HI ALL.

Ok, so I had my surgery on 10/30 and all went well, got released the next day. Not in too much pain, have had slight nausea, but have been able to control it. I'm six days out and getting ready to finish the ALL LIQUID STAGE, thank god. Have any of you others been so depleted, that making the bed, getting dressed, brushing your teeth has been a monumental task? I know we have little to no calories on this phase but OMG I didn't think that just drinking water, Kool Aid, Jello was going to be this hard. What all have you done to combat this? I literally feel like my heart is going to explode when I even try and go to the bathroom, because of the amount of exertion I'm putting out based on the lack of calories?????

Any thoughts/suggestions would be great.

Thank you

I think my doc should have suggested I take the two weeks of the liquid diet off. The hunger and weakness are bad enough, but the headache woke me up because it got worse at 2:30 am. I think it has to go away at some point, but working is tough. Granted, I already have chronic pain including headaches, but this is ridiculous. It is too late to take off because I haven’t given my staff a plan yet. I am getting a massage Wednesday. Maybe that will help. Anyone else still having a hard time?.

Hi, I’m new here, Sleeved on 10/26
But can really relate to the liquid phase, I also was told 5gat I needed to drink 64 oz of clear liquids and 2 protein shakes needed 50 to 80 grams protein per day.Drove me crazy, I used the broth from caned soup.
i have to be on this phase for 14 days, then on to semi solids (whatever that is) I just keep going

Right. I just posted another post about it. I’m on the second stage now. Had taken me about seven hours to drink a 11oz Premier Protein drink and it was so good. That at least counts towards my ounces. Going to try and make oatmeal and mashed potatoes tomorrow good luck on being on it for 14 Days. That just sounds crazy. I barely was able to do 40oz this past week.

I think my doc should have suggested I take the two weeks of the liquid diet off. The hunger and weakness are bad enough, but the headache woke me up because it got worse at 2:30 am. I think it has to go away at some point, but working is tough. Granted, I already have chronic pain including headaches, but this is ridiculous. It is too late to take off because I haven’t given my staff a plan yet. I am getting a massage Wednesday. Maybe that will help. Anyone else still having a hard time?.

Oh I’m so sorry. I hope you get too feeling better too. Yeah two weeks without protein is way too long. I know they don’t want us to get dehydrated but they really need to check their numbers on this part of the food. I haven’t talked to anyone yet they has been able to do the full 64oz

HI ALL.
Ok, so I had my surgery on 10/30 and all went well, got released the next day. Not in too much pain, have had slight nausea, but have been able to control it. I'm six days out and getting ready to finish the ALL LIQUID STAGE, thank god. Have any of you others been so depleted, that making the bed, getting dressed, brushing your teeth has been a monumental task? I know we have little to no calories on this phase but OMG I didn't think that just drinking water, Kool Aid, Jello was going to be this hard. What all have you done to combat this? I literally feel like my heart is going to explode when I even try and go to the bathroom, because of the amount of exertion I'm putting out based on the lack of calories?????
Any thoughts/suggestions would be great.
Thank you

I have had the same experience. My doc is pushing the protein thing. Having trouble reaching the 90 grams a day. I feel malnourished and weak often. You should be able to get protein additives for your liquids. The shakes seem to be too filling but the protein lemonades, juices, popsicles, and jellos help.

I must say, I am feeling well this morning. Got close to protein requirements yesterday. Seems to be the key-calories don’t seem to have an impact. Take vitamins, add protein, sip and move.