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Started my VLCD

My surgery is scheduled for April 25th. So today I had to start my Very Low Calorie Diet(VLVD). I had my protein shake for breakfast & lunch. I was doing really good till I went to Walmart to get stuff to make dinner for my family. My question is how on earth do I get passed "head hunger". ???³

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You can do this....I went from probably eating 4000+ calories per day to my preOP diet that consisted of NO protein shakes. It was clear liquids ONLY for 7 days. Take it one "meal" at a time, one day at a time. This is a time to allow your liver to shrink, to ease the surgery process. Don't think this will last forever. Think of how good you will feel about yourself for doing this. Go for a walk while others in your life "eat" during this short term process. Best of luck to you!

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Thank you catfish. I have 7 days of VLCD then 3 days of clear.

Started mine today and I'm right there with ya, it stinks!!! But we made this decision for a reason we just have to get through this week if hell and we are home free to a new life! Keep it up!

I know it seems impossible but it isn't. Others have done it. Yes it stinks, yes it's hard but just concentrate on getting through the next hour, and don't think too far ahead. I made my family cook for themselves too so I could stay out of the kitchen and not have to look at food.

Also it does get easier as the days pass. It won't be this hard every single day of those 7 days I promise.

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Thank You everyone. I woke up this morning in a great mood & told myself I will make it through this. Just a few more days

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