I am into my 4th day of the Slim Fast diet and still get hungry in the evening. After reading some of the discussions on this forum I am getting pretty nervous. Sounds like there is more pain involved and people don't get back to work as early as my Dr told me---3 days. I know I need to do this but I will sure miss bread, beer and diet coke.

I have a co-worker that had surgery on Friday and was back at work the following Monday. She was fine. I had surgery on a Monday and drove myself the 2.5 hour drive home on Thursday. Of course I had to do this pain meds free (except for liquid tylenol). Its up to you and it depends on the type of work you do as to whether you feel up to returning to work in three days.

As far as the liquid diet goes. Hang in there. Its doable - really.

I'm on my 5th day of the liquid diet and have 9 more to go. The first and second day were difficult but by the third it was easy since I am taking the Optifast medical weight loss drinks and soup. Has your surgeon or medical care team discussed this type of option with you? They really do fill you up.