Today was day three of my 2 week liquid pre surgery diet. I debated on whether I should go to the Christmas party for my work but decided to go ahead and go. As I expected there was food everywhere and I had a glass of diet coke. Yea me!! Now I'm going to just go to bed and try not to think about being hungry.

Hang in there. I'm on day 8... I found it easier after the 4 day. Good luck!

Congrats... your success at the Christmas party is HUGE! You can do this!

Yep. I know how ya feel. I hosted a party at my house last night and actually cooked food I can't eat. I'm on my fourth day of preop. I have times of raging hunger, but generally it hasn't been too bad. Then I went to a party tonight and just ate off the veggie tray. Everyone was eating pizza. My hubby is doing the preop diet with me to show his support. I don't know if he's gonna make it though, he's having a hard time.lol.

Is your pre op ALL liquid? Mine is 2 protein shakes snacks and one healthy meal. No carbs. No fat. High protein.

Hang in there....it sucks big time but you can get through it...and will feel so much better (physically&mentally) afterwards....I had 2 weeks ALL liquid pre-op and ALL liquid 2 weeks post-op....so I understand! It gives you a new mindset when you make it through this period (and I didn't cheat once---I was THAT determined to make that time and the surgery a success.)

It is tough BUT DOABLE!! HANG IN THERE!!!!!

Edited December 15, 201312 yr by chasingadream

Today was day three of my 2 week liquid pre surgery diet. I debated on whether I should go to the Christmas party for my work but decided to go ahead and go. As I expected there was food everywhere and I had a glass of diet coke. Yea me!! Now I'm going to just go to bed and try not to think about being hungry.

your post showed me you are stronger than you thought

YOU go girl

you have soooooooooooooo got this

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the support. Most people in my world don't know I'm having surgery. The people I work directly with I told I was doing a doctor supervised diet since I started bringing Protein shakes for lunch. So there was no one except my husband that I could brag to about not eating and he really has no clue what it's like to diet.

Yes my pre op is clear liquid only. Three Protein Shakes and only clear liquid daily. I'm not even allowed the sf Jello or popsicles. This goes for 2 weeks. This is my 4th day and I haven't cheated yet. I'm holding out for Christmas day. My surgery is the 27th so I'm planning on doing my cheating on Christmas Day with a little turkey and green bean casserole. I'm thinking by then even a few bites will be like heaven!

I had a two-week liquid pre-op diet, too -- got so much easier after first days. Good luck to you. The 27th will be here soon. What a great gift you are giving yourself. Here's to all our dreams realized in 2014!

You're doing great!!! Keep it up! Just remember you are preparing your body for surgery and you want to be as healthy as you possibly can be going into the procedure. I am on day 4, but I am allowed a bit more than you. I think it is a bigger mental challenge than physical challenge.

Well, another day done without cheating. I went to my local Chinese take out this afternoon and bought 2 quarts of wonton Soup without the won tons. It is so much better than the canned broth. That or my taste buds have starved to death!

Out of curiosity, Misty, what kind of protein shakes are you drinking?

I'm drinking Premium Protein from Sam's Club. They have 160 calories, 5 carbs, 1g of sugar and 30g of protein. My doctor had shakes he wanted me to buy but these actually had better stats than his so he let me use them instead.

Powder or pre-made bottles?

Pre-made bottles. They come in chocolate and vanilla. I don't think they are too bad. The chocolate

tastes like sf pudding cups and the vanilla is a little thicker and very vanilla. I like them. Although I would rather not have them for EVERY meal!

I may try them. I've been drinking the Ensure High Protein. They have 26g of protein. I actually like them. The doc wants solids only after about a month, but I could see myself using them to get me through the day at work. I have a very physical job and can't always get a break to eat.