I am starting my 2 week pre op all liquids diet today. I AM HUNGRY and want food. Any suggestions on how to feel sated, full, cut cravings???

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To me, the 2 week pre-op diet (followed by another two weeks of eating nothing after surgery) was the most hellish part of the ordeal.

There's no way to sugar coat it. It sucks. All you can do is get through it a day at a time.

By day 3-4 your will is broken and you resign yourself to your fate. Gets easier after that...and also freakier.

I wish you the best during this tough stretch. If I can do it (and I did) anyone can. But it ain't easy:)

Take it a day at a time. You'll make it.

3 minutes ago, Creekimp13 said:

By day 3-4 your will is broken and you resign yourself to your fate. Gets easier after that...and also freakier.

Good pep talk!

18 minutes ago, Eventer826 said:

I am starting my 2 week pre op all liquids diet today. I AM HUNGRY and want food. Any suggestions on how to feel sated, full, cut cravings???

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I am doing sugar-free, zero calorie popsicles. They seem to be doing the trick.

6 minutes ago, Apple203 said:

Good pep talk!

I might be alone on this....but I've always preferred the ugly truth to "comforting" lies.

But of course, it's subjective. There might be weirdos out there who actually enjoy drinking all their meals for a month. Who knows?

To me, the 2 week pre-op diet (followed by another two weeks of eating nothing after surgery) was the most hellish part of the ordeal.
There's no way to sugar coat it. It sucks. All you can do is get through it a day at a time.
By day 3-4 your will is broken and you resign yourself to your fate. Gets easier after that...and also freakier.
I wish you the best during this tough stretch. If I can do it (and I did) anyone can. But it ain't easy:)
Take it a day at a time. You'll make it.

Thank you so so much!!!
Any clever ideas for meals?

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I liked to pour caramel Premier Protein into decaff coffee. Tasted like a weird new Starbuck's flavor. LOL.

I also cheated slightly and drank the clear broth from Chinese take out Wonton Soup a couple of times. (God, it was good) Absolutely no wontons, though...my puppy got those.

Word of advice...if you cheat (DONT CHEAT!!!!) but if you do...eat only lean protein or nonstarchy veggies...nothing with sugar/carbs or you'll run the risk of having your surgery cancelled because your liver didn't shrink.

Again...the official answer is Don't Cheat.

Edited February 20, 20188 yr by Creekimp13

I started to drink carbonated diet sodas or Perrier... another option is Metamucil or psyllium husk with water (tastes horrible but works as the psyllium expands in ur stomach. don't overdue the aspartame as it can be bad if u take to much of it...

I liked to pour caramel Premier Protein into decaff coffee. Tasted like a weird new Starbuck's flavor. LOL.
I also cheated slightly and drank the clear broth from Chinese take out Wonton Soup a couple of times. (God, it was good) Absolutely no wontons, though...my puppy got those.
Word of advice...if you cheat (DONT CHEAT!!!!) but if you do...eat only lean protein or nonstarchy veggies...nothing with sugar/carbs or you'll run the risk of having your surgery cancelled because your liver didn't shrink.
Again...the official answer is Don't Cheat.

Wow, thank you for that advice. I did just eat a dove chocolate. I will give them to coworkers immediately.


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if you do psyllium or Metamucil be sure to drink lots o water.... it could constipate you.

1 hour ago, Eventer826 said:

I am starting my 2 week pre op all liquids diet today. I AM HUNGRY and want food. Any suggestions on how to feel sated, full, cut cravings???

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Protein protein protein! Don’t deviate from the plan. I preferred Garden of Life powder with Almond milk but the Premier shakes are good to. Best deal is at Costco & I think they have Orgain powder for 7.50 off right now.

thanks

Seahawks Fan

1 hour ago, Creekimp13 said:

I might be alone on this....but I've always preferred the ugly truth to "comforting" lies.

But of course, it's subjective. There might be weirdos out there who actually enjoy drinking all their meals for a month. Who knows?

I don't like to be told what I want to hear because that is often lies so I completely get you on this one.

1 minute ago, lpnryyz said:

thanks

Seahawks Fan

You can do this! I did it for 28 days.

1 minute ago, Mattymatt said:

I don't like to be told what I want to hear because that is often lies so I completely get you on this one.

lol! I hear you. I never said I enjoyed it but it was tolerable.