Am I Crazy!?!

[newlife4leah 73]

My Dr. wants a 2 week liquid diet and even though I wouldn't have to start it until 11/15 I am currently considering starting a modified version in the next day or so.... 2 shakes a day and lean Protein for one meal. Once I start his diet it will be liquid for all meals... I'm just worried that I might burn myself out on shakes if I'm not careful... any thoughts?

[slowtogo 301]

I wouldn't, but if you cut out your carbs now, the shock to your body would be less. Go with meat and veggies for the next two weeks, then your liquid diet.< /p>

[jenneliza 257]

My Dr. wants a 2 week liquid diet and even though I wouldn't have to start it until 11/15 I am currently considering starting a modified version in the next day or so.... 2 shakes a day and lean Protein for one meal. Once I start his diet it will be liquid for all meals... I'm just worried that I might burn myself out on shakes if I'm not careful... any thoughts?

I did the same thing and by the end of my two week mandatory I was so burnt out and really missed foods. But it is good practice for after.

Maybe replace Breakfast and lunch with a shake for now if you are really gung-ho and eat normally the rest of the day. Even this would help!

Good luck!

[newlife4leah 73]

I should add I've already been doing shakes for breakfast since August... I quit smoking for the first time ever after 15 years the day I had my initial appointment with my surgeon in September and I think I'm ready for my next challenge I think I will give it a try.... at least for 2 meals a day... here's hoping I don't hate myself for it in the long run!

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

you won't hate yourself, You are just going to be really prepared and nothing bad about that, I don't have any "last meal' desires, so I have been eating a pretty low carb, high Protein diet all summer. ANd the past week and a half the pre op diet. I could eat a meal of meat and non starch veggies, but I haven't just eat some tuna or refried Beans. It is like I want my old stomach to be super ready for the new stomach. So no not crazy at all.

[eeyoregirl1970 32]

I totally get it. You are ready for new way of living and excited to get started. It is a long time to do it though. I have to admit I tried but didn't do that great until I got over that last meal syndrome thing. I am on my one week Pre op and it is tough so do what is best for you and good luck.