What did you do to survive Clear Liquid pre-op diet?

[incolorado 1]

I only have to do 3 days - but it is severe, just crystal light, broth, sf popcicles & Jello. What did you do to survive? Any tips?

Thanks!

[isaviolinist 11]

That was my pre-op diet as well, however I did 3 weeks. You will be fine. After the first few days for me, it wasn't hard to stick to the diet. However, for the first week or so, I only went outside when I had to. I live in the middle of a city and there is lots of enticing food and restaurants just screaming my name when I walk outside. So I just decided to save myself the trouble and temptation for that initial week. After that, I was fine.

I lost 20 pounds in those 3 weeks, and honestly, getting on the scale and seeing a loss of some kind almost everyday was motivation enough for me to stick with it.

[clancyk 0]

Ask if you can have clear Protein Drinks. Protein blitz comes in grape and punch flavors. they look like crystal light but the proein in them actually fills you up a bit and they are healthy. ... they got me through 3 weeks of liquids ... just keep thinking to the future - you'll get through it ... if i did - anyone can ...

[bambam 0]

My liquid diet was 2 weeks. I really didn't find it hard - I was so excited about my surgery that it kept me motivated and got me through. Plus, the weight that came off with the liquid diet was another motivation.

Good luck!!

[CarlinsMom 0]

I did the liquid protien that you can find at any GNC store. It saved me from being so hungry. I also did the ramen noodles that come in a cup...just sip the broth in it.

[incolorado 1]

That was my pre-op diet as well, however I did 3 weeks. You will be fine. After the first few days for me, it wasn't hard to stick to the diet. However, for the first week or so, I only went outside when I had to. I live in the middle of a city and there is lots of enticing food and restaurants just screaming my name when I walk outside. So I just decided to save myself the trouble and temptation for that initial week. After that, I was fine.

I lost 20 pounds in those 3 weeks, and honestly, getting on the scale and seeing a loss of some kind almost everyday was motivation enough for me to stick with it.

OMG you did 3 weeks of this!?! ONLY Clear Liquids? That is like 300 calories a day or something! Wow. Good for you!

[incolorado 1]

I did the liquid protien that you can find at any GNC store. It saved me from being so hungry. I also did the ramen noodles that come in a cup...just sip the broth in it.

Thanks, I was thinking any kind of Protein would help. Like those Special K Protein drinks. I will have to see if this is allowed.

[Bikerchic 0]

I did the liquid protien that you can find at any GNC store. It saved me from being so hungry. I also did the ramen noodles that come in a cup...just sip the broth in it.

I didn't think about doing the ramen noodles in the cup. That is a great idea. I love the broth on those things.

Thanks:thumbup:

[Twnkl2os 0]

I am on day 1 of my 2 week pre op liquid dieting and I hate it!!!! I am starving, literally. I am drinking tow different type of Protein drinks and am still hungry. It took me almost all day to drink 1 16 ounce cup of Water. I had a shake for Breakfast, another for lunch along with a lipton cup-a-soup (which is broth only) and a sugar free Jello. i am having difficulty drinking the Protein Shake, although the ones I have are very tasty. I'm just not a milk-shaky kinda gal. I am trying the EAS advantedge strawberry, shake which tastes like strawberry quick, and Atkins french vanilla. I found some recipes online for smoothies that I am gonna attempt to make over the weekend. I will post a comment on how all of that went. I only wish that I had to do 3 days of this. I think these two weeks will be hell for me, I'll keep you posted.

[Kiaa 0]

I'm on 1st day of two day Clear Liquids pre op, yes it sucks. Decaf coffee is helping me get through it and the though of a new me.

[hugs4you1971 0]

I'm having surgery August 25th. OMG I started the pre op diet today. It's two Protein Shakes replacing two meals, one meal can be 4 oz of Protein and 1/2 c non starch veggie. sugar free popcicles and Jello and broth if I'm hungry..and Oh am I. I didn't get this weight from eating like this!! :-) I'm trying to keep positive but wow is this hard...any helpful suggestions would be great!!

[hmarko 0]

I only have to do 3 days - but it is severe, just crystal light, broth, sf popcicles & Jello. What did you do to survive? Any tips?

Thanks!

Seriously - No nutrients at all for 3 days? No Protein shakes nothing? thats drastic. I have to do 2 weeks but Protein Shakes. And I can do veggies if i get hungry 2 cups I day. I would not be allowed to do ramen noodles too many carbs. The point is to shrink the liver. I am sooo afraid of not defatting my liver (I have fatty liver to begin with so i'm not optimistic) and I read they do laparatomy??? if liver too big (ie big cut down the chest bone to belly button).

[lamber2299 0]

I am on the 7th of 14 days of 5 Optifast Protein Shakes a day only! I envy those of you that can have broth. Any variety in flavor would be heaven right now. I have to admit that I broke down and ate a granola bar last night because I was nauseous from hunger and couldn't sleep. I hope I didn’t sabotage myself, but I was miserable. While I have lost 10 lbs this week, I am starving! What are ya’ll doing to fight hunger?

[hmarko 0]

I think many shakes are high in sugar and i think Optifast is one of them. My dietician gave me a choice and i said I wouldn't be able to stay on half of them cuz the sugar would set me off. I asked if it was ok i do Atkins or eas anything low carb and they said fine. She told me those who do not do the low ccarb shakes and i mean low as in 5 grams of carbs nothing like 20 grams... those people have a tough time sticking to it. With lo carb you stick it out for the 3 days then ur fine after that you don't care.

[itsalmosttime 0]

At Lindberg Nutrition and even GNC they have a clear Protein and its on this site as well its called Isopure, it comes in a bunch of different flavors, i ahve been on clear liquids since 7/23.2009. The two things that have helped me is sugar free popiclces and won ton Soup, with no veggies, no nothing, just the broth. it helps alot