Pre-op diet?! Venting having hard time but getting by

[nervous&happy 12]

I started my pre-op diet.... And I'm having a hard time... Has anyone else gone through this .... I'm suppose to be drinking 3 Protein Shakes and 1 meal which is 4oz protien, 1cup salad and 1/2 cup of starch ....

So hard doing this when your husband eats like a cow (he's super thin barely gains weight) and my toddler who I have to fight with him to eat

So all I'm thinking while fighting my child is omg I'm so hungry and I'm seriously begging him to eat (how lucky is he) !!! Which gets me frustrated...

So far I have not cheated and I'm trying hard to keep this up, I want to change my lifestyle and this is the first step so although I'm struggling talking about it does make me feel better

Thanks for reading just venting

[Mid West 99]

It's good to vent. We all know these things need to be done but some days they're harder than others :-)

[Janifer 42]

I am with you...started my two week pre-op yesterday. Hardest for me right now is the headaches from caffeine withdrawal. My pre-op diet is liquids only, caffeine free, and sugar free Jello only. No sf-puddings, our cream Soups just broth type soups and of course Protein Drinks. My Husband only has to do one week pre-op diet. Our surgery date is 11-11-13. We can do this.????

[TurnThePage 220]

Yep, the pre-op diet is very hard--but also very important for your liver and the safety of your surgery. Think of it like the morning sickness part of pregnancy; you just have to slog through it to get to the happy part.

Fortunately, It does get a bit easier after about the 3rd day for most of us. Good luck on your journey.

[Tamisa73 17]

I started my pre-op diet.... And I'm having a hard time... Has anyone else gone through this .... I'm suppose to be drinking 3 Protein shakes and 1 meal which is 4oz protien' date=' 1cup salad and 1/2 cup of starch ....

So hard doing this when your husband eats like a cow (he's super thin barely gains weight) and my toddler who I have to fight with him to eat

So all I'm thinking while fighting my child is omg I'm so hungry and I'm seriously begging him to eat (how lucky is he) !!! Which gets me frustrated...

So far I have not cheated and I'm trying hard to keep this up, I want to change my lifestyle and this is the first step so although I'm struggling talking about it does make me feel better

Thanks for reading just venting[/quote']

What day are you on?..tomorrow is day 6 for me and it definitely got easier on day 3..but i have to add even tho I haven't cheated at all there has been a few days where I dont get all the Protein Shakes down...ugh thats gonna be my hardest part of this journey. .I cant stand the taste of any of them.

[TurnThePage 220]

Can you get hubby to feed your toddler while you seek refuge in a quiet room, at least during this difficult pre-op phase? Then you don't have to watch him shovel food in his mouth or try to shovel food in your kid's mouth.

This would be an excellent time and way for DH to show his support for the challenges you face! Meanwhile, you go in the bedroom, take your shake and meditate or plan your meals and exercise for tomorrow. Take good care of yourself--this is hard work!

[nervous&happy 12]

What day are you on?..tomorrow is day 6 for me and it definitely got easier on day 3..but i have to add even tho I haven't cheated at all there has been a few days where I dont get all the Protein shakes down...ugh thats gonna be my hardest part of this journey. .I cant stand the taste of any of them.

I'm only on day 2! Lol And I'm with you with the shakes I was thinking just drink them fast but it's impossible lol I take sip by sip that way I semi fool my stomach that it's hungry .... I do have afternoon problems because that's usually when I tend to binge eat ... And it sounds horrible but having my husband around me makes it hard to eat healthy so far I'm hanging in there and like most of you say we can do this!

[nervous&happy 12]

I am with you...started my two week pre-op yesterday. Hardest for me right now is the headaches from caffeine withdrawal. My pre-op diet is liquids only' date=' caffeine free, and sugar free Jello only. No sf-puddings, our cream Soups just broth type soups and of course Protein drinks. My Husband only has to do one week pre-op diet. Our surgery date is 11-11-13. We can do this.dde0a[/quote']

I think 2 weeks is harder than 1 he's super lucky lol but I'm sure the first days like you said are the hardest! ....

[RDCLambert 39]

I am a month away from starting my pre op diet but wanted to find some different shakes. My favorite is Premier Protein. They are premade and I buy them from food lion. 30 grams of Protein. Taste good!!!

[nervous&happy 12]

I am a month away from starting my pre op diet but wanted to find some different shakes. My favorite is Premier Protein. They are premade and I buy them from food lion. 30 grams of Protein. Taste good!!!

For some reason I can't seem to find a shake I like I always get chocolate because I hate strawberry and vanilla makes me gag ... This is definitely harder than I thought going from overheating to just basically eating one time a day ... But if we can all agree in the end it's worth it and I will soon be a step closer to being able to chase my toddler around without being so exhausted .... One step closer to being happy with myself <3

[RDCLambert 39]

For some reason I can't seem to find a shake I like I always get chocolate because I hate strawberry and vanilla makes me gag ... This is definitely harder than I thought going from overheating to just basically eating one time a day ... But if we can all agree in the end it's worth it and I will soon be a step closer to being able to chase my toddler around without being so exhausted .... One step closer to being happy with myself <3

I have a 1 year old and can so relate! I have tried premier s chocolate and to me its good. You should give it a shot. After drinking muscle milk and whatever else I was so upset that I was going to have to drink this nasty stuff. I was shocked that this one actually tasted good! I hope it gets better for you!! I start mine 12/4 as long as all goes as planned. Seems so far away hut sadly not! Whats ur surgery date ??

[deehopes 9]

I am on day 8 of my liver shribk diet and am feeling very weak and tired. Is this normal,

[TurnThePage 220]

deehopes, how much Protein are you getting a day? And Water? Being dehydrated makes you feel pretty ragged and can quickly become serious. You don't want to make a trip to the ER to get fluids.

[deehopes 9]

Thanks for your response. I guess I have not been drinking a lot of fluids other than my Protein Shakes.< /p>

[TurnThePage 220]

deehopes, as a general rule, you should target 64 oz. of Fluid a day, including your fluid used to make the shakes. The Protein target is 60g. You probably won't be able to achieve that just yet, but give it your best shot. You should be feeling better in a day or two. If not, please call your doctor's office. Take good care of yourself!