Pre Op diet day 1 VERY hungry

[skinnynursebetty 23]

So today I started my 2 wk pre op diet. 3 shakes and 2 protien bars a day and I can have lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, celery and bell pepper with FF dressing if I need. Today I needed the veggies. I am so hungry. I have been drinking my Water all day and have in about 96oz, but I'm just hungry and making dinner for my family was torture. I thought I would get a Pizza Crust and make homemade pizza for them and it was so tough to not pick at the toppings. It smelled so good. I'm reading that day 2 or 3 it will get better? I sure hope so cuz this is HARD!

[Yukon Kara 34]

It does get better! I have been on my pre surgery for a couple of weeks now and I am not feeling as hungry. I think day four was the worst for me though! Good luck! You can get through it!

So today I started my 2 wk pre op diet. 3 shakes and 2 protien bars a day and I can have lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, celery and bell pepper with FF dressing if I need. Today I needed the veggies. I am so hungry. I have been drinking my Water all day and have in about 96oz, but I'm just hungry and making dinner for my family was torture. I thought I would get a pizza crust and make homemade pizza for them and it was so tough to not pick at the toppings. It smelled so good. I'm reading that day 2 or 3 it will get better? I sure hope so cuz this is HARD!

[GetInMyBelly 80]

The first three days have Been tough. I hope to do better tomorrow. I'm craving food bad. N my dogs food looks yummy at this point. Ha ha ;0) I've been adding green lettuce n asparagus steamed at night because nights r my hardest time. I am trying to sleep early too and walk more.

[Yukon Kara 34]

I do the same! Bedtime has been 9 or 9:30 just so I won't eat! I also now don't eat Breakfast until 9am and lunch then at 1pm. If I eat too early I am starved by lunch time.

The first three days have Been tough. I hope to do better tomorrow. I'm craving food bad. N my dogs food looks yummy at this point. Ha ha ;0) I've been adding green lettuce n asparagus steamed at night because nights r my hardest time. I am trying to sleep early too and walk more.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

I might just need to seek out a sponsor. Lol. food is a serious addiction!!!!!!!!! :0/

[5McK 10]

You are lucky! For my pre-op diet it was shakes and Protein bars ONLY! I don't think I've ever been so hungry!!! But I'm 8 days post-op now, down 24.5 pounds and it was ALL WORTH IT!!

Keep your eye on the prize!! That helps make it do-able!!!

[Deakay 15]

Mine didn't even have Protein bars.....was liquids only. But it was only for 10 days, and I promise you after day 4 it gets a lot easier Be strong, you can do this!

[his2my2our4 120]

Hang in there..it does get better!! Going from our old diet to the pre-op diet has got to be a huge shock to our systems! The first 3 or 4 days were really rough for me and then my body seemed to adjust to the change. I never ever nap in the afternoons but when I started the pre op I started laying down when my little guy would nap..just so I wouldn't munch! Oh and I also opted for a 9pm bedtime!! You've got this, just take it one day at a time!

[skinnynursebetty 23]

Thanks everyone for the encouaging words. Today is day 4 and I am doing so much better. I know I can do this for another 10 days! I just can't wait til it's all over, and i"m on the road to recovery!

[smallgirlsxthree 23]

I struggled with the pre-op diet also...cooking supper was the worst part of my day!! Have you tried any sugar-free candies? I still love sugar free Werther's, Jolly Ranchers and Life Savers. They let me have them after my surgery too, they've been great for me!! Good luck dear!