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8 day liquid diet! -my experience so far!

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AWD12368    30

AWD12368
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So I am posting this because I thought it would be helpful to some people and I know there are a million post like this but its read at least 20 to make myself feel better on day 1 and even more on day 2!!!

The liquid diet---- Protein Shakes and broth and water!!

Day one I drank so much freaking broth and Water I thought I would explode!!! That night I woke up ever hour to pee it was awful and in my MIND I was still starving! I say in my mind because I know I wasn't hungry my stomach wasn't growling and it was so bloated from all the liquids there was NO room for anything else.

Day 2 was worse... The awful headache started and I felt so weak and tired all day ( that lasted until day 4. headache/weakness and exhausted) I still drank broth and water like it was going out of style and was still really bloated. I was tempted by everything my children ate! It all looked amazing and smelled even better!! I did cheat and I own that and its done and there is no going back. I had 1 chicken nugget which my daughter yelled at me for since it was hers and she knows mommy can only have the stuff in her cups!!! SMH

Day 3..... I couldn't bring myself to do a shake so I spoke to my doctor and they recommended adding more Protein mix to the water to make it a pudding consistency and let it sit in the fridge for about an hour maybe two. This was a big help it gave the illusion of something new and I ate that no problem and added some sugar free coffee Syrup to make it hazelnut flavored. It was a life savor and I was still getting enough fluids with the water and some broth to keep me hydrated. I was still tempted but I did not cheat!!!

Day 4... Is honestly a blur I know what I got all my water in for the day and protein no problem but my head hurt so bad I slept a lot!!! I am very lucky I was able to stay in bed and sleep to get rid of it. I didn't cheat because I my head was banging so bad I just stayed in bed for most of the day. (Thank you to my husband! )

Day 5!!!!!!! AMAZING!!! I no longer had a headache and no longer even thought about other food. I would make my "meals" and then make my children there meals and I wasn't tempted of even interested in anything!

For me and I think for other also its the first few days. The first few days your body is in shock and freaking out since you are no longer eating the "bad" things. Not to mention that you go to a full liquid diet in some cases! (I have heard that others are allowed 2 ounces of protein a day or veggies. I think it all depends on the doctor you have)

So that is my little piece of information I am currently on day 5, down 14 pounds since I started it and I am feeling amazing and the day is almost over for me 6:00pm EST! So I wish everyone luck you can do it!!!

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_Kate_    2,224

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I am about to start day 14 and have been just on liquids (my choice). I think I am entering the serious/silly stage, one minute im cracking daft jokes and even laughing at myself and the next I am thinking about doing a new will :huh:

@@AWD12368 I agree... We CAN do this!! best wishes on your journey and nice to meet you.

Kate

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Elode    8,093

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Yay! It does get easier and believe it or not at 8 months post op some times I do a couple of days of my pre-op diet just for fun. Much easier now of course. Hang in there!

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Nickkibear24    33

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your so lucky I am also on day 5 but im only down 2 pounds and i havent cheated at all

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nataliearias    23

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So I decided to start my liquid diet little by little, I'm still in the pre-op phase but due to some issues with submitting my paperwork to the insurance, I have no choice but to begin the liquid diet phase because I cannot afford to wait two weeks and then move my PTO any futher than what it is. I sadly have been cheating because just the thought of me not eating my favorite foods (well in this case snacks) is kind of sad because its sinking in. Anyways, I'm definitely looking forward for the next two weeks to fly by because I want to get the surgery over and done with! I seriously cannot wait to start my new life!

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