Hey! So today is my first day on my 14 day pre-op liquid diet (protein shakes, broth, water, jello, and popsicles) and it's only 2:00 (Boston) and I think this is gonna be tougher than i thought. I don't know if I'm actually hungry or if it's knowing that I can't "chew" thats the tough part. Reality check will set in when I have to prepare dinner for my family.

Eating ice helped me

I was just going to mention ice -- if you have Sonic drive-ins near you, they have soft crushed ice - I'd go get several large cups (yes, they thought I was weird, lol), but it was cheap and helped with missing chewing and crunching - )

It's rough. The first couple of days with the headaches and the fatigue setting in, especially. Hang in there. It's only temporary!

The first two days are rough, but then your hunger diminishes. Try drinking warm broth - that's what got me through.

And let somebody else cook dinner for the family - cooking dinner while on a liquid diet would be torture!!!

I am starting my liquid diet today and so far I'm ok but it's only 10am. I noticed I wasn't hungry at all yesterday but I was eating out of boredom. I'm still not hungry but boredom is starting to set I

My husband just finished week 1 of his 2 week post op diet. For the first 3-4 days he was grouchy and fatigued, but by day 4 or 5 he started to regain energy and wasn't quite as irritable. Hang in there. I realize that this is extremely difficult but remind yourself of the road ahead and the goals that you have for yourself. I start my pre-op diet in 3 weeks, and have been on a ketosis diet before, so I'm not looking forward to the restriction.

Hey! So today is my first day on my 14 day pre-op liquid diet (protein shakes, broth, Water, Jello, and popsicles) and it's only 2:00 (Boston) and I think this is gonna be tougher than i thought. I don't know if I'm actually hungry or if it's knowing that I can't "chew" thats the tough part. Reality check will set in when I have to prepare dinner for my family.

I'm on day 5! It gets so much better. Broth is what I look forward too for dinner. Swanson makes flavored broths now. They are so good. Or I just strain a can of low sodium Soup. That adds a lot more flavor. good luck!

Ugh I started my 2 week pre-op diet today too and I'm getting real hungry! I need to stay focused. It's lunch time and all I can think of is food. I'm praying for self-control.

I'm not hungry but my boredom is telling me I am. So I am filling up in water and sf jello

I'm on day one.

I am so afraid of failing.

My husband just finished week 1 of his 2 week post op diet. For the first 3-4 days he was grouchy and fatigued, but by day 4 or 5 he started to regain energy and wasn't quite as irritable. Hang in there. I realize that this is extremely difficult but remind yourself of the road ahead and the goals that you have for yourself. I start my pre-op diet in 3 weeks, and have been on a ketosis diet before, so I'm not looking forward to the restriction.

I did keto before too but this is like extreme restriction, lol. I think it's just knowing that I can't eat that's the hard part. 2-6 pm is my tough time. The kids are home from school, they want a snack, then I have to get dinner ready. I'm gonna serve my family and then find something to do. Im hoping each day gets easier.

I'm on day one.

I am so afraid of failing.

Don't be afraid. You can do this!!!!

I'm on day 7 of a two week pre op, and honestly, taking my chewable vitamin has been the highlight of my life this past week...LOL! It does get easier, though the first few days were miserable! Bout you'll get through it! And when I've been craving salt, chicken broth has really helped! I'm sure you'll do great! Good luck with your surgery!

Hey! So today is my first day on my 14 day pre-op liquid diet (Protein shakes, broth, Water, Jello, and popsicles) and it's only 2:00 (Boston) and I think this is gonna be tougher than i thought. I don't know if I'm actually hungry or if it's knowing that I can't "chew" thats the tough part. Reality check will set in when I have to prepare dinner for my family.

I'm on day 5! It gets so much better. Broth is what I look forward too for dinner. Swanson makes flavored broths now. They are so good. Or I just strain a can of low sodium Soup. That adds a lot more flavor. good luck!

Im hoping each day gets easier, and I know it will it's just mind over matter. I agree about the broth, I look forward to it after all the sweet stuff. Thank you! Good luck to you as well.

Ugh I started my 2 week pre-op diet today too and I'm getting real hungry! I need to stay focused. It's lunch time and all I can think of is food. I'm praying for self-control.

You can do it! My stomach was grumbling today and I was just like "wahhhh" but I came home gave my kids a snack and I had broth. Yum! Lol.