Pre-Op Liquid Diet -- SO hungry!

[Carlye 9]

I'm new to the group and am scheduled for surgery on March 16th. Today is my first day of my 2-week pre-op liquid diet. I've only gotten half-way through the day and am already SO hungry!

Any words of wisdom as to how long it takes your tummy to "adjust" to just shakes, jell-o & broth?

Thanks, fellow sleevers!

[samuelsmom 670]

Fortunately it doesn't take long. For me it was about 2 days before the hunger was gone. After that I wasn't hungry at all. good Luck!

[JamieLogical 8,713]

The first 2-3 days are the hardest, but I'm not gonna lie, the whole thing is HARD. Hang in there!

[judi48 10]

My experience was different. Im on the 8th day of my 14 day pre-op diet and Im hungry most of the time. If my stomach isn't gurgling it feels empty and gassy. I have 3 Protein shakes a day, Water, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. Sorry to sound like a Debbie downer but this diet is horrible.

[heav85 123]

I'm aloud one small meal a day with meat chicken or fish and veggies. I'm on day 2

[sarahbeth3569 95]

It's very hard! And you will actually feel like you're starving for the first 3 days or so. Get all different kinds of sugar free jellos and Popsicles. Those help! And the shakes curbed my appetite a lot too. I had to stay busy doing whatever I could to keep my mind off of food. I went to bed early every night. I took some pictures of myself naked and looked at them every time I felt I was gonna cheat. :/ TMI but it helps!! I felt angry and down the whole time and that is normal. The 2nd week is a downhill slide with much more ease! I'm 14 hours away from being sleeved! And I thought I'd never make it! You can do it!

[Carlye 9]

Thanks to all for your responses! It's great to have such a kind and supportive group to bounce ideas off of!

[moored 62]

It's very hard! And you will actually feel like you're starving for the first 3 days or so. Get all different kinds of sugar free jellos and Popsicles. Those help! And the shakes curbed my appetite a lot too. I had to stay busy doing whatever I could to keep my mind off of food. I went to bed early every night. I took some pictures of myself naked and looked at them every time I felt I was gonna cheat. :/ TMI but it helps!! I felt angry and down the whole time and that is normal. The 2nd week is a downhill slide with much more ease! I'm 14 hours away from being sleeved! And I thought I'd never make it! You can do it!

I have to do this for 3 weeks. I'm not worried for my co-workers! Lol

[maritza211 8]

Starting my Pre-Op liquid diet on 03/06/05 for my surgery on 03/13/15. I have not heard from my doctors office yet with the insurance approval, I went on online to the insurance and I saw that I was approved for 03/13/15 so I guess I'm approved for surgery. Sooo excited

[heav85 123]

I'm on day 3 of pre op diet. Weighed myself and down 2lbs whoot

[IvyLeagueNP 31]

Can Protein Powder be added to your drinks or broth? (Like unflavored). Maybe the extra Protein will help reduce hunger.

[cockapoomom 89]

I have just completed day 2, only twelve more to go. I too was very hungry today, more so than yesterday. The broths fill me up most and I've been drinking Water consistently through out the day.

The Popsicles definitely help and I just made a big bowl of Jello to set overnight for snack impulses.

I have a great boyfriend who is not getting sleeved but doing the liquid thing with me, slightly modified to include fruits, so I do not have to agonize over watching him indulge in solid food.

I was saying to myself, I'm so hungry even broccoli or cabbage would help, but my surgeon has me on strict liquid only.

Anyhow, best of luck to all. I'm down 3 lbs since 2 nights ago and looking forward to the scale's final result on surgery day which is the 16th.

[JCP 619]

My hunger left on day 4. I got through it by drinking lots of cups of warm beef bouillon and Protein Shakes. My body adjusted. And I lost 10 pounds! The closer you get, the easier it will be.

Edited March 4, 2015 by JCP

[skyestarr88 9]

I'm on day 4 of my 12 day liquid diet. Surgery is March 12th! I feel the same way! I feel starved. When I drink broth I feel full but the Protein drinks/ shakes don't fill me at all! Try the broth and you can do this! We have ty

We have too! Sorry if there's typos.....I can't see what I'm typing!

[skyestarr88 9]

Also, this is only the beginning! We have to drink liquids 2 weeks after surgery!!!!