I'M HUNGRY!!!!!!

Hey August "Losers", So I started this liquid only protein diet today (was supposed to have started on the 4th but that's neither here nor there) and this is HARD. I am starving. I know it's mind over matter but right now matter is winning. I know that I have to do this because it shrinks the liver and all but I need some help. I'll try anything - yoga, meditation, therapy...

Hi Keisha.. I'm on the liquid too right now. I'm doing very suprisingly well. Don't ask me why, 'cause I was more scared to go on the liquids then I am about having the surgery. (Weird huh?) Drink water when your hungrey and redirect your focus (go for a walk, clean something, etc.) That seems to be helping for me. Best of Luck! Lynne 7 days and counting!!

I was the same way, I was starving. It sure didnt help that everyone else ate in front of me, but I am 9 days out and doing good. Just hang in there. My 3 yr old said I have Jello up to my eyeballs. After surgery, you won't be hungry. I was lactose intolerant and was living on crystal light, but i'm drinking milk and eating pudding now, just a few more days and I can have soft foods, looking forward to that. LOL I will keep u in my prayers

I know how you feel. This is so hard. And my 3yr old always want to "give me a bite" of her food. Im going . Cindy

Thanks for the ideas and the support. I'm going to drink some water right now. And it doesn't help when people eat in front of you or offer their food. I just have to remind myself that they don't know what I'm going through unless I tell them and I'll have to do this post surgery so this is good practice. Thank you sooooo mush for taking the time out to encourage me, I hope I can do the same for you when/if you need it. The 18th is just around the corner...

I am s glad to see this topic. I start the liquid diet on the 15th in preparation for my surgery date of 8/25. I am afraid although I really want to make it. My brother has his surgery on 8/12 and has been on the liquids only for 8 days. He keeps telling me how tough it is and especially the first 4 days of it. Thanks for sharing the information, I needed to hear it.

I know how you feel too! I've been on the diet for a little over a week. I've been using non flavored protein powder and a little splenda in my drinks and yogurt. Makes me a little less hungry. 7 days from now I'll be in recovery by this time..... Whoo Hooo Karen