Day 5 of pre-op diet....

[dlopez978 19]

Surgery scheduled for October 2nd! Ive gotta say, this pre-op thing isnt nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be! Not craving food, dont miss food. My pre-op consists of 3 instant carnation breakfasts wit simply smart milk, unlimited teas, crystal lights, sugar free pops and sugar free jello....one cup of broth a day, one lowfat yogurt or sugar free pudding a day (I use the pudding mix in my carnation Breakfast drink to make it a shake consistency instead) and one serving of fruit a day....and I drink tons of water! Not hungry at all....lost about 13lbs in the last 5 days....feel good, lots of energy....this has been way too easy that its scary! When does it start getting hard? Anyone ever get tired within the pre-op diet of the same thing over and over....? Just curiius as to what to expect.....

[Justinh125 472]

I got bored quickly with the pre-op and the early post-op diet. I just got bored with liquids, but fortunately it gets better. Sounds like it's working well for you though, so keep up the good work!!

[bnape29 30]

Day # 5 of pre-op here too... I've had a few moments of food mourning, I began reading a great book on food addiction .. Because I am finally ready to admit that I am a food addict. So far, the Isopure chocolate Protein Shakes have been great - I'm allowed to have 1/2 cup of cottage cheese in between meals .. Which helps w hunger... And of course lots o water!

[dlopez978 19]

I got bored quickly with the pre-op and the early post-op diet. I just got bored with liquids' date=' but fortunately it gets better. Sounds like it's working well for you though, so keep up the good work!![/quote']

Luckily, I get to have fruit which helps with the need to have something to chew and crunch on. But what did you do once u started to get tired of the liquids?

[dlopez978 19]

Day # 5 of pre-op here too... I've had a few moments of food mourning' date=' I began reading a great book on food addiction .. Because I am finally ready to admit that I am a food addict. So far, the Isopure chocolate Protein shakes have been great - I'm allowed to have 1/2 cup of cottage cheese in between meals .. Which helps w hunger... And of course lots o water![/quote']

Whats the name of the book?

[Justinh125 472]

Luckily, I get to have fruit which helps with the need to have something to chew and crunch on. But what did you do once u started to get tired of the liquids?

Honestly, I just waited it out, and then I was fine once I got to move to pureed foods. I just kind of dealt with it...only had to do liquids for about a week after surgery.

[JBNewLife6 8]

I'm October 1st! My preop is strictly liquid with the exception of SF popsicles & SF Jello. Today is by far the toughest day I've had. I'm not at work, we're running errands, soccer later, etc. I just want food because I do, not because I'm hungry. I will NOT cave!! I will do this because it's a better quality of life for me! I have no doubts, like I said just want it.

[KajunKutie 2]

Hello Everyone. My surgery date is October 3. I'm having serious food cravings. While at work, I do extremely good with eating my one meal the doctor instructed but at home is really a challenge. Any suggestions?

[dlopez978 19]

Honestly' date=' I just waited it out, and then I was fine once I got to move to pureed foods. I just kind of dealt with it...only had to do liquids for about a week after surgery.[/quote']

Looks like I am gon have to wait it out too :-( how far out are you?

[dlopez978 19]

Hello Everyone. My surgery date is October 3. I'm having serious food cravings. While at work' date=' I do extremely good with eating my one meal the doctor instructed but at home is really a challenge. Any suggestions?[/quote']

I would keep myself busy. I sip on my shakes n Water as long as I could....and while im sipping and filling up wit the liquids, ull b less hungry! At least I am....good luck sweetie!

[dlopez978 19]

I'm October 1st! My preop is strictly liquid with the exception of SF popsicles & SF Jello. Today is by far the toughest day I've had. I'm not at work' date=' we're running errands, soccer later, etc. I just want food because I do, not because I'm hungry. I will NOT cave!! I will do this because it's a better quality of life for me! I have no doubts, like I said just want it.[/quote']

Same here....my son plays football, n their school's snack shack is the best in the whole North Shore....idk how hard its gon b tomorrow at his game! But im in it to win it lol, we've gotten this far to cave in....we can do this!

[Kyle Lynn 4]

Today is my 5th day on Clear Liquids. It has gotten easier I just feel so sad I don't know if it's because I'm sick over what I have done to myself or because I feel like I'm lost. I have a great support system I just need to buck up I'm having surgery on the 24th of this month. I'm trying to stay positive because I want my life back I just feel alone and I know I'm not because I have all of you great people on here. So thanks for letting me read your posts!

[bnape29 30]

Whats the name of the book?

Shades of Hope: How to Treat Your Addiction to food. Author- T. McCarty

[JBNewLife6 8]

Same here....my son plays football' date=' n their school's snack shack is the best in the whole North Shore....idk how hard its gon b tomorrow at his game! But im in it to win it lol, we've gotten this far to cave in....we can do this![/quote']

How did it go? I made it through the weekend! I started my liquids 9/17 & today diarrhea hit me really bad. Has this happened to anyone?

[JBNewLife6 8]

Today is my 5th day on clear liquids. It has gotten easier I just feel so sad I don't know if it's because I'm sick over what I have done to myself or because I feel like I'm lost. I have a great support system I just need to buck up I'm having surgery on the 24th of this month. I'm trying to stay positive because I want my life back I just feel alone and I know I'm not because I have all of you great people on here. So thanks for letting me read your posts!

You can do this! Tomorrow is your day! Best of luck!