Im in need of some serious help. Im on day 2 of clear liquid before surgery diet. Im craving anything right now, its like im imagining a double cheese burger this is horrible. I keep telling myself i can do this i can do this.......but i feel so empty. I eat a sugerfree juice popsicle everytime i get the craving to go in the fridge...

Does anyone know of anything with substance thats a clear liquid? Funny huh...

Can i eat watermelon plain on a clear liquid diet? Watermelon is kinda like a clear liquid.

This is like a drug addiction and i need my fix...sniff sniff....i hope this gets better...i just keep thinking new clothes...new life....thinner body.....movie theater seats.....omg......

The first few days is very difficult on full liquids....I promise you it gets easier as your body detoxes from all the sugars. Hang in there!

I found warm things like Tea and chicken broth gave me more of a sense of satisfaction. I was still hungry but that helped me through.

Trust me, even though it is hard and food is an addiction for myself as well as others.... Its ALL worth it.

I compare liquids to REHAB. SUCKS, SUCKS, SUCKS for the first day...but you HAVE to do it. You will be so proud of yourself when it's all over.

I was lucky and didnt have to eat a special diet before surgery-it was AFTER for me that sucked and I honestly didnt do so well so Im of no help-good luck.

Krystal, June 2nd is WEDNESDAY!!! That's less than a week away and all you have to do is get through this. You'll do fine! My advice for getting through this is just go do something else when you're thinking about food. It's hard to do but really so important. Whatever techniques you discover now for distraction will come in very handy as the healing period progresses and even later on during times of little or no restriction.

Learn to crochet!

I am scheduled for Tuesday and have done HORRIBLE on the diet for 2 weeks. I am supposed to do 2 shakes and a small protein meal, which has either been healthy choice lunch meat and fat free cheese or a small wendy's chili (19grams of protein). But to be honest I have snacked and cheated and I am one who will not be proud that I accomplished 2 week liquid diet. it sucks. But i have the rest of today and tomorrow and then only clear liquids on Monday, which I will stick to 100%. It is hard. If I could stick to a diet, I wouldnt be getting banded. But thats no excuse, I should have been able to do it when it was said. But I didnt and I will still accomplish the surgery and be proud in the end. Good Luck.

My band date is also May 31. I have been on a clear liquid diet since the 21st. It is the hardest thing I have ever done. After surgery I will be on clear liquids with protein shakes for 4 weeks and then 4 weeks of mushies.Good luck on your surgery.

Did anyone answer the watermelon question, lol

My doctor says no watermelon any time because it has lots of sugar.

Oh Dear! I am with you guys. This clear liquid is gross. I need to CHEW on something (and Fido's chew toy is beginning to look awfully good right now :lick) I'm taking Protein shakes (which aren't really bad) and clear broth. Last night I went to Wal-Mart with my bodyguards(son and hubby to keep me from cheating) and bought chicken, beef, veggie broth. I'm hoping that will help because the bouillion just wasn't cutting it. Maybe the different broths will make me feel like I'm really eating food--with veggies!

I'm being banded on Tuesday. That's just 4 days away. I can do this, right? I don't think I'll have trouble afterwards, because I'll be so afraid of doing something to hurt myself or damage my band that I know I'll be a good girl for as long as it takes--but right now.... (here Fido.... here Fido....)

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