It sucks to sit here, hungry, (still on clear fluids, 1 week post op) and smell the things my family is eating.....

oh my goodness, 1 week on clear fluids! I only had 3 days. When can you switch to full liquids? My surgeon requires 5 weeks full liquids post op, and I'm on week 3. Sick of it! But I keep telling myself "it'll be worth it" + "I don't want my stomach to explode and end up in the hospital for 3 months"...that usually brings me back to reality.

I also avoid the dinner table when the family eats, close the bedroom door, etc. They make sure not to talk about food around me (or they try) which is also helpful.

I was 1 week fluids preop and 2 weeks post op, then I go to puree......

I have not felt satisfied since "my last meal"...... which was a Chipotle bowl....

I understand. Its tough, but remember the goal is to shrink that liver so that your surgeon can perform your surgery successfully. Listening to a lot of music helps, too.

XO,

Ms A

@MsAlaineus.... I'm 1 week post op......preop was no problem.....lol....

I was supposed to do full liquids 10 days post-op and I only made it 8 days before I had scrambled egg. My NUT let me go ahead and start soft foods at day 10. They usually do day 14 for soft foods. At day 14 I was on solids.

I would so welcome a 10 day liquid......lol

Oh, do I share your pain. I'm 2.5 weeks post-op, on full liquids, but I have to stay on liquids only for another 2 weeks. I picked up pizza for the family tonight because that's just how nice I am. Now the scent lingers in the kitchen and I kind of want to cry.