Down 10lbs in 6 days

[nicolesix 15]

I have seen and read a lot of posts on here that have mixed opinions about the pre-op (liquid diet). My doctor suggests a 14 day liquid diet consisting of 4 Protein Shakes and one 400-600 calorie meal a day. It has been a rough road! Day 3 I had a headache that wouldn't subside. I've had to say no the Valentine's Day chocolates, going to a buffet lunch with my in laws (who are in town), had to practice self control while grocery shopping and so on and so forth. I've missed food so much I've cried. I'm addicted and that's why my weight has gotten this high. This pre-op diet has forced me to face hunger. To feel what being hungry really feels like. To practice saying no to myself, my family and my friends. I'm now 6 days in to this diet and I'm feeling better. Sure I'm hungry and want some things but it's getting better. Saying no is getting easier. I am proud that I can do this pre-op diet. That even though I want to eat badly I'm not giving in. I'm learning how to take care of myself. This is just the beginning. So to anyone out there having a terrible day know that you're not alone. You'll have rough days. Days when you want to eat your sadness away. Days when you want just the texture of some food. But stick with the diet your doctor has put you on. This is just the start of your lifelong journey. You will be saying no a lot once you get the surgery so start now!

[kaninag 35]

Good luck. It's stuff like this that makes us aware of how much our society uses food to socialize. You can do this!!

[whirlwen 65]

Good for you for sticking with it! My surgeon only required a one day pre-op liquid diet and I didn't clarify with him if it was full or Clear Liquids, so I opted for clear to be on the safe side, I was worried that I would be dying of hunger and thirst the morning of surgery (it was scheduled for 12:30pm), but felt remarkably good. I don't know how I would have handled two weeks of it, though!

Keep it up! You won't regret it!