I have been on liquids for 12 days!!! ugh... It does get alittle easier after the first few days. I have added an egg to boiling chix broth when I was about to give in and eat. I also have 1 ts of peanut butter and a sip of skim milk at bed time. I know that might be cheating but some doc's only have their patients on liquid diet 1 day before surgery!! I haven't had anything extra in two days now and clear liquids only tomorrow cause my surgery is mon. morning.. I am happy with what I have done, just do your best!!!

You WILL get through it and YES, it IS worth it! I only had to do liquids the day before so I'm really sorry that you are suffering through more than one day of fluids, I don't understand why they do that to people. It may have to do with the actual procedure that they are performing. Your life is going to change for the better, this is only temporary and will pass. Rely on the people in this forum and your loved ones that know about your surgery, to help you get through, you are NOT alone in this!

To satisfy hunger, consuming lots of protein helps. If you have broth, make sure you drink protein with it. The broth can be from egg flower soup or ANY restaurant soup that you like, it will satisfy you better. Premier shakes have a lot of protein and some calories to give your stomach something to do.

After the surgery, you won't be nearly as hungry as you are feeling right now, it does get better - hang in there!