Sorry, I know it's the same old liquid diet post that everyone puts out there, but I just need to vent.

Today is the first day of my liquid diet. I'm not necessarily feeling hungry but I am already so frustrated with the food options that I am feeling extremely depressed and reckless. I really hit a stride starting in December when I began eating a plant-based diet and it's so upsetting to go from a healthy, delicious diet I was REALLY enjoying to artificial tasting protein shakes and bars. They don't taste BAD - they're not gross. But they're not delicious. The fruits, beans, hummus, nuts, veggies I was eating were delicious. And they were healthy. I lost 15 pounds in just over 4 weeks (including Christmas!). I just wish I could keep doing that.

I get the logic behind it - a controlled VLCD will help reduce the risks of surgery and is easy to regulate. 5 servings of protein shakes per day with nothing else except no-calorie liquids is easy for patients to tell if they are in compliance with. A low-calorie healthy diet is not controlled or regimented enough to achieve the same thing. So I get it. I just think it sucks.

I've been all over the place today. I delayed getting out of bed because I didn't want to face the reality. When I did finally make my first shake, my husband asked me what kind of "smoothie" I made and I nearly burst into tears. Would that it were a delicious banana and berry smoothie! After that first shake was down, I felt better. I talked to some friends and made a list of things I'm looking forward to after surgery. Now 8 hours and 3 protein shakes/bars later I'm feeling depressed again. My husband went out an hour or so ago and I know he's getting fast food for supper. I don't blame him at all, and fast food isn't something I would even eat on my plant-based diet, but it set me off again. Feeling sorry for myself and craving Chick-FIl-A and feeling like I might jump out of my skin.

Thanks for letting me type all this out. I'm sure if I reread this post after surgery I'll be like, "Oh you were so silly for being upset!" But it seems super intense right now! My plan for the evening is to enjoy my last protein bar and maybe some herbal tea while watching My 600-lb Life and then go to bed early.

6 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Hahaha! Don't worry, I'll have enough carryin' on and pity parties for the 2 of us. "Excuse me, pity party for 2 please..." *ROFLMAOOOOO!

Yes, I'm surgery #2 on February 20. (big gulp) What day are you again?

Yay! February 15. I'll be a wizened WLS veteran by the time you go under!

Gimme all your notes girl!!! That's wonderful. Congrats! I know I knew it already but I can't keep anything straight right now!

Thanks for support and the hug is welcome

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On 2/1/2018 at 8:27 PM, Little Green said:

Sorry, I know it's the same old liquid diet post that everyone puts out there, but I just need to vent.

Today is the first day of my liquid diet. I'm not necessarily feeling hungry but I am already so frustrated with the food options that I am feeling extremely depressed and reckless. I really hit a stride starting in December when I began eating a plant-based diet and it's so upsetting to go from a healthy, delicious diet I was REALLY enjoying to artificial tasting Protein Shakes and bars. They don't taste BAD - they're not gross. But they're not delicious. The fruits, Beans, hummus, nuts, veggies I was eating were delicious. And they were healthy. I lost 15 pounds in just over 4 weeks (including Christmas!). I just wish I could keep doing that.

I get the logic behind it - a controlled VLCD will help reduce the risks of surgery and is easy to regulate. 5 servings of Protein shakes per day with nothing else except no-calorie liquids is easy for patients to tell if they are in compliance with. A low-calorie healthy diet is not controlled or regimented enough to achieve the same thing. So I get it. I just think it sucks.

I've been all over the place today. I delayed getting out of bed because I didn't want to face the reality. When I did finally make my first shake, my husband asked me what kind of "smoothie" I made and I nearly burst into tears. Would that it were a delicious banana and berry smoothie! After that first shake was down, I felt better. I talked to some friends and made a list of things I'm looking forward to after surgery. Now 8 hours and 3 protein shakes/bars later I'm feeling depressed again. My husband went out an hour or so ago and I know he's getting fast food for supper. I don't blame him at all, and fast food isn't something I would even eat on my plant-based diet, but it set me off again. Feeling sorry for myself and craving Chick-FIl-A and feeling like I might jump out of my skin.

