Day 5 Pre Op Diet Down 10 lbs but Starving!

[karen353 41]

I have been hungry since I started this pre op diet on Mon. I am day 5 of my 14 day pre op diet. My stomach seems to growl a lot. The Protein Shakes only keep me full about an hour. I am eating 2 Protein shakes( I have 1 with skim milk and the other with fruit) and 1 nutritional bar, 4 oz of lean meat, 1 cup of green vegetables, 2 cups of broth and 2 or 3 sugar free popcicles. This adds up to 800 calories. I am supposed to have between 700 and 900 calories. The only way not to feel hungry is to keep eating. I am drinking more than 64 oz of Water but water doesn't seem to fill me up at all. Since I have lost 10 lbs in 4 days, I think I may not be eating enough. Next week I am supposed to have 5 protein shakes a day which is 700 calories. It will get up to 900 calories if I add skim milk or fruit. I guess my question is: Are any of you this hungry on your pre op diet?

[FeeIsMe2 508]

How about using skim milk plus? The added Protein may fill you more and last longer!

Good Luck you can do this!

[Sarahboy13 49]

take away all fruit and milk, it has carbs. Once your body hits ketosis you won't be hungry after day 3, your breath will stink and you will have a metallic taste in your mouth but your body will be burning pure fat! Good Luck, you will make it.

[latina1974 12]

Yah I am starving too, I am day 4 of my pre-op and it sucks lol, but it will be worth at the end. I hope

[EMSJen 6]

I just started my pre-op yesterday. I have a feeling I will be a very grumpy girl soon! I get to have a Protein Shake for Breakfast and lunch, then a salad with Protein for dinner... I also feel as though i am "mourning" food because I know I won't enjoy eating anymore. Which I guess is the point, right?

[karen353 41]

Thanks for your comments. I do think I need more Protein. I am not sure if I am in ketosis if I feel so hungry and my stomach growls. I just made a Protein Shake and added ice. It gave me more volume. Maybe this will keep me full longer. I don't really feel grumpy as I am so excited about my surgery. I am going to do whatever it takes to be successful. I have read all these success stories and I want to be one too! I have a really good attitude. I just hope I can keep it.

[karen353 41]

I think I figured out why I felt so hungry. It wasn't hunger. It was because I took my Vitamin on an empty stomach. It wasn't hunger but an upset stomach. I am supposed to take them at lunch but was taking my pill as I was making my lunch (protein drink). The vitamin tastes like smarties so I wanted to enjoy it like a piece of candysince I can't have candy. Any way, today I took it when I was almost done with my shake and now my stomach doesn't feel hungry or hurt. I finally feel ok. Down 11 lbs today so I guess this is worth it for me and my liver. I hope everyone else on their pre op diet is hanging in there. 9 more days until I get sleeved!

[sparkle843 4]

I just started my preop today and I am starving. I can only have 3 Protein Shakes and 64 oz of Water for the next 3 weeks. I am not a happy girl!