Cheated on liquid diet

[nataliearias 23]

I was supposed to start on July 19, the liquid diet since my surgery is on August 4th and I officially started on July 22nd. I definitely cheated, but this is how I did it. I have my Protein Drink (liquid) then I craved Pasta so I only have one small bowl of pasta, then the following day I had once again my liquid beverage and sadly my mom ordered pizza and yes I had two slices! I'm terrible every bite I kept saying my doctors name aloud and apologizing! I have no officially cut the crap and been on pure liquids. If anyone is having trouble I would totally recommend seeing your nutritionist and asking them to prescribe Diethylproprion to help suppress your appetite. I finally got back on it and let me tell you its a lot easier for me to follow the liquid diet because of it. The only reason I cheated was because of that, because I ran out and the nutritionist gave me just enough until surgery because of course I won't need it after that. I hope a week and 5 days of liquids are okay. =( lol

Edited July 25, 2015 by nataliearias

[JessterNC 92]

As someone stated earlier, it is shocking to me how inconsistent this all is. I met with my doctor on July 18th and had my surgery on the 23rd. I asked him about a pre-surgery diet and he told me not to worry about it. I have been eating soft foods for a few months, but he said as long as I didn't fill up my colon with stuff he was fine with it.

My surgery was out of town so my wife and I went out to eat the night before, I had fish, mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.

I just wish there was an industry standard, would make this a lot easier.

[BarrySue 602]

Rome wasn't built in a day. You're a human being and fried chicken wings are delicious.

[MiamiBlue13 16]

I am on day 2 and I keep getting this heartburn and indigestion. I am eating yogurt and Protein Shakes and broth as part of my diet. I don't know what could be causing it.

[tcon 305]

I am on day 2 and I keep getting this heartburn and indigestion. I am eating yogurt and Protein Shakes and broth as part of my diet. I don't know what could be causing it.

Day 2 for me was yesterday and I had heartburn as well. I took a nexium and I have been fine today.

[MiamiBlue13 16]

Thank you; however, I am not on any medications right now so I am afraid to start any at this point. I was hoping for non- pharmaceutical remedies

[rln52 136]

Try Tums or Rolaid or call your dietician or doctor's office to see what they say.

[gigito2 52]

I use almonds with good effect. Here's an article you can read: http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2013/06/10/almonds-ease-acid-reflux/

Thank you; however, I am not on any medications right now so I am afraid to start any at this point. I was hoping for non- pharmaceutical remedies

[OneDollarBill 371]

I'll be honest. I cheated on my pre-op liquid phase. I can remember making a Target run and passed a McDonald's. I "wanted" a Fish Filet, fries, and a triple cheeseburger. I ate it, regretted it, questioned my frame of mind and thought to myself WTF are you doing? I think at the time I was feeling a "OMG I need to eat this or that because I will never get to have it again". Which now I know isn't true. I just choose not to eat these things.

For me the pre-op liquid phase was the hardest part. Stick with it. It's a small step to a much larger goal.

Edited July 27, 2015 by OneDollarBill

[jfzimmerman 50]

I'm on day 6 of the pre-op diet and so far I haven't cheated. On day three I really really wanted to; was hungry, grumpy and had a bad headache. I'm really determined not to cheat even though it probably wouldn't hurt anything. And I've lost almost 11 pounds so that's enough to make me want stick to it. It really hasn't been that bad.

[rln52 136]

6 days and lost 11 lbs thats really good. I hope my progress goes that well. What are you eating for the cream Soup?

[jfzimmerman 50]

@@rln52

I'm on 4 Protein powder "meals" a day and six servings a day of any of the following: unsweetened applesauce, sf Jello, sf pudding, oatmeal, ff sf yogurt, raw or cooked veggies.

[jfzimmerman 50]

@@rln52

And drinking lots and lots of Water...

[TXTinana 269]

Started my pre-op today. Have a couple Protein shakes on the menu today, along with some broth, sugar free Jello, and stopping to get egg drop Soup on the way home since I am allowed (and love that stuff). I got all my Vitamins in this morning and am just now starting to feel a little hunger so I may go ahead and heat up my broth. I have to keep telling myself I can do this, I can do this...

Edited July 27, 2015 by TXTinana

[TXTinana 269]

6 days and lost 11 lbs thats really good. I hope my progress goes that well. What are you eating for the cream Soup?

I am allowed one cup of creamy soup a day. I haven't purchased any yet. What are you doing?