I am having such a hard time with this pre-op diet, very very hard. Any tips from anyone?

My pre-op diet consists of replacing one to two meals a day with protein shakes. My doctor hasn't said anything about clear liquids or anything.

I'm on week 2 of my pre-op and to be honest, I chew a ton of sugar free gum. chew, chew, chew. It has helped sooooo, much. One day last week I didn't chew gum and I was sooo hungry. Cinnamon is my favorite and makes everything easier. This will all be worth it.

First off, make sure you are getting enough Protein to stay feeling full. Are you allowed to have broth and sf Jello and sf popsicles? The first 3 to 4 days were awful for me and of course your body is detoxing from sugar and carbs or at least mine was. I won't lie, it was hard, probably one of the hardest things I've ever done but I kept looking at the big picture, and why I was doing it. Stay focused and I promise you, you can do this! Hang in there, big hugs!

I agree! It was pretty brutal. I drank all the shakes, had the broth for dinner, scheduled the sf,ff, jello for a snack and drank tons of crystal lite. Good luck...it goes by fairly fast. Try and keep yourself busy.

All of you on the pre op diet - Hang in there. We have all been in your shoes and you can do this! It is truly a wake up call to see just how much power food has over us. The pre op and all the yucky emotions that come with it are no fun, but a necessary part of the process. So allow yourself to be sad, angry, scared, whatever you are feeling. Imagine how happy and healthy you'll be one year from now. It is SO worth it!