks. Tomorrow is a niece b-day party and I have to figure out if Im going to even go. Do I want to sit around everyone and watch them eat while my stomach is only full of liquids and I'm in that hungry stage hmm I dont really think so.. So I'm just wanting for the easier part which i hope is soon .... Thanks for the info!!

I will be rooting for you! My pre diet was the week before and after Thanksgiving. I had a house full of company and prepared a beautiful meal for them to eat.. I ate turkey and green Beans.. It was torture... but I was and am still determined to succeed. I'm sure you will be fine. Let me know how it goes for you.

I was starving the first few days after surgery, I could only consume about 300-400 calories a day.

Even if you're getting your Fluid amount you may not be getting enough calories.

Check what you're drinking and tally your calories. And if you have a bowl ... well, a cup of Soup like cream of tomato or something similarly healthy, your Dr. will not freak out, especially if you're seven days post op.

I'm seven days post today and yesterday I was approved for phase 2 (I posted the phases my Dr uses are in the nutrition forum under food plans) I can finally eat oatmeal, potatoes, Soups, crackers, cheese. And so yesterday I ate and thought I binged and all I had was 1/4 c of oatmeal with slivered almonds and then for dinner a few crackers and two wedges of 35 calorie laughing cow cheese. What a binge