Liquid Diet Problem

[kmamaward 3]

My NUT has me doing 1 week of a 'quick picks' diet then the next week a 'liquid diet'. This is to lose my required 30lbs before they will schedule surgery. Quick picks went fine it's a certain list of foods you chose from for 3 meals and I have Protein Shakes for my 2 Snacks. Then the liquid diet. oh me oh my. I thought I was going to die. I had to have 4 Protein shakes a day and 1 yogurt, 1 apple sauce, 1 sugar free pudding, 1 light Soup, and 1 cream of wheat. Then I can have all the broth, crystal light, sugar free Jello and pop cicles I wanted. I could also have certain vegetables all that would satisfy me. About the fourth day I was a wreck. I just couldn't get happy with what I had and I went for a burger and fries and it hasn't stopped. I have now binged 5 days and gained 8 lbs back. Does anyone have any advice on how to stay on track with the liquid diet. Appreciate it.

[SnowDaisy 73]

If they told you that you can't have the op, how will you feel? Because honestly, if you don't get it together now, they might turn you down, especially with a weight gain.

My pre-op diet was a lot stricter than your...it was all liquid, with some Jello and some bouillon. Yes, it's tough, especially when you're cooking or eating with others.

Personally, I think that for me it was those losses that kept me spurred on. I kept telling myself that each time I lost weight, it was going to be "gone forever" ans a step closer to my goal.

Keep busy....get creative with your shakes...buy Davinci sugar free syrups and add them to your shakes to get new flavors...or freeze them.

Another thing I did was buy smaller clothes as an inspiration and motivation...that put big smiles on my face when I got into them.

Hope you get it together soon so we can see you on the losers bench....good luck.

Xxx

[SugarFreeMe 293]

If you're easily offended and if you don't want to hear the truth, stop reading now.

Because, the cold hard truth of the matter is that you need to help and your not going to get what you really need here. You need to call your surgeon and your psych and get serious. If you can't get thru the pre-op diet without messing up, you need to be sure your fully committed to this. The procedure is only a tool, if you can't stay away from foods that are bad for you now, who's to say you will post-op. It's a serious commitment and it shouldn't be taken lightly. I'd call your nut first thing tomorrow and have a serious conversation. They may suggest a longer trial period for you and postpone your surgery, who knows, but you need to be 100% on board with this because it's not easy and it's not fun.

Like snow, my pre-op was so much more strict then yours, 3 shakes a day with sf Jello and sf popsicles for 2 weeks - That's it, nothing else. Was it hard, you bet your arse it was but I knew this was what I wanted and thing, not even a crappy pre-op plan was going to stop me.

I wish you luck, seriously I do.

[loveslavender 4]

My NUT has me doing 1 week of a 'quick picks' diet then the next week a 'liquid diet'. This is to lose my required 30lbs before they will schedule surgery. Quick picks went fine it's a certain list of foods you chose from for 3 meals and I have Protein shakes for my 2 Snacks. Then the liquid diet. oh me oh my. I thought I was going to die. I had to have 4 Protein Shakes a day and 1 yogurt, 1 apple sauce, 1 sugar free pudding, 1 light Soup, and 1 cream of wheat. Then I can have all the broth, crystal light, sugar free Jello and pop cicles I wanted. I could also have certain vegetables all that would satisfy me. About the fourth day I was a wreck. I just couldn't get happy with what I had and I went for a burger and fries and it hasn't stopped. I have now binged 5 days and gained 8 lbs back. Does anyone have any advice on how to stay on track with the liquid diet. Appreciate it.

Dear kmammaward,

Don't beat yourself up I did the same thing I think I was sabotaging myself out of fear but after finishing the nutrition classes and talking with the girls in class I really did feel I was not alone. We were allowed 2 Protein drinks a day and small piece of chicken or fish and veg I ate my big meal at lunch because that is when I was the hungriest. There is a great walking video on you tube. enjoy what you eat now because trust me you will wish you could get 15cc's of Water down every 15min post op. I also had my own bible verse I kept repeating The Lord your God is with you. We all had our reasons for how we got where we are but for me my body could not take it any longer and finally I could afford to something about it at 54. So please get back up because you can do this for YOU.

Kelly

[kmamaward 3]

Awesome, not offended in the least. Thank you. I needed a swift kick cause right now the hubby is out of town working and I have no excuse. I am back in the saddle today. I need to prep the night before. Now freezing my Protein shakes, how many days can it be in the freezer and still be good? I will be on the loser bench but will come back here for support.

[Mzdiva3 12]

I've been in the pre op diet since May 1. The first few days were horrible then the days after were better but I would mess up my evening meal by eating fast food. Now in my final week I am doing well. What made me began to do things right, I kept asking myself what are you going to do if the surgeon doesn't do your surgery because your liver hasn't shrunk enough. I would be devastated! So I would suggest you find 1 reason why you want to have the surgery and focus on that every time you think about eating outside of the box.

[Susanomic 13]

You've got to really put your mind to it. Are you emotionally eating due to your hubby being away, or for any other reason? Did you feel hungry because you were actually hungry or because you just wanted something "better" to eat? You've got to figure out why you're sabotaging yourself before its time for surgery or this will all be a waste!

[Cupcake 801]

Hi I agree with all of the above statements you must stay focus if you want to be successful with your new tool, your pre surgery diet sounds great to me all I have been allowed is Protein Shakes sugarfree Popsicles and puffing this is my last day and it's just Clear Liquids and no Protein and tomorrow is surgery good luck I can say each day on the liquid diet gets better.