Pre-op diet I think I"m going thru the same stages as death & dying!

[lisalisalisa 54]

I'm on day 4 of this liquid diet and I think I'm going through all the same stages of grief you go through with death and dying. A little out of order but grief all the same!

First day I was like, I can do this it's no big deal because I"ll look great! hellooooo denial!

Yesterday I was depressed. I just felt sad for no real apparent reason.

Today I am really angry! I'm up to swearing at my shaker bottle with those damn Protein shakes lol. Wow am I in a bad mood

I guess I"m grieving what I perceive to be the end of good food.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Somewhat akin to losing a best friend at first....where you seek comfort, you no longer can. Later you realize it was really a dysfunctional friendship and you were majorly codependent...eventually you realize you can still be on friendly speaking terms but you can't ever return to the place where you seek her out for comfort, companionship, etc. in the end it's a much healthier relationship but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy being around her!

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Well put SoccerMomma. Hang in there Lisa. For what it's worth, a lot of folks think the pre-op liquid diet may well be the worst part of the whole journey. Just keep reminding yourself that this is quite literally a life changer. There aren't many things you can do, or many thing you can't tolerate, for the kind of gift that you're about to receive. It's beyond your wildest dreams. Looking great is hardly denial - I still can't stop looking in the mirror and I'm almost two years out. And a guy! Lol. You're gonna love the new you!!

[lisalisalisa 54]

Thanks! I had to quit smoking as well so i lost both my big bad habits the past two months. I'm just not happy about it tonight.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Double whammy! Even harder! Do what are you doing when you're stressed or upset? Found any new coping mechanisms??? You'll make it but it does suck sometimes!

[lisalisalisa 54]

I want to get back to walking and then eventually riding my bike. That was so good for me with stress but I'm too big to handle that now. I have a bunch of projects I've started here to work on also to keep my mind off food. So, I think I'm ready! I'm just freaking hungry. This liquid diet sucks. Today I have felt nauseous all day and kind of light headed. I know this shrinks the liver but by body misses fuel lol.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

If it helps, I usually start feeling less crappy on day 4-5 of the liquids, still worn out, but less miserable :/. Good luck!!!

[lisalisalisa 54]

If it helps, I usually start feeling less crappy on day 4-5 of the liquids, still worn out, but less miserable :/. Good luck!!!

That's what I was counting on but I actually feel by far the worse today, day 4. Tired, no energy, sick to my stomach and light headed. I just want to get to surgery and move all past this. Thank you guys for listening to me!

[shershrinking 53]

I want to get back to riding bike too. I bought a new bike 5 years ago but it hurts my crotch so bad! Hopefully after surgery i can pick up that habit.

[lisalisalisa 54]

or at least get a new seat lol

[Crkrjax76 76]

I've only got 4 days to go on my liquid diet and honestly it hasn't gotten any better for me!!! I think it's just that I hate the shakes sooo bad, I dread drinking them!!

[deaddemmama 474]

I've only got 4 days to go on my liquid diet and honestly it hasn't gotten any better for me!!! I think it's just that I hate the shakes sooo bad' date=' I dread drinking them!![/quote']

I hated the sweet taste of the shakes....i was allowed v8 once in awhile. I used to chug my shakes if I didn't doctor them up with nutmeg,cinnamon, and vanilla.

[lisalisalisa 54]

I've found Unjury shakes and they aren't bad at all. The chicken Soup one is a little strong so I add more Water until it is more like broth. More water can't hurt!