I'm on day 4 of my pre op diet. I'm allowed 3-4 Protein shakes, Greek yogurt and non fat creamed Soups. I was so hungry today I almost went completely off the diet. I hate Plain yogurt so I added Splenda but I think that made me even more hungry.

Is anyone else going through this?

Also, does anyone know why the diet is these specific types of soft foods? Why no applesauce, etc? Is the point to lose weight only or to clear out your system?

Thanks!

I had to do two weeks of just protein drinks, sugar free Popsicles, jello & broth. It's not easy, your body is probably in shock but you won't die. The worst thing you could do is cheat and have to start over. I know it sucks but keep strong and it will be over with before you know it. Make sure you don't go too long between shakes and drink lots of water. Believe it or not I'm putting myself on a 7 day liquid diet for the heck of it! I like to Let my stomach rest at times. I know probably sounds crazy to you but it's easier after surgery!! Stay strong!!!

Decaf green tea helped me greatly during the pre-op diet. (Decaf because I had to be caffeine free prior to surgery.)

Things like applesauce have a lot of sugars in them.

Splenda made you hungry - it can have that effect on some people. If you think it did, try it again and if you still feel the same way, give it up.

Hang in there - this pre-op diet sucks, but keep in mind, that is short term. You have to do this to get to the next step. Once you're post-op, there will be restrictions that suck, too. You'll live thru them.

You got this!

My pre-op diet is also 3 protein shakes, clear broth, sugar free jello and 1 cup of veggies a day W plenty of water in between. It's very difficult but we can do this!!! The point of this liquid diet is to shrink the "fat" around the liver and the liver it self in order for the surgeons to do the surgery without Danger of puncturing the liver or any other vital organs. PLEASE hang in there it's for your own safety. You can do this just keep remembering why your doing this to begin with and how amazing your results will be. Keep us posted & good luck!

Thanks all for the encouragement and the info.

Not sure I can do this. If I'm this miserable now I can only imagine how miserable I'll be afterwards.

I feel your pain. I have been on the full liquid diet for 7 days, and shakes plus a very small supper for a week before. The past two days have been bad as it is the weekend! I have dropped a lot of weight in the two weeks, but it is still super hard. Yesterday I spent over and hour reminiscing about all of the things I could imagine eating, and tonight I was thinking about it again. I still technically don't have to start the diet for another week but figure I will lose my weight faster if I just start now.

Each doctor has there own set of guidelines, and I believe they each give you something a bit special. Mine allows coffee, and your allows a cream Soup, which I would really enjoy about now. But what can we do? Quit, just like every time we have given up before? I just keep reminding myself, nothing changes if nothing changes. One day months from now I will be able to have a couple bits of something normal without feeling like I need to eat the entire oversized plate. Hopefully, I will be happy, satisfied and not give it a second thought. Tonight that is worth it to me.

I feel your pain. I have been on the full liquid diet for 7 days, and shakes plus a very small supper for a week before. The past two days have been bad as it is the weekend! I have dropped a lot of weight in the two weeks, but it is still super hard. Yesterday I spent over and hour reminiscing about all of the things I could imagine eating, and tonight I was thinking about it again. I still technically don't have to start the diet for another week but figure I will lose my weight faster if I just start now.

Each doctor has there own set of guidelines, and I believe they each give you something a bit special. Mine allows coffee, and your allows a cream soup, which I would really enjoy about now. But what can we do? Quit, just like every time we have given up before? I just keep reminding myself, nothing changes if nothing changes. One day months from now I will be able to have a couple bits of something normal without feeling like I need to eat the entire oversized plate. Hopefully, I will be happy, satisfied and not give it a second thought. Tonight that is worth it to me.

I Just have to say that for such a simple statement, it sure did resonate loudly with me! And I read it just when I needed to, as I sat here feeling sorry for myself beginning my liquid diet. What a great pick me up, and I'm now trying to think in that frame of mind for today! Thank you for that!

Thanks for the encouragement! It's true - in the scheme of my life this 2 weeks is nothing. But being in the middle of it is challenging, to say the least!

I've been reading a lot of the books on gastric sleeves and it's helpful as well.

Thanks all for the encouragement and the info.

Not sure I can do this. If I'm this miserable now I can only imagine how miserable I'll be afterwards.

It should be a lot easier after surgery. It won't take as much for us to feel full and the hunger hormones won't be there to trick your mind.

I feel your pain! I started my liquid diet Thursday and yesterday I cheated. I feel horrible!!!!!!!! ????

I feel your pain! I started my liquid diet Thursday and yesterday I cheated. I feel horrible!!!!!!!! ????

This a great forum to share our successes and our set backs. We are with you, this is hard!

I had a piece of cheese today. It was sitting on the counter because my mom had made my kids dinner(which is fantastic) but didn't put away the food. It was the best piece of cheese I've ever had.

It's really hard to adhere to this diet when there is food around!!

I only have a 10 day diet. One week with shakes, SF jello and Popsicles, 2-4oz lean protein and 1/2 cup of steamed veggies. The last 3 days is full liquids. With shakes, broth or no fat yogurt, as well as the Popsicles and jello. My surgery is weds. I did have a couple bites today of food but nothing horrible and not a lot. Literally maybe 3 small bites while I was cooking for a party but I still feel bad because I didn't even realize I did it at first.

I started the slim fast diet to lose a little before my last weigh in appt before we submit to Insurance. It is 2 shakes a day and a 500 calorie meal. It is definitely tough. I can't imagine only clear liquids. Hang in there. Try to keep yourself busy and pre-occupied.

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Now I'm sick of protein shakes! I just want this to be over. But of course this is just beginning...it's not like after the surgery I can suddenly eat whatever I want. Sigh.

My pre-op diet seems a bit different. Makes me wonder if I'm doing it right, but it's the one I got from my doctor. I thought I was going to be on clear liquid for two weeks as well. Instead, its low-carb/high protein, then the day before surgery is clear liquids only. The week before I went on it, I ate whatever I wanted. Figured that would be the last time to do that. I didn't go all-out nuts, but did have chocolate malt custard. It was awesome(I'm an ice cream fan). I've been on pre-op for a week now, and it isn't so bad because I was on Atkins for awhile a few years ago. Plus, I'm a carnivore, and I sure hope that doesn't change after the surgery! The thing that keeps me on track is that the diet is supposed to help shrink my liver so the operation will be easier, and if the liver is inflamed, the surgeon will cancel the operation. I do not want that to happen! So I stay on track. You get creative tho. I wanted pizza. Soooo wanted pizza. Can't have that. But! I took hamburger and added tomato sauce(low carb) Italian seasoning, minced garlic, grilling spice and mozzarella cheese and made meatballs. It sufficed! If there's a work-around, where I can have what I want(almost) and still be on plan, I will find it! lol I try to remember that I can have 'real food' again in 3 months or so, this part is only temporary. That helps sometimes. I really wish I could have coffee, I'm a pot and a half a day gal. Was, anyway. Can't have caffeine. Or cream soups. Also, I hate greek yogurt as well. Fage has a low carb option, plain of course. It's awful by itself, but I have the Walden Farm products, found them when I was on low carb before. They make all sorts of stuff, salad dressings, syrups, peanut butter, apple butter, and ALL of it is zero carbs, zero calories, zero sugar, zero fat. I just mix the yogurt with some strawberry syrup and it's quite doable. Hang in there, this is going to be awesome for all of us!