Why is this so hard?!?

[Shesacleverone 4]

I'm really....I don't know...lost? I'm 4 days out and all I want to do is eat! I thought this surgery would help with that. I don't understand what the heck I'm supposed to be doing, other than Clear Liquids. I can't tell the difference between "I'm full", "I'm bloated with gas", "I'm having a spasm in my stomach", and "I'm hungry". It all feels the same! Presurgery, I would know how hungry I truely was by the intensity of my food craving. Post-surgery, the cravings are intense all day every day. There is no satiation. I'm so frustrated! Is it because I'm sick to death of the stupid clear liquid diet? I mean, I've been on this stupid diet for 19 days now! And I hate sweets! I'd give just about anything for chef salad, or a nibble of cheese...or just anything that isn't sweet. And I'm over the broth already. God, I feel like a toddler in a toy isle who has just figured out the toy I bought is a gift for someone else and I don't get to play with it. I need some direction or guidance, or a regimented daily food schedule for the rest of my liquid diet(s) phase (3 weeks!) Help!?!

Edited June 20, 2017 by Shesacleverone

[Aaralyn 2]

New to this, but do you have a dietician? Are you supposed to be on liquds that long? Usually 2 weeks max for liquids then on to purees from what I've seen. I only had to do a week of liquid according to my dietician. Maybe if you have some actual substance you'll feel full, because liquids go right through and don't stay in as long to digest. Good luck.

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[mewoobie 13]

Are you on clear liquids or full liquids? I was only on clear liquids for a couple of days and then on full liquids (protein shakes, thin milk-based Soups with no chunks, yogurt thinned w/milk, V-8 juce) for two weeks. I really liked Tomato Soup w/milk at this stage.

[tabula 54]

It is tough in the beginning I think as there is no way to really mentally prepare for your life change, which is huge. I found my "head hunger" was easier to control the further out I got.

Get a lot of Liquid Protein, that should fill you up. Try Isopure, lots of Protein.

I still get confusion on some of my stomach discomfort from, did I eat too much, something that didn't feel right or am I still hungry? Just go slow and navigate this new journey.

It's not easy but looks like you've already had a great start, focus on the weight loss and not what you "can't have", once I hit 50 lbs lost and my clothes were too big for me, i didn't care what I couldn't have and as you move through the phases you love the new foods, like cheese and eggs and avocados.

Everyone is different, need to find what works for you.

Good luck and hang in there, it gets easier.

[saraanne1981 30]

This is your head hunger and food addiction giving you a hard time. relax and follow your doctor's orders it will get better soon I promise