I made it through but my belly is talking to me!!! It keeps growling. I know this is going to keep me awake . What are some tricks to get past this? I can't keep sucking on Popsicles. Tried that!

I think your body will just eventually get use o it and u wont feel the pain as bad anymore if not at all. Just make sure your drinks have protein tons of protein...

It sucks, there is nothing you can do. Just don't cheat. Stick to the letter onwhat your surgeon tells you. I am on day 10 and thank god, never thought it would get here. Day 2 and 3 for me worst! Hang in there ! Surgery tomorrow !

Drink plenty of water as well. A cup of herbal tea helped as well for a different taste

Please be careful of herbal tea preop. My hospital had a huge sign in the anesthesia dept saying not to take vitamins or natural remedies 2 weeks before surgery. They can affect the meds the give during surgery.

I made it through but my belly is talking to me!!! It keeps growling. I know this is going to keep me awake . What are some tricks to get past this? I can't keep sucking on Popsicles. Tried that!

I am on day 2 of my 10-day pre-op liquid diet so I fell your pain right now...literately!! I am just trying to stay busy. My issue seems to be more "head hunger" and breaking old habits. For example - going through McDonald's and getting a diet coke on my way to work. Weird passing that my this morning, but I did get to work on time

I just keep telling myself if I cant do this I will never be successful with the band. Good luck in your journey!!

Oh girl believe it or not it does get better! I would lie and say I didn't cheat. I did. I had to do 2 full weeks of CLEAR liquids. AdvantEDGE carb control shakes, bouillon/broth, water, crystal light. I didn't cheat with BK, McDonalds, or anything like that. More like 1/2 can of progresso light soup, etc. HEY, I am not promoting cheating but I would lie and say it was cake and a walk in the park. If you can get past the first 3 days, you will surivve. Always keep water in your hand, and just suck and suck it everytime you find the want to eat something. Also, chew gum if you are allowed, I was. Good Luck! It really does get better!

Oh girl believe it or not it does get better! I would lie and say I didn't cheat. I did. I had to do 2 full weeks of CLEAR liquids. AdvantEDGE carb control shakes' date=' bouillon/broth, Water, crystal light. I didn't cheat with BK, McDonalds, or anything like that. More like 1/2 can of progresso light soup, etc. HEY, I am not promoting cheating but I would lie and say it was cake and a walk in the park. If you can get past the first 3 days, you will surivve. Always keep water in your hand, and just suck and suck it everytime you find the want to eat something. Also, chew gum if you are allowed, I was. Good Luck! It really does get better![/quote']

I'm on day 4 and haven't cheated. I am glad to read your post.

I wish I could chew gum as I know that would help. But I suffer from occipital neuralgia headaches and migraine headaches both and chewing makes headaches worse. Today I haven't been as hungry. I have been thirsty. So been drinking a lot of water and powerade zero. The Protein'd cheese smell really turned my stomach. Has anyone else had this issue? Everyone else seems to love it.

I'm on day 4. Doing pretty well but the hardest time is at night when my husband has dinner. I don't like Mac and cheese but boy it sure smelled good!!

I only het hungry at night. I think the trick is having the Protein by itself. In the morning that's all I have, I can go all day with just Water, but afternoon I feel I need some broth and the shake, I get hungry sooner. Go figure??

I am on day 3 of my pre-op liquid diet and bedtime last night was the worst! My stomach was going crazy!

I avoided dinner time @ my house by hitting the gym after wk. I was afraid working out would make me feel worse with only liquids in my system, but it actually helped. I felt full and energized, not for long, but it was better than sitting at home and watching everyone eat food I couldn't eat.

It'll be worth it, and you'll get there.

Drink your water. My surgeon had me on the 10 day liquid diet too and it was hell. It's the worst part. It get immediately better after surgery. I am 4 days post op and doing and feeling super great. Hang in there. These next 10 days do not represent what it's going to be like!