Starving on day 3 of liquid diet - 10 to go.....

Ok, this liquid diet thing really stinks. At least after surgery I won't feel the deep growl of my large (and lovely from the endo pics I got yesterday) stomach. The morning VHP shake (bariatrix meal replacement shake) went down ok, but the cream of chicken soup is not so appetizing. Going to the store to pick up some chicken broth (FF of course) to see if that helps make it taste a little better. So far my salvation has been romaine lettuce, which I can have once a day. Instead of using a dressing, I've been dipping it in Tabasco (yeah, I'm into hot & spicy foods) and that seems to quench the desire to chew. I've got a bunch of other liquid protein products coming from bariatriceating.com , so hopefully that will help. Anyone else have any ideas of how to tame the grumbling tiger I've obviously swallowed?

Jeff, I know what you mean === I have been on this liquid diet for three days now (my dr requires a 7 day liquid diet before surgery). It has been tough and I have cheated once each day. Today I am doing better (only a little cheat this morning ) but I am sooo tired from not having any caffeine (i quit this on this past Thurs. too) but it may just be from the sleep over we had at my house for my son's 10th birthday yesterday. I miss my coffee but knew that I just had to quit cold turkey in order for me to totally quit. At least you get to eat lettuce....mine is complete liquids only. I have been chewing alot of gum recently and that has helped just a bit. I am going to pick up some chicken broth....yummy yummy I just can't wait. Hang in there...you will be fine. Good luck, Marcy

I am on day number 12 of my liquid diet. The first 5 days were rough on me. I felt like a heroin addict going cold turkey those first 5 days. I was told high protein drinks 3-4 and lettuce once a day. I asked if I could have some sugar free jello and was told ok. That helped me get through. I was also only drinking plain water and after 3 days I could tell the taste between the different brands and started having trouble getting some types down. I purchased some crystal light hydration and added it to a few bottles a day and that seem to take care of the problem. I have lost 24 lbs and am not hungry anymore. I really feel good. All I am drinking now is the 3 protein drinks and water, thats it. Also the protein drinks I like the best are the Adkins, vanilla caramel, and chocolates. The myoplex carb sense double chocolate fudge is good also but pricy. Hang in there. It gets easier. Also, my very kind wife is doing this with me to provide support. She has lost 13lbs. Her support has helped alot.

I felt your pain! I was on almost 4 weeks of liqs cause I gained weight pre-op. I had to lose 15 pounds or no surgery. I cheated all the time but what finally helped were crackers. A few saltines cured my desire to chew and crunch and help calm my stomach pain. If you must cheat ( and who doesn't ) maybe try that. I'm sure there are plenty of fat free crackers out there. Good luck!

I feel your pain, I am on day 8, my doc requires a 14 day liquid fast. I have only been doing the slim fast low carb diet drinks and water with lemon. I can have jello but I am not a huge jello fan. There are lots of sugar free drinks that I can have like crystal light but I miss chewing. No lettuce for me. Just keep your eye on the prize. Roz