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Pre-Op Hunger

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luvinke    0

luvinke
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I am on the official pre-op today prescribed by the nutrionist, now let me remind all of you that I have been drinking these Slim Fast Optima shakes for a week now and eating a sensible meal but as of today the sensible meal has been reduced to a sandwich and 1 cup of raw veggies, so now I'm starving. I know this is all psychological because all last week I was fine with the shakes and dinner but now I feel as if my stomach is on my back. Did any of you feel the same way? I think I need to drink more Water because I was a little busy today so I didn't get much in. Any suggestions, please share.:hungry:

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blulili    0

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Aside from drinking more Water (with crystal light or plain) I have heard some people swear by the slim fast shakes that have a higher ammount of Protein in them and that it keeps them fuller longer. Honestly though, you're just not going to be able to deviate too much from what your nutritionist has you on, so maybe putting in a phone call to them and describing your hunger (nerves, pre-surgery jitters, whatever you want to call it). Stay busy and hydrated. You don't have that much farther to go, so stay strong!

-Lili

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Cblancha9    0

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This part is so HARD.

It is so worth it.

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Hi, this is my 4 day of 14 on the pre-op liquid diet. This is very hard. No solids at all. Only 3 Protein shakes and all the sf drinks and Water I want. I'm tried of drinking sf drinks. Everything is sweet except the broth and Water. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I know it will be worth it, and I'm taking it one day at a time. Wish I could have a salad or veggies. Good results : 10 lbs in 3 days.:clap2:

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My preop states no soft drinks, sugar free or not. I think this would help if I could at least have the sugar free. I'll keep you posted, starts Monday.

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luvinke    0

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I'm hanging in there on the pre-op. I have turned my chicken breast into chicken spread and everything. I guess tomorrow I will go back to the roast beef luncheon meat because I can honestly say I'm tired of the chicken. Good luck all!

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LovelyLaFleur    0

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I know it's hard but, Every Dr. is different. I have 3 days to go and I'm on Clear Liquids only and 90 grams of protien shakes a day. two made with 4oz of Water only. No soada because post surgery you can't have any it can stretch you new pocket. I would love to have a chicken not just the broth. Good Luck but, i'm sure that you can do it.

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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