littlehope126 34 Posted November 27, 2012 Hi, I'm scheduled for surgery on Monday with Dr. Alvarez. I'm wicked psyched, but so addicted to food! I was supposed to start my liquid diet yesterday. I made it through half the day, then stuffed my face the other half. Today I've done ok, just coffee and chicken broth, but I'm so hungry. My cravings are going off like crazy. Has anyone else started their pre-op diet yet? How are you managing? Any tips or advice would be so welcomed. Btw, I see a food addiction specialists for the first time tomorrow at noon. But I'm seriously worried I'll cave and get food today. Anyways thanks in advance for your help :-) Faith in Christ can move mountains <3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwatts13 102 Posted November 27, 2012 Eat greek yogurt it helps and my dr said I could have it and it help sluf fat off liver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlehope126 34 Posted November 27, 2012 Eat greek yogurt it helps and my dr said I could have it and it help sluf fat off liver Thank you! That's a good idea. I will ask my doctor if its ok. Faith in Christ can move mountains <3 1 Diamondeyed reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenipher 28 Posted November 27, 2012 Protein shakes will help with the hunger. It's probably carb cravings they are there until you start eating differently. You have to get them out of your system. Protein is very satisfying try it. The Greek yogurt that was suggested sounds like a good idea. Jenipher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slojo 150 Posted November 27, 2012 forgive yourself and go on, the cravings will decrease eventually... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texarkolina 201 Posted November 27, 2012 I can't quote percentages, but I would say a pretty high percentage do cheat. It gets easier about day 3 if you can hold on that long. Best of Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolmamma73 129 Posted November 27, 2012 I start liquids on Saturday for 3 days. It is gonna be hell, I won't sugar coat it! lol If I didn't have hunger pangs, it would not be a problem. That has always been my problem. I can't wait to not be hungry!! You can do it, if you cheat, just get back on for the next meal Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted November 27, 2012 Thank you! That's a good idea. I will ask my doctor if its ok. Faith in Christ can move mountains <3 Dannon Light and Fit Greek yogurt is my fave. Fat free. 80 calories. 12g of Protein. No sugar. The cherry is decadent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlehope126 34 Posted December 2, 2012 You guys were so awesome. All your suggestions worked and I was able to stay on the liquid diet 3 days in a row. Today however, the fourth day, I was under an extreme amount of stress and couldn't sleep. I was only too happy to call up the delivery and order food. They deliver till 5 AM. I gotta leave for the airport in 4 hours. Surgery is tomorrow and I just ate my brains out. Feeling miserable But at least I'm tired now and I'll sleep. 1 Diamondeyed reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julielle 199 Posted December 2, 2012 You need to tell your doctor that you had food the day before your surgery, because from what I'm told your risk of complications will be greater. He needs to be aware. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlehope126 34 Posted December 2, 2012 You need to tell your doctor that you had food the day before your surgery, because from what I'm told your risk of complications will be greater. He needs to be aware. My surgery isn't until tomorrow and I've been drinking liquids all day. I do plan to tell Dr. Alvarez I cheated though. Thanks for the advice :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites