This preop diet is killing me

[kag2791 17]

I'm on day 3 of my 2 week preop diet. The slightest smell of food is making me want to back out of surgery. I'm on 3-4 Protein Shakes and 3ozs of lean meat and a serving of veggies per day. I'm scheduled for gastric bypass on December 19th. I really need this surgery, but I'M STARVING! Any suggestions on how I can curb or ignore the hunger pains?

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[NobodyYouKnow 15]

I don't know of any way to make the hunger stop, but I can tell you this: day 3 is seriously the worst part. I hated everyone and everything that crossed my path on day 3. The first few days, actually, are completely miserable. BUT, it does get more manageable. If you can hang on a little longer, it's almost as if your body goes, "fine, whatever, do what you want" and sort of gives up on the headaches and crankiness and the worst of the hunger.

Which isn't to say that it becomes easy, but it becomes a bit less hard if you just hang in there. (And if you can make it until surgery, afterward hunger will not be a problem anymore.)

Good luck!

[Myhorseisfattoo 387]

I would agree w that. My pre op diet doesn’t allow anything but liquids so I’m pretty effing hungry! I’m wrapping up day 5....3 to go. Arg!!!

[Coreyh61 2]

I am 2 weeks post op. Trust me when I tell you that if you can make it through day 3, then you have it. That is the worst day. Day 4 and 5 is much easier!!! Good Luck!

[Oct517 527]

Just remember that it does get easier after surgery!

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[GreenTealael 25,339]

Sorry, just couldn't resist...

Edited December 9, 2018 by GreenTealael

[LesbianDad30 33]

Im on day 7 and it sucks

[kag2791 17]

Sorry, just couldn't resist...

Hahaha I love it!

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[kag2791 17]

Thank you all. I caved and ate like three bites of Hamburger Helper. I feel so guilty and ashamed of myself. I'm determined to make it to surgery day without another incident!!! Thank you for all the advice! And I'll definitely keep in mind that this is the worst part.

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[Carol Gray 6]

Hang in there!! Remember why you are doing this!

[Carol Gray 6]

13 hours ago, Myhorseisfattoo said:

I would agree w that. My pre op diet doesn’t allow anything but liquids so I’m pretty effing hungry! I’m wrapping up day 5....3 to go. Arg!!!

I'm two days ahead of you!!

[Carol Gray 6]

11 minutes ago, kag2791 said:

Thank you all. I caved and ate like three bites of Hamburger Helper. I feel so guilty and ashamed of myself. I'm determined to make it to surgery day without another incident!!! Thank you for all the advice! And I'll definitely keep in mind that this is the worst part.

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Don't beat yourself up! Sometimes we have a set back.. getting back up and succeeding is what you need. Do you have someone there to encourage you there? My husband is great to help me realize what I am doing for myself!

[GreenTealael 25,339]

We didn't see anything, it never happened, it'll never happened again!

Stay strong and Safe Journey 🎈

[kag2791 17]

We didn't see anything, it never happened, it'll never happened again!
Stay strong and Safe Journey [emoji324]

Thank you lol

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[kag2791 17]

Don't beat yourself up! Sometimes we have a set back.. getting back up and succeeding is what you need. Do you have someone there to encourage you there? My husband is great to help me realize what I am doing for myself!

Yes, my husband is awesome. He is actually dieting with me so I won't be alone.

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