First day of full liquid diet

[cksweetpea 26]

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!

[Blondie638 98]

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...

[npohuski 11]

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 !

[missybear 86]

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

[honk 780]

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.

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

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!!

[Blahhhhh 16]

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!

[wozzicat 36]

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.

[cksweetpea 26]

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.

[Reimerl 7]

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??

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

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.

[anniearrr 59]

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

[Brandy Hunter-Lee 1]

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!