I am on my 3rd day in the liquid diet with very little to eat. Veggies and some fruit. I'm so sick to my stomach and have headache since I started and am hungry also. Is anyone experiencing the same thing or did you? 1/5/2015 surgery date. Not sure I'm gonna make it. I keep thinking there has to be another way,

@@Kindle what is WLS? How long before surgery were you on liquids and was it just liquids? Did you lose weight during that time?

Weight loss surgery ( WLS )

I'm day 10 ( of 21.) into my pre op diet. I'm doing well but it's not easy. I'm 3 days into liquids ONLY. Certainly is not the easy part of this process. Our big tummies are EMPTY, hungry and grumbly! Hang in there, if you think about the whole journey we are all embarking on, it's just the beginning! We CAN do this.

Makes sure you are drinking your water and taking your supplements!! I've only had one bad headache at the start.

@@mduffield thank you. The doctors office has not given me supplements. That will come after surgery. It's interesting to read how different everyone's pre op is.

@@downsizingdiva I'm sorry I thought your date was 1/5

@@Kindle thank you

I had the same problems when I started my pre op diet. I felt so crappy I almost called out sick for work and then when I got there almost left early. I woke up with a headache everyday for the first 3 days but it gradually subsided as my body started getting used to the low calories. I don't know exactly what you're eating but I do 4 protein shakes, a palm sized piece of chicken and a cup of veg daily. I don't get hungry and sometimes have to force that 4th protein shake because by the end of the night I feel a little nauseous and will have a nasty taste in my mouth. It will get better for you in a few days. I started my diet 12/22 so it's been 6 or so days and I feel pretty good. My energy is a roller coaster but it's much better than the first couple days.

Mine is only protein shakes, water, tea, coffee (decaf for me cuz u don't want caffeine withdrawals), sugar free juice, sugar free sports drinks, and broth that's all, for two weeks, I started early but I had birthday cake today,in my head I excused it because I made the cake for someone and it took like 6 hours. ..not a very good excuse I know. But come Thursday I've got to do it right!

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@@Kindle what is WLS? How long before surgery were you on liquids and was it just liquids? Did you lose weight during that time?

Preop diet was supposed to be 14 days, but I started 2 days early because I was afraid I wouldn't lose the required 5% body weight. 3 Protein drinks + leafy green veggies. Turns out I didn't need to worry....I lost 22 pounds instead of the required 12. Then I was on another 18 days liquids only after surgery, followed by 3 weeks of puréed and then soft foods.

You can do this!!!

@@Kindle the nurse educator told me when I was doing my pre admission that you aren't hungry after the surgery for at least a few days. Did you find that to be true? Also post op I have the same schedule you do for eating. I haven't broken yet!!! I'm trying to stay strong!!! If you don't mind, can I fill you in during or end of day?

honestly I went two months on a diet of Protein shake for Breakfast Protein Shake for lunch and a big green salad with like a chicken breast or tuna mixed in for dinner and I weekend day I would have a turkey sausage egg and cheese on a croissant for breakfast and a turkey sandwich with light mayo for dinner. I was supposed to lose 16 pounds and I lost 32. you can do this.

Mine is only Protein shakes, Water, tea, coffee (decaf for me cuz u don't want caffeine withdrawals), sugar free juice, sugar free sports drinks, and broth that's all, for two weeks, I started early but I had birthday cake today,in my head I excused it because I made the cake for someone and it took like 6 hours. ..not a very good excuse I know. But come Thursday I've got to do it right!

Lol I know the feeling. I made a cheesecake topped with homemade salted caramel and freshly toasted pecans for my family on Christmas. I kept telling myself it was early enough into my diet where it won't make a difference. However, I abstained for fear it would give me stomach trouble from being too rich. I nearly cried I wanted that cheesecake so bad, lol. My pre op diet is three weeks long. I just dropped tea altogether because my favs don't come decaffeinated.

Let's try to stay on track. I know you can do it. Just tell yourself the end results will be worth it. That's what I keep telling myself so the carb cravings don't drive me insane.

Dtevehud was that your pre op diet by your doc? It's really strange the way I have been reading different pre op diets, some nine at all!! I'm going to try and do it!!! I promise!!!!

Stevehud please see my above post. I'm sorry I spelled your name wrong

Sammie's,On my way! Did the headaches go away!

if that was for me, yes they went away for me!

Lol I know the feeling. I made a cheesecake topped with homemade salted caramel and freshly toasted pecans for my family on Christmas. I kept telling myself it was early enough into my diet where it won't make a difference. However, I abstained for fear it would give me stomach trouble from being too rich. I nearly cried I wanted that cheesecake so bad, lol. My pre op diet is three weeks long. I just dropped tea altogether because my favs don't come decaffeinated.

Let's try to stay on track. I know you can do it. Just tell yourself the end results will be worth it. That's what I keep telling myself so the carb cravings don't drive me insane.

I'm not a Cryer but I can see me crying a time or two in the next 2 weeks or so. THREE WEEKS? Oh my goodness I thought two was long! You're right we can do it! Thanks for the pep talk!

I only suffered the first day with a horrible headache but I tried to stay hidrated and that helped me a lot, now I'm hungry but I'm having surgery tomorrow so it's my last effort before the big day... stay strong it's so worth it

@@samjoesmom they didn't yesterday and I just woke up this morning. I'll check in at end of day when I'm done work and let you know. Thank you for answering!

@@angiecr thank you for your advice and I will be thinking of you. Please drop in and let me know how you are feeling and doing.