Pre-Op Liquid Diet...omg I'm STARVING

What have you all eaten for your pre-op liquid diets? There must be something I'm not doing right...I am just STARVING. Ravenous. Is this what it will be like after surgery, too? What on earth can I do for the hunger that doesn't violate the liquid diet?

THANKS
Candace

I am starving too! I guess it is something that we have to do. After surgery I have heard that you don't get hungry like we do now. What are you drinking pre-op?
Diana

I'm drinking instant breakfast with lactaid, broth, water...and had a berry smoothie today...I tried mixing some whey protein in to the broth but it curdled. :(

I was told I could have "full" liquids, not just clear, but I am not sure if that is really going to work since I'm now also constipated (tmi! sorry!)

What are you drinking???

I'm lucky that I don't have to do a liquid diet. Please don't hate me =P

However - i have eaten very light today and plan on doing 4 shakes tomorrow and Monday, to make sure my system is cleared out =)

And I took a stool softener/laxative that will get most out anyways.

Also - I've been drinking lots of Crystal Light today, lol.

I don't hate you; I was originally told I didn't have to do a liquid diet but the doc in the last two months changed his feelings on the issue because I guess there is new literature that says that liquid diets for at least 3 days pre-op reduce the risk of vomitting after surgery...

So that is my reason for doing the diet...reduce risk of vomitting with a sore stomach and incisions! :)

But I will be on a self-imposed for the next 2 days =)

i totally get you on the vomiting after surgery!! I had that after a c-section because of my gallbladder. SOOOO much pain!! And coughing...and sneezing...I think I walked around with a pillow against my belly for like 2+ weeks =P

I did, too!! But mine was after an appendectomy...every other time I've had surgery (I've had 7 under general) I haven't had an issue...but the appendectomy I did. It wasn't for several hours after surgery, though, and it kind of came out of no where!

I'm just worried that I'm doing this diet wrong in some way...so I think tomorrow I'll switch to clears to be on the safe side.

But DARN am I HUNGRY!!!!!! I hope it gets easier tomorrow...and Monday...!

I'm right there with you ladies!  I've been drinking like crazy today...broth, Crystal Light, you name it.  I have a bowl of jello in front of me, but I'm not a big fan so it's going slowly.  I went out today and tried to stay busy to keep from thinking about it (bought cute shoes! ) but now that I am home it's a little harder to stay busy...but my laundry is all caught up!
It's really really not helping that I had to take a dose of Milk of Magnesia today to prepare for Monday.  I'm so glad my doctor changed his mind about a second dose tomorrow.
If anyone is up this late and bored, let me know!
Nancy

I am in my 6th day of liquids and there are a few things that have helped me....   Oh Yeah banana protein, best thing to grab, has really really helped curb the craving for something sweet.  The sugar content is 3 and protein is 32. 

I posted almost the same thing yesterday and someone suggested that I chew gum.  I hadn't even thought of that.  I immediately found some in a kitchen drawer and it truly helped my wanting to chew something.

Diet V8 Splash is really good, too.  Oh and sugar free popcycles have been great also.

Best of luck, know you're not doing this alone !

Hello Everyone,

I am having surgery on the 13th and start a 2 day liquid diet tomorrow. For those of you who are doing it for more than that I applaud you. I am fretting just 2 days, but its something we have to do. Good luck to all of you this month.