Hello all. I am new to this site and just wanted some support. I have been approved for my Lapland and my surgery is scheduled for 4/25/2012. I have started my pre op diet on 4/18/2012 and I am very hungry. My surgeon requires me to ave 3 protein shakes daily along with unlimited sugar free 10 calorie jello and broth. The broth is nasty to me so that only leaves the jello and water. I am determined to get this weight off ? Any suggestions?

You might want to look for stock instead of broth; it has more flavor. Also, I tried low salt broth and it was disgusting! I don't think this is the time to try and go salt free. You could also ask the nurse if you can add Mrs. Dash no salt flavorings to the broth. My only concern with the herbs is that presurgery they warn you about taking supplements as they can modify how you body reacts to medications during surgery.

Thanks. The stock I tried was very greasy and just plain old nasty. I know that I should not complain because I knew what to expect beforehand. This too shall pass

hang in there. keep looking for broth you lke cause it will get you through.

i hated it till i made my ownlots of work but worth it.

wendy

Buy every kind of Jello you like. Make up several batches so it is in the refrigerator. Try mixing some. When you are hungry, ask yourself if you are really hungry. (sounds silly, I know). If you are really hungry you will eat just about anything. If you are not really hungry, it could be a craving or something like that.

I agree that you should try as many broths as possible. The liquid diet thing can be tough. It also doesn't hurt to try some of the caffiene based drinks to help with the hunger.

Good luck!

Thank you all for your help. Sometimes I am only hungry because it's time to eat. I guess I never realized how much I was eating out of habit and not hunger

Hi Enoughisenough....I am feeling the same way. The shakes are terrible. They have an awful aftertaste. I was instructed to have 4 to 5 of them a day. My surgeon also said if I was still hungry I could eat a small chicken breast grilled or a lean cuisine under 300 calories. I have tried to stay busy when I get hungry to take my mind off the hunger. Walking sometimes helps. Hang in there surgery is just around the corner.

I think it wouldn't be so bad if I could eat something...anything at all I would feel better but only liquids are very hard

Hello all. I am new to this site and just wanted some support. I have been approved for my Lapland and my surgery is scheduled for 4/25/2012. I have started my pre op diet on 4/18/2012 and I am very hungry. My surgeon requires me to ave 3 Protein shakes daily along with unlimited sugar free 10 calorie Jello and broth. The broth is nasty to me so that only leaves the jello and Water. I am determined to get this weight off ? Any suggestions?

I'm on the same diet and I know it's so hard. I can't stand the taste of Protein Shakes so I've been having a very hard time with those. My surgery is on Monday so it's seems like this time has flown by pretty quick for me. The first few days were rough for me though and I hate to admit it but I did cheat on my diet some (being honest). I felt sooo bad for cheating and told myself I've got to stick to this if I want to succeed and since then I've done great with the diet. I lost 4 pounds just in the past two days alone. I drink A LOT of water to help with my hunger, I usually add lemon juice to change it up a little lol. I was told I could add fruit or nuts to my protein shakes and it helps a little. Just hang in there and try to stick to the diet because it's rewarding in the end. I wish you lots of luck and success!

I thought about cheating too but the picture in my mind of a thinner healthier me have kept me from cheating (so far)

I'll admit that I cheated too on the first day. I felt guilty by today is a new day and I'm just keeping my eye on the bigger prize. I appreciate your honesty Shannon...I don't feel all alone...lol

Are you restricted to the type of protein shake?? If not try BSN Lean Dessert. Best testing protein I have found out there. Was recommended by my nutritionist.

http://m.bsnonline.net/details/leandessertprotein.html

Yes only Optifast 3times a day

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Ahhh. Sorry. Never tried Optifast. I was lucky and just had to avoid "white" food and carbs. I lost 20 pounds on my month long pre-op diet.

Hang in there. That sounds like a sucky sucky preop and I would be starving too... and I am banded!! Lol.

You can do it!! Countdown has started!

Thank you. I'm trying

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I was on optifast for two weeks. Freeze till slushy adds some sugar free vanilla flavor and some cinnamon tastes good. As for broth I made my own. Strained it let it sit overnight in the fridge then skimmed the fat off. It was good and a nice break from all the cold stuff. During that time I ldidnt cheat and lost 15kbs before surgery