Thanks for letting me type all this out. I'm sure if I reread this post after surgery I'll be like, "Oh you were so silly for being upset!" But it seems super intense right now! My plan for the evening is to enjoy my last Protein Bar and maybe some herbal tea while watching My 600-lb Life and then go to bed early.

YOU GOT THIS GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!! we are all here for you . just think about the outcome and how your life will change after surgery . I will be starting my diet 2/7 so I'm sure you will see my hangry post out there hehe hang in there . take walks . drink a lot of liquids

Fluffy Chix my life is still,complex and getting complexer (is that even a word?). As I told,you yesterday call from a girl named Trisha at the surgeon's office saying,everything had cleared and I was scheduled for February 15th. Called back to set up a time to go to Columbus for,my presurgical blood work. Woman #2 I don't see you on the surgery list. When i,told her that Trisha had called -hmm I'm not so sure about,that. Hung up the phone and bawled for 5'-10 minutes. Yesterday was also Social Security Day, although i,WAS feeling broken and down I thought a change of scenery might help ,so i left the house with Tomkitten. When I got back home a couple or 3 hours later there was a message from presurgical testing asking that i call them back please. So I tried and they had left early. Turned out they leave at 4 on Friday although they're there until 7pm Monday-Thursday. Now i will stew and fret all weekend until I can call them Monday,morning at 7am. I will set my alarm Sunday,might so I'm up bright and early. Yeah I was gonna lay in a supply of Premier or maybe Muscle milk. My surgeon doesn't require it but I thought. I'd replace one of my meals and see if I couldn't lose some more weight pre surg. Am I having it still in February ??only GOD knows and he hasn't sent me a word of knowledge. Puddycat could yowl her little lungs out. Pray, light candles, call a TV evangelist, I'm marshalling all my forces for good. I WANT THIS SURGERY!

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Fluffy Chix my life is still,complex and getting complexer (is that even a word?). As I told,you yesterday call from a girl named Trisha at the surgeon's office saying,everything had cleared and I was scheduled for February 15th. Called back to set up a time to go to Columbus for,my presurgical blood work. Woman #2 I don't see you on the surgery list. When i,told her that Trisha had called -hmm I'm not so sure about,that. Hung up the phone and bawled for 5'-10 minutes. Yesterday was also Social Security Day, although i,WAS feeling broken and down I thought a change of scenery might help ,so i left the house with Tomkitten. When I got back home a couple or 3 hours later there was a message from presurgical testing asking that i call them back please. So I tried and they had left early. Turned out they leave at 4 on Friday although they're there until 7pm Monday-Thursday. Now i will stew and fret all weekend until I can call them Monday,morning at 7am. I will set my alarm Sunday,might so I'm up bright and early. Yeah I was gonna lay in a supply of Premier or maybe Muscle milk. My surgeon doesn't require it but I thought. I'd replace one of my meals and see if I couldn't lose some more weight pre surg. Am I having it still in February ??only GOD knows and he hasn't sent me a word of knowledge. Puddycat could yowl her little lungs out. Pray, light candles, call a TV evangelist, I'm marshalling all my forces for good. I WANT THIS SURGERY!
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Oy! What a mess! I am hoping and praying that it's just a paperwork mix up that is quickly rectified!

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Amen my Red Deer Bari sister.

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I am near the tail end of my liquid diet. At least you have protein bars! Mine is pure liquid and it sucks but it is so worth it!! I feel for you. I've been there....I have surgery on the 7th and I can't wait! Hang in there!!!

I start mine on February 13. I already scared.

Brina1980 don't,be scared, you've got all of us on Bariatric Pal. The veterans have been thru "the fire"[emoji7]and are here to share how,it was for them We all may be individuals but we share,many experiences. Ask if you have questions, okay? In a few weeks you'll be on your way to a thinner body, healhier lifstyle and better,life. Buck,up buckaroo the best is yet to come!

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Brina1980 don't,be scared, you've got all of us on Bariatric Pal. The veterans have been thru "the fire"[emoji7]and are here to share how,it was for them We all may be individuals but we share,many experiences. Ask if you have questions, okay? In a few weeks you'll be on your way to a thinner body, healhier lifstyle and better,life. Buck,up buckaroo the best is yet to come!

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Thank you Kakatlady ! I’m very happy I found this site. [emoji4]