I'm on day 2 of my pre op lover shrinking diet (Protein shakes, broth Jello and some veggies permitted) and I have never been so hungry in my life. I can barely function. I hope my family forgives me for what a bitch I am. How did you all get through it?

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sugar free popsicles are my best friend. They help a lot.

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Honestly u will feel like crap but once you get surgery, the hunger subsides. Like the comment below, sugar free popsicles really do help. Also since you are allowed vegetables try a hidden valley greek yogurt seasoning pack and mix it with plain greek yogurt..it is not the same as ranch but tastes okay. Good luck

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Thanks! These are very helpful ideas. The vegetables are amazing. (I sautéed tomatoes and spinach with garlic and onion) but I'm not permitted yogurt, etc., alas. I just wish I had more energy!

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I feel your pain! The pre-op diet has been the worst part so far for me! I am 6 wks out from surgery now, but I vividly recall the 2 wks of liquids I had to do as a pre-op! Ugh! I was very hungry, irritable, and emotional (even more than usual- ha ha) After surgery, without the hunger, was a relief. If you are missing the crunch, like I did, chewing little ice pellets may help. (Celery if you can have it?? I couldn't.) I had to distract myself a lot, and avoid watching ppl eat whenever I could. (That also got better for me after surgery). I kept telling myself, 'I will chew again someday!' I wish I had magical answers for you. Hang in there!

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I'm on day 2 of my pre op lover shrinking diet (Protein shakes, broth Jello and some veggies permitted) and I have never been so hungry in my life. I can barely function. I hope my family forgives me for what a b***h I am. How did you all get through it?

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Ha ha ha my iPhone turned "liver"

To "lover" but it may shrink that too...

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That's funny

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sugar free Popsicles,

sugar free pudding, and

Light Greek yogurt.

I lived on those and drank Water, Protein shakes, juice, and v8 vegetable juice.

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I feel your pain! The pre-op diet has been the worst part so far for me! I am 6 wks out from surgery now, but I vividly recall the 2 wks of liquids I had to do as a pre-op! Ugh! I was very hungry, irritable, and emotional (even more than usual- ha ha) After surgery, without the hunger, was a relief. If you are missing the crunch, like I did, chewing little ice pellets may help. (Celery if you can have it?? I couldn't.) I had to distract myself a lot, and avoid watching ppl eat whenever I could. (That also got better for me after surgery). I kept telling myself, 'I will chew again someday!' I wish I had magical answers for you. Hang in there!

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Thanks!! It is really heartening to hear reports from the other side

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My surgery is in 2 days, and my pre-op diet was 3 weeks long. Honestly, I found the first 4-5 days extremely hard, but it got quite easy afterward. In my experience, I stopped feeling hungry and the cravings slowly subsided. It's kind of nice not having to think about what to eat!

I've seen some people say that the pre-op diet is actually harder than after surgery, so if you can get through this, you can make it through anything!

OMG! I'm on day 5 of 14 day pre-op. Today I am literally ready to eat a picture of a burger Yesterday was not so bad, but I slept all day. I will keep pushing, but it is hard

Deb, I am with you! I'm on Day 5 too and while I'm not as out of my mind as on the first day, I have no energy at all and a headache. Trying to stay strong. We can do this!

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I started my vitamin patches during the pre-op and it made a huge difference. Also the first week is the worst, then you get used to it. I made soups with vegetables and bouillon since I was allowed both.

Edited January 3, 20179 yr by Travelher