Who thinks the Liquid Diet STINKS???

I'm on my 4th day of the liquid diet.  It stinks!  I'm so hungry and it doesn't agree with my system at all!  I keep telling myself that in two weeks things will be better.  I'll be on the liquid diet, but i won't be hungry and listening to my stomach growl.

I know... it is awful... no sugar coatin it!!  Ahh, sugar.... Anyway... good luck, I just finished my first week.  I know I won't be getting nearly this much AFTER surgery, but at least I know it won't be this bad!!  

I am feeling for all of you! I was just whining about this on previous posts myself. My surgery is January 12th and I have been on Medifast shakes ONLY since Dec.29th! Some of you gals have been able to have SF jello and broth! Quit your whining! JK,LOL. I am supposed to drink 5 a day. YUCK! I can have water, tea or coffee(big whip!). I have only been able to get 4 in. The first day I did have a headache but I have to say I don't feel that bad and I have lost 10lbs.
I think the hard part is not being hungry(because I am not) I just miss the food! I want to eat!
I have cheated a little. Yesterday I had a grilled snack wrap and I just tasted the french onion soup that I made in the crock pot.
So Kimberwig, we are scheduled for the same day. What kinds of things have you gotten to be ready for post op?? I need to go buy some loose PJ pants or sweats for after. I have got my SF liquids, some protein samples, broth etc. Have to get SF pops and my chewable multivitamins.
Keep thinking: only one more week of the freakin' pre-op diet!
Talk to ya soon,
Lisa

You know, for me, it isn't just the quit chewing thing... I also had to quit Diet Coke too.  I haven't had any caffiene since the 31st.  (I had to wean... lol!)  Yeah... I know I was bellyachin', but I am just so hungry.. I wanted everyone to feel my pain!!!  I cheated a teensy bit too... I had a thing of string cheese today.  I was so hungry and craving SOMETHING... I figured, hey, it was sugar and carb free, it couldn't be that bad.  I wonder how many of us REALLY stick to it 100%. 

I can't hardly tolerate the protein shakes.  I did start mixing them with sugar free ice cream and that helps. 

Oh, and the headache... I have had one since I started! 

Lisa, I got some loose fitting nightgowns, I didn't want to fool with pj's in the hospital.  I got my Flintstone vitamins... kind of looking forward to those... hey!  it's something I can chew!  What else are you eating... er... drinking these days???  


 

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!  I'm still hungry...  but thanks!!!

Oh... who has tried cream of wheat??? O M G...   I couldn't do anything to make it better!!!!  

I wish I could each and every one of you fabulous ladies a BIG{{{HUG}}} yes this liquid diet is the worst! I can only have liquids, like crystal light, low-sodium broth, sf jello & sf Popsicles (no creamy flavors) The protein shakes are like a treat at this point! and yes I did cheat at first...I was starving but I kept such a bad headache (then a friend told me stop cheating) and the headache went away! now I'm not hungry- just very weak and sleepy all the time. Best wishes to each of you! I know we will get through this. God Bless. Robin

I just started the diet today and have already started counting down on the calendar. My surgery is scheduled for Jan. 19th. I keep thinking it will all be worth it when I can take a picture of myself and not cringe!

My doctor recommended high protein Boost or Ensure. If you guys have any other tips to make this process easier, let me know!

Good luck you all!

Its killing me too!!!! I had a horrible headache for the first three days and then one day I think I was totaly loosing my mind! But I pulled through. Guess I'm lucky though b/c I'm allowed 4oz of lean meat per day. But even with that its still hard! But we will make it! 

I hear you. I am on day 4 and my family is avoiding me because all I do is bite their heads off. I have tried everything to make these shakes taste better and I just have to gag them down. They even smell bad to me. Sugar free jello has been the only thing that has got me this far.

Pam