I'm on day 3 of my 2 week preop diet. The slightest smell of food is making me want to back out of surgery. I'm on 3-4 protein shakes and 3ozs of lean meat and a serving of veggies per day. I'm scheduled for gastric bypass on December 19th. I really need this surgery, but I'M STARVING! Any suggestions on how I can curb or ignore the hunger pains?

I'm with y'all. I'm on day 7 of 2 weeks. It's not getting easier for me. I'm crabby and I want to eat something! But we'll get through it.

11 minutes ago, mew39250 said:

I'm struggling too. I'm on day 6 of a 2 week liquid diet. I'm only getting down Water and 1 Protein water a day. I can't do the shakes and I'm about to give up ?

Dont give up its a lifestyle change. So if u dont wanna commit then dont do it

I'm on day 5. Its actually alot easier than it was two days ago.

I am on day 5 of pre op and it hasn’t been awful . I do 3 protein shakes but one of them I do from powder in the blender with almond milk nd half a frozen banana and a few frozen berries for variety . Fish or chicken and veggies for diet jello for dessert . Staying busy and out of the house helps . Also working out and spinning .. 9 more days for me and next week I will try all liquids.. down 3 lbs so that is motivating !

My nurse practitioner explained that as an obese person, my liver is enlarged. The 2 week liquid diet helps to shrink it so it isn't in the way as much. Kind of scared me, so I'm ready to begin tomorrow. I appreciate the tips about hanging in thru day 3 - my honey had his surgery 34 days ago and is down 40 lb. I'm encouraged and excited! Hang in there!

I'm on day 7 and holding strong. Good luck to all of you and don't hesitate to message me if you need a shoulder to lean on. I wish I had someone for that.

On 12/10/2018 at 7:00 PM, mew39250 said:

I'm struggling too. I'm on day 6 of a 2 week liquid diet. I'm only getting down Water and 1 Protein water a day. I can't do the shakes and I'm about to give up ?

Try a different protein shake. There are A LOT of options. I can't drink the Premier Protein shakes, as they are too thick and too sweet for me, but I enjoy the Isopure Zero/Low Carb protein. Try something different.

I use the pure protein canned shakes , they are the best ! I also sometimes use the pure protein powder with 1 cup of almond milk and some peanut butter protein powder and half a frozen Banana . Delicious !

Hey hun I am on day 10 of my 2 week only Medifast protein shakes diet. I have 4 more days to go and I am starving as well! Atleast you are allowed the veggies and some meat. I am not allowed even any of that! I cheated pretty badly yesterday but I am back on track today. My gastric bypass is scheduled the day before yours on the 18th. All I can say is keep busy as much as you can and try drink alot of water and have some decaf tea or decaf coffee to try and curb the hunger pains. I also have been sucking on ice and using crystal light flavored water and chugging it to ignore the hunger.I honestly also just flick on my 600 pound life everytime I feel like eating something and reminding myself of how I got to 300 pounds in the first place and never want to look back. Good luck on your surgery on Wednesday and keep us posted!!

I'm finishing up day 3 of liquids only. Yesterday was tough, but I started a mantra in my head every time I struggled to remind myself why I am doing this.

Oh man. I shouldn’t have read this thread. I m nowhere near this stage (April) but I’m already scrunching my nose at how this will go. Ty for sharing.

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