Pre-Op Diet struggles

[laurasjourney 24]

Is it just me, or did anyone else have a hard time sticking to the pre-op diet? I'm supposed to have 2 Protein Shakes and one salad with a portion of veggies and grilled chicken plus 2 pieces of fruit a day. I can't do it! I'm trying, and I've lost 5 lbs but I'm supposed to lose 10! I fall off the wagon all the time. I'm embarrassed that I can't stick to the diet as strictly as I should. I've gone through all my testing and everything is good to go. My surgery is a week from today! Am I the only one who's having a hard time?

[mylero 13]

Is it just me' date=' or did anyone else have a hard time sticking to the pre-op diet? I'm supposed to have 2 Protein shakes and one salad with a portion of veggies and grilled chicken plus 2 pieces of fruit a day. I can't do it! I'm trying, and I've lost 5 lbs but I'm supposed to lose 10! I fall off the wagon all the time. I'm embarrassed that I can't stick to the diet as strictly as I should. I've gone through all my testing and everything is good to go. My surgery is a week from today! Am I the only one who's having a hard time?[/quote']

No ma'am! It is hard for me as well. I am scheduled for July 29th. The purpose of the diet is to ahrink your liver and prepare mentally as well as physically for the post-op diet. Everytime you get a desire to eat something wrong, think of the complications it may cause in your surgey. I know it seems a little drastic, but it is just what keeps me on this wagon.

[Richie80 0]

I was told 3 shakes a day and veggies for dinner. I ended up eating tons of cauliflower with hot sauce........... I did fine, but man did it suck being hungry all the time.....

[EddiesAngel 14]

The closest thing that I'm getting to a chewable food is sf Popsicles and I know how feels to be hungry, but I just keep talking to myself and telling myself that this feeling won't last forever. I heard that a lot of times when we think that we r hungry that we r really thirsty so maybe drinking more fluids will help u to feel full, It might sound silly but it works for me.

[notime 340]

It can seem difficult, but remind yourself this period is nothing compared to the rest of your life. It is only a blip on your timeline. You can do this! You can do anything for only a blip.

[Arts137 1,811]

you're getting a lot of support. Hope it helps!!!

[laurasjourney 24]

Thank you everyone for your advice, support and motivation!