first emotional breakdown...13 dpo...RNY regret?!

[rny.newlife 10]

Had RNY on 09/08/2017. Prior to surgery, I was on a TWO WEEK liquid diet drinking Protein Shakes, broths, g2 etc....

On the 26th of this month, I will be in the clear to begin pureed foods. In all I will have been on a liquid diet for OVER A MONTH!!! That is what's frustrating!

I understand every surgeon is different, but I see so many fellow rny patients who had the surgery around the same time as me already eating or in future stages. I just got frustrated. IM HUNGRY!!! Today was the first day I actually felt hungry. I'm also tired of drinking Protein shakes....I know this is what I signed up for, and I don't regret it, I'm just ready to see some light. Guess it just got to me.

Any tips on how to get through the last 7 days of my liquid diet?

[TRI Guy 5]

I'm right there with you my RNY was on 8/28/17 my meal schedule showed me being able to eat soft/pured foods in week 4 which should be now but at a closer look at the schedule showed "week 3" is actually 14 days. I have had no problems with anything thus far, I bought some thicker creamed Soups which seems to help. Just hang in there, you have gotten this far one more week won't kill you have an additional,shake more Protein never hurts.

[blondie66 271]

Try to enjoy the process! You have an opportunity to lose all your excess weight. Eventually you can eat everything again. Take this opportunity to heal yourself from obesity. It really is a short period of time in your life. The first year is when you'll lose the most weight so just keep at it and be Positive! The time is gonna pass and you want to enjoy it - think of smaller sizes and more energy.

[Pakko 76]

But lets just clear the air... are you hungry or is it "head hunger" you need to identify those two because when i was in my first month i wanted to eat what i was used to but i knew that if i had it infront of me i couldnt possibly eat it.

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[GwennyPenny 108]

Not long to wait now. Puree is better but even on liquids mix it up a bit. I bought some Optifast Desserts and made them thinner different taste you could have yogurt custard lump free Soup I used bought pumpkin soup 1 spoonful of the thick soup watered down with stock like they did in hospital. It's really about being a bit creative

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[jhope71 105]

I was on liquids for more like 6 weeks all told, so I know your pain! Are you allowed Jello, broth, or suger-free popsicles? It helped me to have a lot of variety. Hot broth feels good going down, popsicles gave me something to chew, jello wasn't my favorite, but at least I could use a spoon for it instead of drinking. LOL

[bostonmama 135]

food was a coping mechanism for many of us pre op, and without it our emotions can be overwhelming. Even if you don't have that issue, being on a liquid diet for 4 weeks will make most people hangry. The good news is that you will be able to eat again and be satisfied from very little food..not to mention you will feel incredible as you lose weight and become more healthy.

Many recommend counseling to get those emotions/head hunger under control, not only for your own peace of mind but also to prevent regain from emotional eating later on.

[rny.newlife 10]

Thanks everyone! I'm a lot better now. Gosh I was so hungry! Literally!! I was craving boiled eggs or anything healthy hahah. But I believe it was because I wasn't consuming enough of my fluids.

[Ready4theday 35]

I absolutely understand! I had to do the same - 2 weeks of liquids pre-op, then 2 weeks of liquid post-op. I was so sick of Protein shakes! Have you tried thinning out some yogurt? Soups? I finally got some clear Protein Drinks (lemonade and kiwi & berry from the Bariatric Pal store) and they were a nice break from the sweet Protein Shakes. I'd also mix a little sugar-free Hershey's Syrup with my fair life milk to make high-protein chocolate milk. Hang in there! You'll make it! Make sure you're staying hydrated. That will keep you full longer. On my 3rd week post-op, I was able to have pureed foods and could definitely tell a difference in my energy level (a lot more energy!). Refried Beans and little cheese were my go-to food as well as unflavored Protein Powder mixed with mashed potatoes thinned out with Fairlife milk, with a little cheese. Those were really good and filling. Today (week 5), I begin soft foods. I had some sliced turkey breast and avocado for lunch and my pouch has been ok with it so far.

Stick with it! You'll get there and it will be worth it!!

HW 280
CW 254
SW 274
DOS 8/24/17

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Yep, count me in that will be another 4 weeks on liquids. Should be exciting! (said no one ever...)

[Apple203 1,314]

Your posts are making me sad because my surgeon has us do 2 weeks Protein shake/1 week clear/ 2 weeks Protein Shakes, then so on and so forth. The 1 week clear after surgery is actually my biggest worry. I've been dabbling in green protein smoothies for years because I like them (tho I hear that may change!).

[Harsha 168]

You can do it!! That was the hardest part for me too. Two weeks liquid, then I three weeks after! Now when I look back I think if I could do that, I could do ANYTHING!

HW 324
SW 300
CW 184



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