Day 6 of pre-op liquid and I am not starving anymore

[Griselda 7]

I am doing liquids for 14 days because I have fatty liver and I want to get it as shrunk as I can before my surgery on May 16th. Day one was a killer, but not as bad as two and three. Four didn't get any better. Five was manageable, but today I finally feel like I am going to make it. I made Soup with lean beef, onions, cabbage, carrots, butternut squash, parlsey, potato and cooked it for a a few hours and then blended it in blender (vitamix, Yeah!!). It is really hitting the spot. It's my favorite soup non liquid diet, and it tastes just as good liquified. I also made gazpacho (cold, uncooked Tomato soup), it was really good too, no fat at all on that one. I don't think the other has much fat, just what comes from the meat, but I know that the veggies are carborific. I know these won't count as clears for the last few days and probably won't be allowed until full liquids, or maybe not even then? I know tomato can play havoc with heartburn. I had one Protein Shake this morning and then also liquefied some mangoes and oranges and had those. I bought a watermelon and will make me some 'watermelon water' if I feel like I need anything else, but at this point, I am struggling to finish my bowl of soup.

I haven't taken my diabetic meds, and am having 150 bg in the mornings (after not eating all night) and about 85 during the day when I am eating, crazy mixed up body!! I am going to have to make lots of Jello for those last three days.

Anyhow, to those who are still on their first few days of liquid pre-op, it really does get better!!!

I actually managed to go shopping wtih my 7 year old and got him all sorts of Snacks, cakes, chocs, etc., and I don't feel deprived. (He's super skinny, I have been trying to get him 'on the charts' for weight since he was born, I wish I could trade metabolism with him for a little while!)

[Beadingnurse 116]

Congratulations Griselda! Would you come over and cook for me? :coffee: That Soup you made in the VitaMix sounds wonderful! I have a one but I haven't tried anything that creative. I went out tonight to Panera's and got some a small bowl of the French Onion soup but I'd rather have your soup! You will be in good shape after your surgery because you will already have some recipes under your belt that you like. I had a low carb diet prior to surgery not a liquid one so I am impressed by how well you are going.

Take care and let us know how you are doing after surgery!!

[weho 103]

Good to know Day 6 is alright for you...I start my 7 day liquid diet tomorrow. So basically what you are saying is that the first 5 days are hell?? LOL.