Liquid Pre-Op Diet... What interval for shakes?

[AK_Bookworm 116]

(Posted in the wrong surgery preop group I'm having the sleeve)

Less than 2 weeks from surgery and my official preop diet started Wednesday however I started a week and a half earlier to adjust because I knew I would need time. I did great during the time that I was doing it that I wasn't required to but now that I'm actually required to be on it I'm struggling with wanting food from already being on it so long. I do a shake every 3 hours for a total of 5 shakes a day. I get in a lot of Water but don't do any broth because the sodium in the broth makes me feel nauseous and shaky.

I'm wondering what others do/did as far as the timing between shakes. I'm thinking of switching to a shake every two hours with my last one being at 5pm but I'm worried I won't make it to bedtime if my last one is at 5 (I typically go to bed around 9-10:30 depending on how much me time I want after the kids go to bed). With the 3 hour intervals I currently do in between shakes I'm starving in between and that's when I want to eat something (and have over the last few days though it was only a bite or two of meat I still I want to be compliant to not run into any issues during surgery). I'm just trying to find ways to help make this as easy as possible and not be so hungry in between shakes that I eat foods I'm not supposed to right now.

Also that the fact that I haven't lost as much weight as I expected on the liquid diet has been hard but I remind myself that this isn't for weight loss and if I do have any it's a bonus so that's helping a lot but I'm still not completely there with being ok with the progress that I shouldn't even expect in the first place since the goal with this is to shrink my liver not lose weight. It's really showing me how much of a mental thing this will be also not just physical.

[lindabalseca 373]

(Posted in the wrong surgery preop group I'm having the sleeve)
Less than 2 weeks from surgery and my official preop diet started Wednesday however I started a week and a half earlier to adjust because I knew I would need time. I did great during the time that I was doing it that I wasn't required to but now that I'm actually required to be on it I'm struggling with wanting food from already being on it so long. I do a shake every 3 hours for a total of 5 shakes a day. I get in a lot of Water but don't do any broth because the sodium in the broth makes me feel nauseous and shaky.
I'm wondering what others do/did as far as the timing between shakes. I'm thinking of switching to a shake every two hours with my last one being at 5pm but I'm worried I won't make it to bedtime if my last one is at 5 (I typically go to bed around 9-10:30 depending on how much me time I want after the kids go to bed). With the 3 hour intervals I currently do in between shakes I'm starving in between and that's when I want to eat something (and have over the last few days though it was only a bite or two of meat I still I want to be compliant to not run into any issues during surgery). I'm just trying to find ways to help make this as easy as possible and not be so hungry in between shakes that I eat foods I'm not supposed to right now.
Also that the fact that I haven't lost as much weight as I expected on the liquid diet has been hard but I remind myself that this isn't for weight loss and if I do have any it's a bonus so that's helping a lot but I'm still not completely there with being ok with the progress that I shouldn't even expect in the first place since the goal with this is to shrink my liver not lose weight. It's really showing me how much of a mental thing this will be also not just physical.

Just keep in mind if you up the amount of Protein Shakes like every 2 hours that's 12 a day they have approximately 160 calories. My doctors office only allows 3-4 shakes then water calorie/sugar free drinks broth with either no or super low sodium. It's hard but keep your eye on the prize....keep busy, drink more water, try sugar free Jello so it seems like ur eating....it is a mind adjustment easier said then done I will pray God gives u the strength and a good diversion to get through. [emoji179]

[AK_Bookworm 116]

Just keep in mind if you up the amount of Protein Shakes like every 2 hours that's 12 a day they have approximately 160 calories. My doctors office only allows 3-4 shakes then Water calorie/sugar free drinks broth with either no or super low sodium. It's hard but keep your eye on the prize....keep busy, drink more water, try sugar free Jello so it seems like ur eating....it is a mind adjustment easier said then done I will pray God gives u the strength and a good diversion to get through. [emoji179]

My doctor (Mexico) said 3-5 shakes 700-900 calories per day so even if I do 2 hour intervals I would still only do 5 a day so one at 9am, one at 11am, one at 1pm, one at 3pm and the last at 5pm.
I'm currently drinking about a gallon of water a day to try and help but it's not lol... I don't know why it is about the sodium in the broth but it just doesn't sit well with me even the low sodium but I'm sure if I tried different ones I might find one that would work and I'm sure that would help with hunger. Thank you for your well wishes it's mind over matter right now and I just need to keep reminding my self why this is important

[pattycaketoo 133]

My doctor (Mexico) said 3-5 shakes 700-900 calories per day so even if I do 2 hour intervals I would still only do 5 a day so one at 9am, one at 11am, one at 1pm, one at 3pm and the last at 5pm.
I'm currently drinking about a gallon of Water a day to try and help but it's not lol... I don't know why it is about the sodium in the broth but it just doesn't sit well with me even the low sodium but I'm sure if I tried different ones I might find one that would work and I'm sure that would help with hunger. Thank you for your well wishes it's mind over matter right now and I just need to keep reminding my self why this is important

Get low sodium broth

[AK_Bookworm 116]

Get low sodium broth

I've tried it and the sodium is still too much although doesn't make me feel as bad... I might need to try a few brands and maybe Bone Broth and see if it's better.

[pattycaketoo 133]

I've tried it and the sodium is still too much although doesn't make me feel as bad... I might need to try a few brands and maybe Bone Broth and see if it's better.

Bone broth is much better. Doesn't taste like a box.

[AK_Bookworm 116]

Bone broth is much better. Doesn't taste like a box.

I'll have to get some this weekend

[pattycaketoo 133]

I'll have to get some this weekend

This turkey has way less sodium.