Liquid diet begins....

[apmcleish 27]

With my surgery date of April 11, I am officially in the middle of day 2 of the liquid diet. I have two weeks for this... And am feeling like I may kill someone before then. I am so hungry, and apparently everyone in my home feels like they need to eat real food. So prepping meals that I won't be able to eat is awful. Thankfully my husband is taking care of most of this stuff. When does the starving feeling go away?!?

Ashlie M

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[ange117 93]

For me, it was getting much better around day 3. Around day 5, I was barely hungry anymore. Now on day 16 of 21, I really only feel hunger right before I'm supposed to have another shake/meal. I'm even noticing that I get annoyed with my dinner if it's too big or not light enough (I'm on a plan with shakes for breakfast/lunch and a high protein/low carb real food dinner). I drank a LOT of sf drinks during the first week to keep the hunger at bay, though.

Every once in a while I'll get a random craving. I'll be sitting at work and all the sudden I'll be like, "MAN I could go for some cheetos right now." But that's all my head talking, I'm really not physically hungry anymore.

It's kinda nice, to be honest. Makes me feel like I can actually do this. The two weeks will go faster than you think!

[BrittneyMarie 47]

We have the exact same surgery date! I am also on day two of my liquid diet. Drinking tons of Water and eating ice has really helped me. Wishing you the best of luck!

Brittney

[apmcleish 27]

That's cool Brittney! Thanks for the ice tip! I forgot they had suggested that in classes. I've been drinking like its my job!

Do you want to keep in touch and be my "pal" through this?! I'm getting in my own head about all of it. Thankfully I do have a super supportive husband, who is handling my misery well. LoL.

Good luck on your diet! And I'll say a prayer for you on Surgery day!!

Ashlie M

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[BrittneyMarie 47]

I can never have too much support! I would love to keep in touch and know how things are going for you.

I'm fortunate enough to have a supportive husband as well, who even is doing a liquid diet with me (at least around me ).

Prayers for strength during this two and weeks for your surgery!

[kjwrn 129]

It does get better! I am on day 9 and after about 3-4 days I would still occasionally get the "oh man that looks good to eat!" Thoughts in my head, but for the most part I am not truly hungry.

[apmcleish 27]

@@kjwrn thank you! I'm struggling today but it is better than yesterday I suppose. If only because it's two days closer to the end. Hahaha

Ashlie M

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[ambernicole22 17]

I have the same Surgery date and on the liquid diet. I'm just chugging Water I can have celery and carrots and sugar free Jello. I stay at home with my Kids so during preparing foods I just try to keep thinking I need to shrink my liver so it doesn't get damaged lol. Scared straight.

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[Renkoss 420]

Well we have an April 11th group here! I'm scheduled for the same date and of course today is Day 3 of the liquid diet. Yesterday was terrible as far as the hunger was concerned. Today (so far) I'm doing better. I am using a Protein shake (vanilla) with 30 grams Protein in the morning as my coffee cream since they told me no half and half because of the calories. I have had a dull headache for the past 3 days and I don't know if it is because of such low intake or the weather (I live in Northeast Ohio and it keeps going up and down temp wise. Messes with the allergies and sinuses terrible). I'm doing my best, but I have not been able to get to the 800 calories a day yet. I have no problem with meeting the protein because the Premier Protein shakes have 30 grams per, and I also have Boost at 13 grams per, and Kellogg's at 10 grams per (the Kellogg's for me taste terrible), so no problems there. Everything else I eat is sugar free, low carb, or just not many calories, so I think Monday I hit 590 calories, and yesterday was probably around 690. How do they expect you to go two weeks with such small amount of food? Doesn't the body go into starvation mode? Oh well, here's to all of us April 11th candidates for surgery.

Oh, and my husband is very supportive as well. He has been either leaving to eat dinner or making himself salads so I don't smell the food! He's a doll.

[BrittneyMarie 47]

Yay for supportive husbands!

I have been using Protein powders/drinks from Bariatric Advantage. I have really enjoyed the vegetable Soup option as something savory, plus being able to use a spoon make me feel like I'm "eating". They also have a ProJoe drink which is already made for you. I pull mine out of the fridge for a quick meal on the go.

I think the large amount of Water I've been drinking has helped with any bad headaches, but I am tired often.

I'm so excited for everyone! Stay strong!

[JAS5890 2]

My surgery date is 4/12/16, a day after yours. I'm on day 2 of liquid diet and it's definitely rough. My doctor doesn't allow for any solids including veggies or chicken. Also, 3 days before surgery i'm allowed Clear liquids only. I think that's going to be the worst part.

Are any of you converting from lap band to bypass?

[apmcleish 27]

@@ambernicole22 you just made me spit out Water. That's soooo true SCARED STRAIGHT!! Thanks for lifting me up today!!

Ashlie M

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[apmcleish 27]

I am LOVING the support and all of the dates close or same as mine! It is sort of nice knowing I'm not alone in my misery. LoL

Ashlie M

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[JAS5890 2]

I am LOVING the support and all of the dates close or same as mine! It is sort of nice knowing I'm not alone in my misery. LoL

Ashlie M

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Definitely not alone!

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[Heatherg0907 36]

Hi, this is my first time posting anything. I am converting from lapband to rny. My surgery date is May 6th. I'm so grateful to have this forum to come to when I have questions and concerns. I'm very nervous that I'm going to fail just like I did with the lapband. Anyways, good luck to everyone.