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Day 4 of liquid diet

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BobBayCityMI    111

BobBayCityMI
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OK...feeling tired, not too grumpy, a bit headachy, and did I mention tired? I mean bushed, whipped, and damn near comatose. Those of you who went through this, is this normal? Had the runs a couple of times (just what you want to read), have been doing all of my Water, and eating (if one can call it "eating") at the right times. Please tell me it gets better. I still have 10 more days!

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Oregondaisy    2,021

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What are you drinking? Are you able to tolerate any of the Protein Drinks?

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TennJenn    9

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Hang in there. I still have 6 days left on my post-op full liquids. I was lucky not to have to do a pre-op diet, so I can't offer advice. Just hang in there. It will be worth it!

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*susan*    1,709

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Hey Bob, when I got the band and the sleeve, I was required to do an all liquid diet beforehand. Both times, for the first three days I was miserable with hunger, headache, etc., just like you described. And both times, after those first three days I think my body adjusted and I actually started feeling much better. I hope the same happens for you and tomorrow is a better day.

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Ruthi    60

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You have just had major surgery, your body needs time to adjust and it wouldnt be surprising for it to take 2 weeks to do it. Have you ever had the flu that put you flat on your back for a few days? It takes at least 10 days to recover your strength and get back to normal. Hang it there, this too shall pass

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Bornagainbabe    4

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Hang in there Bob. I know it's horrible. I, like Susan, had to do the pre-op diet both for my band 2 years ago and again this time. Mine was a milk and yoghurt diet - that was all I was allowed and it was foul because I don't particularly like either. I did stick to it though as it makes surgery easier and that is what you have to keep in mind. The only thing I allowed myself when I was getting sick of all the sweet was an oxo drink and that helped a bit. Different doctors prescribe different diets and if you are really feeling totally lousy give your surgery a call and see if they can offer any advice.

Good luck. Not long until the big day and then you will be on 'the other side'.

Helenxxx

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i1Linda    15

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Bob -

I'm right there with you. Today is MY day 4 of pre-op diet. I have been chewing lots of sugarfree gum. Keeps my mouth busy. When I really want something, I try to focus on what someone on this forum wrote: "it is not that can never have it, I just can't have it NOW."

10 days to go....:thumbup:

Linda

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*susan*    1,709

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Bob and Linda, you guys can do this! Just keep your eyes on the prize!

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*susan*    1,709

*susan*
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Me too, especially on a rainy afternoon.

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*susan*    1,709

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Oh, true, I guess you don't out there. Here in Florida this time of year it is unusual if we don't have an afternoon thunderstorm.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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