Day 2 of liquids and Im hungry

[tuwood 15]

Here's a shrinking liver video, it's just a looping animation and it's quite tame.

Thank you :-)

[shadylady_57 54]

Ugh, only day 2 of liquids and I'm hungry. How/what did u drink/eat in your liquid diet and did it keep u content?

My Dr. let me have chicken, and beef broth, sf Jello, sf popsicles, sweet freedom fudge sicles, sf puddings, green tea, crystial light and Water. I didn't get to hungry if I did I would grab a couple popsicles or fudge sicle and it would take the hunger away. Good luck

[lindalou 7]

I am on day 9 of 16, the first 4 days I was tired and had the headaches. Then **poof** on the 5th dayI woke up ready to face the world and have felt great ever since.

At this point it has been a great excercise in learning I can live without mountians of food. I am allowed yogurt, and have never in my life eaten it so slowly. Eating the same food everyday is boring but I know there is a light at the end of my tunnel.

When I started I didn't know if I could make it, but felt if I couldn',t maybe I should reconsider going through surgery. To cheat would only be hurting myself.

[Lindsey Smith Johnson 0]

I am on day 7 liquid diet. I got unflavored Protein Powder and I have added to liquids including broth and it has really helped.

[CarlosLG 4]

I am on the 11th day of my pre-op liver shrinking diet.

It hasn't been as terrible as I thought, and have bee ln able to keep up with it and without cheating. I've been on Protein shakes and broth as my only source of nutrition. My surgery is on Jan 31st (only 4 days away)...

can't say I haven't felt tempted to eat some "real food" or have had my sense of smell heightened when food is near. Trying to keep the eye on the prize on the last stretch. This week has been harder than the first one, but I guess the key is to stick to liquids (even if you might have to drink an additional shake or two.)

thankfully I embraced Protein Shakes quite some time before even getting on the surgery path... I have to say it has paid off. I am bored of drinking only shakes, but boredom is not an excuse to go off-track from the goal we have... Trust me, I've craved eating meat or some other substantial food... But the truth is that is your head making you want things that are familiar and that you like.

I'm taking a moment to vent here because today has been the only day so far I've felt cranky and have had a little anxiety / nerves since I'm almost about to get sleeved. I've lost 15 lbs in 11 days and that is probably the most weight loss I have experienced in such a short time, so at least that little victory is keeping me motivated and sane.

hope everyone else on the liquid pre-op diet is holding strong and keep trucking to achieve their goals!

- Carlos

[sunkissed 20]

My doctor let me eat whatever I wanted until the day before the surgery, so I had sushi! Stayed away from any pork or red meats.< /p>

[Kristin1969 57]

I am on day 9 of a 21 day liquid diet. It's been a roller coaster. Days 1 & 2 were an adjustment period and were the hardest so far for me except for day 6. On Saturday, day 6 (the weekend is harder for me because I tend to eat out of boredom) I decided I would go to dinner with the family after church; I had myself emotionally convinced that I could be strong and handle it fine. Boy was that a mistake. I wasn't even physically hungry but my brain started feeling sad and deprived. I have stayed away from people eating ever since - much easier that way. Tips that have helped me so far:

• Do your research before you buy Protein drinks / powders. I recommend Gold Standard 100% whey by Optimum - Double Rich chocolate Flavor. I bought a few shaker cups and mix a scoop and a half with 8-12 oz of skim milk and it tastes very much like chocolate milk. I'm getting a little sick of the same old drink but compared to the others I've tried like Muscle Milk, it tastes 1000% better! Drink a shake before you get hungry - not after. The more I can prevent my stomach from feeling empty the better I feel physically and emotionally.
• 98% fat free cream of chicken Soup made with skim milk makes me happy.
• Stay away from people eating food and especially food smells.
• There are a few entries that I read on this site that remind me of my goal and uplift me - redirect my thoughts - they are most helpful!
• A good support system is key. My husband is 100% on board (as well as my co-workers and friends), he's been drinking shakes with me and eating healthier. He started us a blog where we post weekly photos (both of us front and side views) and how our weeks went. I was proud of myself for losing 8 pounds (as of day 7) and that is a great motivator. I am careful to stay off the scale during the week. Weigh-ins are on Sundays only.

Keep your eye on the prize!! ♥♥♥