April 9, 201412 yr Started my pre-op 2 week diet and man o man I'm struggling. First off the Bariatric Advantage banana is not so hot...ok but not great.. 2nd, I have the watery poops (yuckkkkkkkkkkk)... and it's horrible... Is this normal to have diarrhea like that, doesn't it cause dehydration? 3rd, I'm STARVINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.. I mean like really really hungry. Why do some doctors not do 2 weeks and some don't.. I have never been told I have a fatty liver and I have had surgeries before (last one in Oct to have my gallbladder out). I don't know how I will make it through the next 14 days.. Helpppppppppppppppppp
April 9, 201412 yr I am also SO STINKING HUNGRY!!! I'm on day 7 ish? The weight loss is definitely encouraging but yes - it stinks! (as does the poop). Try some perrier or palegrino fizzy Water - helps me feel fuller with the bubbles. Also - no carbination after surgery so better get it in now Hang in there! Remember - keep calm and drink protein!
April 9, 201412 yr I'm on day 15 of a 30 day sentence. It gets easier. Are you allowed to have anything besides the Protein drinks? I am allowed 4 Protein shakes per day, plus raw vegetables (no dips, dressings, etc.) Having the raw vegetables definitely makes it easier for me. I would totally miss chewing! I am surprised to hear that you had watery poops. Completely opposite effect with me! I've never had problems with constipation before and it's pretty horrible! I am having to take Pericolace, which is a stool softener and a mild intestinal stimulant.
April 9, 201412 yr You can do it!! You are in the home stretch!! I started feeling less starved around day 4-5. I bought some herbal teas- some of them have great flavor and break up the monotony. Plus, warm liquids made me feel more satisfied for whatever reason!
April 9, 201412 yr I started my diet today. Thankfully it's only a week, but I'm very restricted. I can only have Protein drinks, flavored Water, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles and broth. I'm already starving! I completely feel your pain. I keep wondering how I'm going to make it through the next 6 days.
April 9, 201412 yr Have you all discovered the Thai-Ginger flavored Chicken broth (Swanson's)? Its AWESOME! And its spicy! Makes me drink it slower and the spice fools my mouth into thinking its more substantial than it is
April 9, 201412 yr I started today as well. Carnation No sugar w 2% milk and 5x grams of protein from unjury. I'm on my 3rd one. I just wanna chew! Ha How much is average to lose in one week? I know everyone is different.
April 9, 201412 yr So my NUT is not putting me on the 2 wk diet, she thinks I can get the last few pds of before May 2. Surgery scheduled May 5th. Me being worry wort. I am putting myself in the diet. It's 4 slimfast shakes and a head of lettuce a day. Who eats a head of lettuce?? Lol I guess I will be doing that. Lol I hope it works.
April 9, 201412 yr I can honestly tell you that eventually it will get better. Keep drinking and stay busy. I'm on day 9. I hate this part with a passion, but I guess It's for our good.
April 9, 201412 yr I'm on day 3, finally no hungar pains or hunger headaches - it does get better! I'm still sluggish, but bending the corner.
April 10, 201412 yr I feel ya pain! I'm on day 2 only of liquids and getting headaches also. Oh and I'm constipated...how is it that I see people on here with diarrhea if ur not eating solids?
April 10, 201412 yr I had one of my protein shakes with soy milk yesterday & it was AMAZING! The soy made it thick and sweet, just like a milkshake. Try almond milk too. I think changing up your liquids helps. I also bought multiple flavors to mix it up! Good luck ladies! You got this!!
April 10, 201412 yr I am on the same boat!! I am starving...on top of it everyone is the office where I work is eating pizza today. It helps to see that I am not the only person struggling. I keep telling myself to see the end result and that it will be over soon enough. Just take one day at a time and don't look so much at the total number of days you have to do it. It can be overwhelming.
April 10, 201412 yr I think it depends on the person because I am constipated as well. I am lucky if I go within the next few days. I feel ya pain! I'm on day 2 only of liquids and getting headaches also. Oh and I'm constipated...how is it that I see people on here with diarrhea if ur not eating solids?
Started my pre-op 2 week diet and man o man I'm struggling. First off the Bariatric Advantage banana is not so hot...ok but not great..
2nd, I have the watery poops (yuckkkkkkkkkkk)... and it's horrible... Is this normal to have diarrhea like that, doesn't it cause dehydration?
3rd, I'm STARVINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG..
I mean like really really hungry.
Why do some doctors not do 2 weeks and some don't.. I have never been told I have a fatty liver and I have had surgeries before (last one in Oct to have my gallbladder out).
I don't know how I will make it through the next 14 days..
Helpppppppppppppppppp