Staying The Course On Pre-Op Liquid Diet

[ohmandy 4]

So, I am into my 3rd week on my pre-op liquid diet. I have done really well so far, with no real cravings or hunger pains. Even if people are eating yummy things in front of me, I haven't felt deprived. However, today is a whole new story. I feel like a switch has been flipped! I have been craving REAL food (you know, the kind you can chew?) all day. I don't really consider myself an emotional eater, but I do think my emotions are making this harder than it needs to be!

Today was my last day at my current job. As part of my going away present, everyone brought in all kinds of delicious Breakfast foods. (Only two of my co-workers know that I will be having surgery on Tuesday.) They all got to enjoy the food at my goodbye party while I felt self-conscious about not eating any of it! Ever since this morning, I have been craving eggs, Bagels, bread, salt, etc. I think being around food, having a hard time with goodbyes, and feeling the reality of my surgery sink in are all contributing to my current obsession with food. I know this feeling won't last, and I'm keeping my eye on my upcoming surgery date and my health-related goals, but do these feelings become easier to manage over time? I can't stop thinking about eating (she says glumly while sipping on a Protein shake).

[Jrzydva 38]

So, I am into my 3rd week on my pre-op liquid diet. I have done really well so far, with no real cravings or hunger pains. Even if people are eating yummy things in front of me, I haven't felt deprived. However, today is a whole new story. I feel like a switch has been flipped! I have been craving REAL food (you know, the kind you can chew?) all day. I don't really consider myself an emotional eater, but I do think my emotions are making this harder than it needs to be!

Today was my last day at my current job. As part of my going away present, everyone brought in all kinds of delicious breakfast foods. (Only two of my co-workers know that I will be having surgery on Tuesday.) They all got to enjoy the food at my goodbye party while I felt self-conscious about not eating any of it! Ever since this morning, I have been craving eggs, Bagels, bread, salt, etc. I think being around food, having a hard time with goodbyes, and feeling the reality of my surgery sink in are all contributing to my current obsession with food. I know this feeling won't last, and I'm keeping my eye on my upcoming surgery date and my health-related goals, but do these feelings become easier to manage over time? I can't stop thinking about eating (she says glumly while sipping on a Protein shake).

Hi Ohmandy! I am sorry you are having such a difficult time. Your story sounds soooo similar to mine, except I got physically ill. Like you, I had gotten over the hump and was not hungry, no cravings, could ignore the candy basket at work, my strength was there. Then all of a sudden, I started thinking about food. My pre opt diet was two weeks and most of the time had elasped and I started slipping. I didnt want to go overboard, so I ate for dinner one night some healthy, low sodium, Tomato Soup. I went to bed and woke up with tremendous chills and the need to vomit. I had chills from 2:30am until 5:00 amish and vomitted that entire time. I didnt even have anything to bring up. The next morning I spoke with my Mom and she suggested I eat a healthy, small portion meal. She felt my body needed some nourishment and she was afraid I was going to get sicker. At the time, my hunger had diminished so much, I wasnt even getting all my Protein shakes in...that is really when the cravings and hunger came back. I did eat a healthy, lowfat lunch that day high in Protein and drunk zero Vitamin Water the rest of the day and felt like new. The following day, I had a shrimp cocktail, (with barely any sauce) and Protein drinks and then returned to all liquid for the remaining two days and then it was surgery time. My question is, are you consuming all of your Protein Shakes and within suitable timeframes? Once I got tired of them and couldnt do another shake, that's when I began to have issues. Good luck to you and make sure you consume your calories and protein...it will pass!!

[boodavis246 8]

When do you get to a point when you don't feel so hungry all the time. I am on day 2

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[SkinnyMinnie2Be 255]

Everyone has their cravings..but it's mind over matter, I know it's easier said than done. I succumbed to my craving (pizza) tonight even though I've lose 9lbs this week on Protein Shakes and lean Protein dinner. I feel awful. And to be honest and a week of eating so well the pizza tasted like sh**. If u don't mind me askin, how much have u lost in 3 weeks? I start a 4 week liquid diet sept 1:)

[tishissweet 15]

I'm with you! I was only supposed to start mine this past Sunday, but I decided to start early last Wednesday because I kept wanting to have these food funerals. It was fine and I wasn't getting sick of anything. Then Monday came and brought Aunt Flo with it. YIKES!! I was so weepy and whiney and just started craving anything. I had to take a box of all of the food I crave to work and give it away. I'm PMSing and have headaches and I'm crabby and I'm hungry! I have been almost tempted to just chew food and spit it in the cup. I'm staying strong and not cheating...somehow. I don't honestly know how much longer I can do this, but I don't wanna do anything that could possibly jeopardize me having this thing. Thank goodness the surgery is in 5 days.

[Philly Yum 54]

Everyone has their cravings..but it's mind over matter, I know it's easier said than done. I succumbed to my craving (pizza) tonight even though I've lose 9lbs this week on Protein shakes and lean Protein dinner. I feel awful. And to be honest and a week of eating so well the pizza tasted like sh**. If u don't mind me askin, how much have u lost in 3 weeks? I start a 4 week liquid diet sept 1:)

Lost big time time to pizza during my pre op, didn't even feel bad about. Everythingworkedoutok.jpg

Curiosity needs to know what toppings you had.

[Jrzydva 38]

Boy you guys liquid diets are long durations! I was complaining about 2 weeks!! LOL Best wishes to you all. I would suggest if you deviate from diet, try to make sure it is not too far off...like something lean and high protein...you def wanna make sure your liver and stomach mass reduces prior to surgery...like a detox for the liver.

[tishissweet 15]

Anyone starting to have diarrhea?

[boodavis246 8]

Anyone starting to have diarrhea?

Yes, mine started yesterday, my 5th day of my pre-op diet. Anyone know why or how long this will last?

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[Annie RN 1]

Today is my first day on the liquid diet--I thought it would be high Protein, low carb, but the shakes I am suppose to use have 20g carbs in them! I have to work a 12 hour shift today--maybe its good to be at work without tempations !

[boodavis246 8]

Today is my first day on the liquid diet--I thought it would be high protein' date=' low carb, but the shakes I am suppose to use have 20g carbs in them! I have to work a 12 hour shift today--maybe its good to be at work without tempations ![/quote']

Wow, that is a lot of carbs. My Protein shakes have 7g. Do your shakes have added sugar?

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[whitsmom08 17]

Today I have started my Protein Meal Replacement shakes prior to surgery. It's 9 days and it's nasty. Yes I have done this to myself and I will make it but that doesn't mean it's fun! Goodluck to you all

[mel2643 68]

I started my liquid diet today and I can only have 3 shakes a day , I am using the Premier Protein shakes , 30 g of Protein - 5 g carbs and -1 g or sugar ... I am only required 10 days of this however was hoping I can have some sugar free Jello or popsicles ....