Day 3 Pre-Op and figured out how to manage the hunger

[DanaKat 39]

My pre-op diet consists of (2) Protein Shakes a day as Meal Replacements and (1) 16 ounce of Soup (they said the chunkier the better but no cream base). Plus 2 Snacks which can be sugar free pudding or Jello, or 4 oz. low fat cottage cheese or yogurt. So the first few days sucked to be blunt. I was hungry I felt all day long. I drank lots if Water but that is not the same as actually eating food.

So I am now having some Decaf coffee in the morning plus water and delaying Breakfast until around 8:00 - 8:30 (I report to work at 7am and get up at 5am). I have a snack around 10:30 - 11:00 all the while still always having some water. I decided the best option for me was to divide my soup in half - 8 oz. for lunch and 8 oz. for dinner. This way I feel like I had something normal for lunch. I packed another shake for me to have between lunch and dinner. I try to have dinner before 7pm and no later. I found that I was satisfied longer and actually felt full after my dinner portion. Best part is that I am 6.4 lbs lighter too! For other pre-op peeps, it is a huge change but it's only temporary.

[stacybb1 0]

Today i messed up really bad and i feel like its not working for me ,,,

[DanaKat 39]

_{Today i messed up really bad and i feel like its not working for me ,,,}

How so?

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

@@stacybb1, get back on the horse. A slip is just that. You can do this!!

[hopeful one 86]

I wish you the very best of Luck, Danakat.

[Bandista 7,466]

Pre-op is tough but know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. It's all worth it. I kept myself accountable by thinking about how the surgeon needed the least-fatty liver possible for good access for band placement. Also, those pounds dropped during pre-op? For the first time that was weight I knew I'd never be seeing again. Good luck -- persevere. You are worth it!

[jlj1110 49]

I am on day 2 pre-op and I feel your pain! I was told I have to strain any chunks out of my Soup. I feel I am then not getting anything substantial in my meal. I am also using the Protein Shakes, but this is going to be a long two weeks. Does anyone have some other ideas for me to use for this liquid diet? Thanks!