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?

I am halfway through my 3rd week of the preop diet. I was only supposed to do 2 weeks, but my insurance company is taking forever to give me an authorization so my surgery was postponed. My surgeon wants me to stay on the preop diet until my surgery date. If you had told me that 2 1/2 weeks ago I would have had a heart attack. I was so worried and upset about the preop diet but it's turning out to not really be that bad. The first 4 days were awful with brain fog and headaches from the carb detox. But after the 4th day I began to feel better and my hunger went away. I am allowed Protein shakes, calorie free beverages, sugar free jello/ice pops, and green veggies, but I admit that I've been cheating a bit by eating egg whites. I figure since they're pure protein without any carbs or fat that they should be OK. I have lost 13 pounds so far so something must be going right.

You can do this!

Girl, my pre op diet has 2 phases, yesterday was day 1 of phase one (low cal, no carb) I was freaking starving and a crazy be-otch all night. I had some serious doubts about even being able to survive post surgery. I know where you're coming from!! I am scared of the liquid phase

I haven't been sleeved yet, I'm hungry in the liquid pre op diet

The pre op diet does get easier! I am on day 8. I still get so hungry I could eat a cow but I keep up on the protein shakes and got broth really helps! I dont get the small lean protein meal.. I get 5 shakes, sf jello, broth and sf flavored water.

Those of u who get meals or veggies r very lucky!! I am chewing ice and gum like im crazy! Lol

Cant wait for surgery tho! So excited

I am on day 4 of my 21 day all liquid diet - surgery is on 2/10/14. Days 1 & 2 were really hard for me - headache, hard to concentrate on my work, tired, irritable. On Day 3 I was nauseous in the morning. Day 4 - I am not hungry and I feel pretty darned good. The night before I started the liquid diet I made a batch of veggie Soup that my MD said I could have 2-3 cups of per day. On days 1 & 2 I waited until I was hungry for dinner, had 2 cups and I was full / happy. I need a break from the veggie soup and have been drinking 98% fat free cream of chicken soup made with fat free milk and it makes me very happy. I am surprised at how good I feel and how not hungry I am. Of course my husband has been super supportive and has not been eating near me - smells are hard! This is a sacrifice we made in order to change our lives. I keep repeating in my head - eat to live there is no more living to eat!

I am still in the preliminary stages of getting approval but my biggest fear is the ore-op liver shrinking diet. I know how I have been in some of my previous diets. I am likely to rip someone's head off by the end of the first week but perhaps because I know there is an "end game" in sight I'll be able to get through.

I'm excited for you, keep up the good work.

Day 3: liquid Diet

I'm not hungry b/c:

1) My gut is in shock that I bought 3 cases of Premier Protein shakes at costco (they were on sale) and I' not fond of them.

2) I cheated last night and had Thai Green Curry Pork with Thai rice.

I had planned to put the curry on top of my kale salad but scooped the rice while the salad wasn't looking.

Sigh.

I can only tolerate one premier shake per day by adding instant espresso. Not cheating and no headache.

My other shake I make in a magic bullet: frozen berries/0% greek yogurt/ Protein powder and milk.

I tried skim milk today but it didn't fly. I'm a 2% girl.

Does anyone think the extra 2.5 grams of fat from 2% is problematic?

Salad with chicken or fish or egg for dinner.

I love this forum. I've been in the self-pay Mexico part for 3 months, now I've graduated to the pre-op section. woohoo

Soon we'll all be in the post-op section!

I'm excited and happy to meet all you liquid diet peeps.

Wendy

To the posters who have been on liquids longer than 2 weeks, I feel your pain.

Day two down...still starving....5 dsys til surgery. ...... sigh

I'm 6 weeks post op! It is really hard not to be hungry! For me I ate such large amount of foods for so long....even now after being sleeved I'm hungry! My stomach's not hungry but my head is. I got lucky with my pre op diet...I only had to do it for a week. 24 hours before surgery Clear Liquids only!! It was torture too, in the hotel my family was eating pizza, hot wings, etc. while I was drinking chicken broth!! Hang in there!

i will be starting monday and am so scared but hang in there it will be worth it in the end:)

i will be starting monday and am so scared but hang in there it will be worth it in the end:)

It's hard the first three days. I know it was for me. Had bad headaches but you will be fine. Good luck

Made it thru day 3 with no cheating. phew!

Crystal light helped. Tastes pretty good too.

Check out "The Shrinking Liver" on Youtube.

It shows fantastic animation of a liver shrinking and how it gives greater access to the stomach pouch.

Not gross.

W

I will be starting my pre-op diet (10 days) on Saturday. However, in addition to the protein shakes and crystal lite, etc. I am allowed a lean protein and a serving of vegetables every day until the 24 hours before surgery. I don't know how I will do. I am definitely worried about shakes, dizziness and that hypoglycemic feeling I can get when I don't eat enough. I have to be able to function at work! I appreciate the post-op people saying it is worth it. Good luck, you are not alone!

Is your pre-op only 10 days??

Made it thru day 3 with no cheating. phew! Crystal light helped. Tastes pretty good too. Check out "The Shrinking Liver" on Youtube. It shows fantastic animation of a liver shrinking and how it gives greater access to the stomach pouch. Not gross. W

I tried to look up the shrinking liver on you tube I can't find it. :-(

Made it thru day 3 with no cheating. phew! Crystal light helped. Tastes pretty good too. Check out "The Shrinking Liver" on Youtube. It shows fantastic animation of a liver shrinking and how it gives greater access to the stomach pouch. Not gross. W

I tried to look up the shrinking liver on you tube I can't find it. :-(

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

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

Thank you :-)