I am at the end of week one of a two week liquid only diet, and I am struggling. I dislike the protein shakes, I chug them without breathing through my nose! LOL!!!! I made my family several meals last night so they have things to eat and I don't have to go into the kitchen. One of those things I made was a meat sauce and tortellini, and it is calling me. But I refuse to answer! I will not screw this up by eating....could you please give me some words of wisdom? Let me know if you have any tips. How did you get through your pre-op diet? Thanks for letting me vent. I WILL do this, I am just not very happy about it!

Two weeks of liquid is hard, no matter which way you slice it. Are you on full liquids or clears? One thing that can help if you are on full liquids is to do a low-fat cream Soup - if you are on clears, your Protein is your best bet for satisfaction.

If it helps any, the hunger and obsession with food usually die down some in a few days.

I JUST got off liquids myself for post-op and I know how you feel.

Oh, I know it will be so hard! I will be scheduled anyday now and expect to be on the liquid diet within the next couple of weeks. I am NOT looking forward to it, but I AM looking forward to all the things I'll be able to do when I have lost the weight.

I don't know if this will help for you, but I'm going to make a list of all the things I am looking forward to and look at it often. Example: Drive the car without the steering wheel rubbing my belly. Get out of the car without having to use the tilt steering wheel. Ride the roller coaster-they'll be able to get the seat belt on me!!

Good luck. We're all rooting for you!

Linda

Two weeks of liquid is hard, no matter which way you slice it. Are you on full liquids or clears? One thing that can help if you are on full liquids is to do a low-fat cream soup - if you are on clears, your Protein is your best bet for satisfaction.

If it helps any, the hunger and obsession with food usually die down some in a few days.

I JUST got off liquids myself for post-op and I know how you feel.

Clear Liquids......so no cream Soups for me! Oh well! Thanks for the words of wisdom!

I do not buy into the whole pre-diet...talk about misery. You can look at some post that I have responded to in regard to pre-op diets.

Good luck!

Preop is rough ( I am just starting) but it is for a short period of time and the reward is so worth it! Try to hang tought. Have you wrote out your 12 things you look forward to doing or reasons why you are doing this? If you have not I suggest you do. It will help thru the preop and postop phase. Good luck!