jessfharris 70 Posted August 5, 2012 HELLO EVERYONE MY NAMES JESSICA IM 25 -5'10" and I weigh 347 lbs - My highest ...which I'm not proud of considering my husband only weighs 176 and he's 6'4"... NEWHOO... I started this liquid diet 2 days ago and all I've ate is chicken broth, Jello, and Water. I'm really hating it since my stomach is still "normal" size so I'm craving everything bad. Soooo any advice on what I can do to help this week? Any food advice? Mental advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouiseC 1,031 Posted August 5, 2012 Stick with it. The first 3 or so days are the hardest for most per op diets.. Be sure to get your fluids up and use the time to prepare what you will need post surgery. Your life is about to change :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aminahthediva73 3 Posted August 5, 2012 it will be okay trustme my highest was 295pd i know how u feel. are you allowed to have vegetables. also the sugar free popsicles help too. i just got sleeved on thursday now im forcing myself to drink liquids who would ever think. im here if u need me. keep your eyes on the prize Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
612belly 32 Posted August 5, 2012 Hi! I have surgery the day after you. I start my pre op diet tomorrow. I have to have Meal Replacement shakes as well as that other stuff you are currently having. Can you ask about that? Might fill you a bit more?? Much luck. You can do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessfharris 70 Posted August 5, 2012 Thanks guys! I hope I do well, I haven't cheated lol however the notes from my surgeon for my liquid diet says I can actually have 1 scrambled egg and 1 string cheese so I was hyped about that I feel a lil better lol I have to do my actual CLEAR liquid diet 2-3 days b4 my scheduled surgery day ! Ohhh and hope u all do well too! Thanks again it's nice to have a support group! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susanfaye 162 Posted August 5, 2012 My surgery is tomorrow and the liquid diet has been horrible lol! The Protein Shakes help, but I don't really care for them. I found going to the pool/hot tub helped relax me and keep my mind off food. Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darkkyss 33 Posted August 5, 2012 My surgery is 8/15 also, the liquid diet is hard. I also was told I could do any of the following 1 egg, or salad with petite shrimp, 5oz chicken breast, it really has helped I have that in the am after I have had 1 Protein Drink earlier. I have not been able to drink 5 Protein Drinks a day. I get 2 or 2 1/2 down. but sticking to my guns. I was shocked I had lost weight the last week. I did not think I had lost anything. Good Luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
612belly 32 Posted August 5, 2012 I start the pre op full liquids diet tomorrow. I'm nervous about it. My fridge is stocked with Jello, broth, Popsicles, Protein shakes, weight loss shakes, carnation instant Breakfast drink mix, cream of wheat cereal! It's crazy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessfharris 70 Posted August 5, 2012 @susanfaye good luck! And hope all goes well! Keep us posted it's always motivating to hear ppl's results ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessfharris 70 Posted August 5, 2012 @Darkkyss- same day surgery! Awesome !! We should keep in touch , same to u hope all goes well. All I know it's veryyyy nerve wrecking since it's only like a week away. I hope I do lose my 5-10 pounds. I haven't been eating much so i better! Lol... I had a shake and 1 scrambled egg and string cheese and lots of Water so far and surprisingly I'm satisfied. 1 Darkkyss reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Losingitforgood! 50 Posted August 5, 2012 I'm on day 3 pre op diet and my surgeon suggested 2 Meal Replacement shakes (breakfast and lunch) and a low calorie/low carb sensible dinner- not exceeding 1000 cal each day. I've been doing well except I've had Breakfast as my meal instead of dinner a few times. Also I've had Jerky a few times to curb my hunger and drinking Water like crazie. Saturday I was 282- today I was 276... So whatever I'm doing must be working. My surgeon says I could do whatever weight loss plan works for me as long as I lose it's not a big deal! I'm getting sleeved 8/17- and so freaking excited!!! good luck to you! 1 Darkkyss reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darkkyss 33 Posted August 5, 2012 @Newbie I added you as a friend it would be great to talk to someone that has same date and you can share your up and downs with!.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessfharris 70 Posted August 5, 2012 Awesome Darkkyss ! Sounds like a plan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessfharris 70 Posted August 5, 2012 @lossingitforgood! Keep it up! And much luck to u! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus 11 Posted August 5, 2012 I had no post op diet. I did it at 225kg, now , 5 month later i weight 181 kg. I enjoyed the liquid phase, at least i was not hungry at all, and did not fantasize about food like pre op. It seems that the anterior wall of stomack, which generates the grehlin hormone, was responsible for most of my food fantasizing. Good luck and enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites