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9 days on liquids is getting to me

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,282

LilMissDiva Irene
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I'm so sorry you're not feeling well... just try to stay positive and keep your chin up. Once you see the results of the awful liquid diets and everything else, I have no doubt you would do it again in a heartbeat. :)

Hugs!!!

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1-4-Many    2

1-4-Many
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Right there with you. I'm only on day 4 but it's already very annoying.

I have no intention of "cheating" because this way I'll know. I have lost almost 30 pounds, I did 2 days of ultra low carb eating prior to the liquid and now I'm on liquid until the day of surgery. If they get in there and I have a fatty liver, they need to close me up and start treating me for liver disease, not obesity.

I'd be less bothered by this part if I felt it was necessary but I know so many people who have had this surgery who lost LESS weight during their time up to surgery and they didn't have to do this long liquid diet. I'm not diabetic, not even close.

My program has very set rules. Frankly it's crossed my mind several times that I should have dieted a bit less and enjoyed food a bit more. Maybe a middle ground because at the end of the day, we are all sucking down liquid - the ones who lost 10 pounds to the ones who lost 50.

Hang in there. In a month it'll all be in our rear view mirrors. And objects WON"T be larger than they appear!! lol

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lkcraig316    4

lkcraig316
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I am on day 4, and while the headache and tiredness have gotten some better, the hunger is still there. I work in a doctor's office and we have had reps bring lunch two days in a row. My cube is diagonal from the kitchen and it has been SO HARD. I'm trying really hard not to be grumpy and miserable at work. People are being so supportive that I don't want to be mean.

By the time I get home from work in the afternoons, I am ready to put on my pjs and get in bed. And this week I actually get one Lean Cuisine a day. Next week just four Protein Shakes. I dread that!

We can do it, though!!! Every one of us! Think of the payoff in the end. :)

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1-4-Many    2

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I am on day 4, and while the headache and tiredness have gotten some better, the hunger is still there. I work in a doctor's office and we have had reps bring lunch two days in a row. My cube is diagonal from the kitchen and it has been SO HARD. I'm trying really hard not to be grumpy and miserable at work. People are being so supportive that I don't want to be mean.

By the time I get home from work in the afternoons, I am ready to put on my pjs and get in bed. And this week I actually get one Lean Cuisine a day. Next week just four Protein Shakes. I dread that!

We can do it, though!!! Every one of us! Think of the payoff in the end. :)

I'm lucky. I live alone and work in a small office where the other people go out to lunch every day. I'm not even happy about seeing commercials

on TV -- I can't imagine having to smell the food.< /p>

This isn't impacting my energy level at all. I'm a lifelong insomniac and I was actually hoping I would wind down some and be able

to sleep at night. That's not happening yet. I'm still hoping for it after surgery which I know would sound dumb to someone who's

struggling for energy. But I'm hoping I have a few weeks between the surgery and mushies where I'm so deprived I need sleep.

I know we can do this. Lots of people do. I'll just be very glad when it's over.

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lkcraig316    4

lkcraig316
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Do the horrible stomach gurgling sounds stay the entire two weeks? It has been really bad the past couple of days. And it's so LOUD! I guess this is just practice for after surgery.

On the bright side, my wedding ring is now sliding all around my finger. I guess I'm going to have to take it off and put it somewhere safe until my weight stabilizes down the road. I'm afraid right now I'm going to lose it.

Anybody else cold? I have been wearing a jacket in the office this week and I wonder if it's because of lack of calories or just my wacky hormones.

Stay strong this weekend. Avoid all the gastronomical delights of Easter!

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Raine    170

Raine
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I know we can all do it! The support her is great. It is saving me lol. I am cold all the time too. I have a fleece on as I type!

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grannyk    58

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I hope everyone doesn't hate me, but I''m on day 9 of clears since my surgery and I can't believe it has gone by so fast. I will start full liquids tomorrow. I will be glad to have a little more substance, but I have felt fine. The only time I was nauseated was when I went shopping with my daughter. I think some people on the forum who feel bad do not get enough Protein during the clear stage. I have been getting 60-80 grams of protein daily by mixing GNC whey Protein chocolate flavor in Water. I mix one & 1/2 scoops instead of one for a little richer taste, but it tastes pretty darn good when it your only source of protein.

I feel for those who are having a difficult time getting through the first few weeks. It is just like when I dieted in the past and the people around me were eating all my favorites while I was depriving myself. Just think ahead to the time when we can have almost anything we want because we can only have a limited amount. We will survive!!!! :)

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MaeConnie68    1

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I am on day 5, today is the first I noticed that I am cold and I am the person who has to have the a/c on 60 because I am always hot. I am hungry all the time, but I know in my heart I am doing the right thing for myself. The only I hate is being tired. Today has been one of those days all I wanted to do is sleep. I took a nice long nap this afternoon and it is around 9pm and I want to go back to bed. Tomorrow will be my biggest challenge. We belong to an airboat club and tomorrow is the big annual bbq and I have to go. I am going to take my liquids and be the strongest I can be. Wish me luck....I will not cheat....I will not cheat.....:rolleyes:

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meggiep    57

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I hope everyone doesn't hate me, but I''m on day 9 of clears since my surgery and I can't believe it has gone by so fast. I will start full liquids tomorrow. I will be glad to have a little more substance, but I have felt fine. The only time I was nauseated was when I went shopping with my daughter. I think some people on the forum who feel bad do not get enough Protein during the clear stage. I have been getting 60-80 grams of Protein daily by mixing GNC whey Protein chocolate flavor in Water. I mix one & 1/2 scoops instead of one for a little richer taste, but it tastes pretty darn good when it your only source of protein.

I feel for those who are having a difficult time getting through the first few weeks. It is just like when I dieted in the past and the people around me were eating all my favorites while I was depriving myself. Just think ahead to the time when we can have almost anything we want because we can only have a limited amount. We will survive!!!! :)

I think that the two weeks before is hardest because you are still raging hungry and your stomach is still the same giganto size it always was ! ;- P

My two weeks starts Monday. I am kind of in a panic mode looking around our kitchen and really having it sink in- my husband (not thinking) bought much of what he always buys on his latest costco run and I pointed out he will be eating most of it himself. Hmmm... This is really happening!

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lkcraig316    4

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MaeConnie68, Good luck today!

meggieP--I hear you about the stomach size. Mine is letting me know LOUDLY that it is not being sufficiently filled to what I usually do. I just hope at church tomorrow it will be nice and quiet.

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1-4-Many    2

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I hope everyone doesn't hate me, but I''m on day 9 of clears since my surgery and I can't believe it has gone by so fast. I will start full liquids tomorrow. I will be glad to have a little more substance, but I have felt fine. The only time I was nauseated was when I went shopping with my daughter. I think some people on the forum who feel bad do not get enough Protein during the clear stage. I have been getting 60-80 grams of Protein daily by mixing GNC whey Protein chocolate flavor in Water. I mix one & 1/2 scoops instead of one for a little richer taste, but it tastes pretty darn good when it your only source of protein.

I feel for those who are having a difficult time getting through the first few weeks. It is just like when I dieted in the past and the people around me were eating all my favorites while I was depriving myself. Just think ahead to the time when we can have almost anything we want because we can only have a limited amount. We will survive!!!! :)

Hate you? That's my dream! I want to be posting the same thing in 15 or 16 days. I wondered if this hunger would continue post op. I assumed (and hoped) it might be less strong but I've also heard people who have said it takes a while for the lack of hunger to kick in.

Nice to hear these success stories where it actually goes according to Hoyle!

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