How did you deal with hunger during the 2 week clear liquids phase?

[Saxinj31 5]

I had my surgery July 25th, and today I am starving. I have headaches, and am occasionally dizzy. The Clear liquids just aren't working for me. Has anyone else experienced this, and what did you do? I don't want to cause myself problems with healing, or slow down weight loss. Any adivce? Thanks.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I had my surgery July 25th, and today I am starving. I have headaches, and am occasionally dizzy. The Clear Liquids just aren't working for me. Has anyone else experienced this, and what did you do? I don't want to cause myself problems with healing, or slow down weight loss. Any adivce? Thanks.

Would it be correct to say you didn't have any sort of preop liquid-only diet requirement?

Assuming you didn't, you are probably detoxing from carbs. It sucks - I went through 4 days of this prior to surgery and it was no fun. On the fifth day I had my energy back and no longer felt miserable.

Right now you need to be working on staying hydrated and getting in as much Protein as possible through shakes. This could very well be an all-day endeavor for awhile. It's possible you may not be feeling well by not taking care of these. Do NOT cave into temptation to eat real food right now, it's a good way to end up in the emergency room.

Edited July 30, 2014 by DonRodolfo

[HHHill 0]

I also had my sleeve done on the 25th and the headache today was tough. I had already stopped the pain meds, so I took some junior melt away Tylenol and that did seem to help. I also allowed myself a SF Popsicle as snack since I had no problem with the required Protein Shakes and Water. My recovery has been very easy thus far, so I am hoping that the hunger is some kind of temporary 'carb detox'!

[Lisa Ann 67 0]

Hi Sax,

I had Lap band to Sleeve Surgery on July 21st. I have to say before today I was having trouble with the liquids myself. I called the nurse practioner and she said I could start the cream Soup (from phase 2) but it has to have nothing in it, just the broth. I sent my husband out to get cream of turkey Soup at our local deli. When he brought it home, I emptied the soup in a strainer and removed all the stuff. It was a nice change as I still have 5 more days of liquid.

Call the office. We are in the same practice.

Best of Luck

[Saxinj31 5]

Thanks to all who responded. I did call the doctor's office and was told I could start the puree stage (I had only had Clear Liquids, no protein.) I am so grateful for Protein Shakes. So is my family. I feel like myself again.