Pre-op HUNGER!!

Hey, I know this is a PATHETIC question, but I'm being honest here... Do you all think that there is anything I can eat now, that will stop my liver from shrinking??? What I mean is, I have been put on a 2 wk. high protein liquid fast. I'm not sure what it's all about. I know it makes your liver shrink, but I think it's also about losing weight prior to surgery and breaking habits such as carbonation and caffeine. I am so hungry and that's embarassing to admit, but I was wondering if a little meat or egg would kill me? Just curious, I guess I can make it through until next Monday without anything solid, I just thought protein maaay be okay and somebody else may be able to help me out with this. Thanks for listening... Kelly

Kelly, The below post is from answer i posted on another post..maybe it will help you..... a little meat and egg may not kill you, however, think of it this way...you need to do what your doc says, i figured if i couldn't follow what he wanted pre-op what made me think i could follow what he wanted post-op? anyway, hang in there after day 2 it really wasn't so bad...call on all your support and see you on the loosing side... Debbie I am now 6 days post op and when I was a week pre-op I had to do clear liquids and protien shakes and vits..... to survive this cause i went crazy the first couple of days, I bought a scale, I wanted to know that all the pooin and complainin was at least paying off, It did I lost 18lbs prior to surgery. I also kept in mind that this would give my doc a better field of vision and I wanted to make sure he could see what he needed to see.... I also bought everything I could think of that was clear or on my docs list. I got more than a little tired of boullion and water so i made soup and just didn't eat the "stuff" in it....that was about the best tastin stufff I had the entire week my daughter couldn't keep her hands out of it....at my lunch I went to the shops and looked at clothes that I am still not sure I will be able to wear....but i was dreaming.. I also gathered up all of my support. my husband and daughter did clear liquids protien shakes and vits with me.. I thought they might me... I started taking long walks using my long forgotten gazell machine....and now after it alll oh yeah and a bought of post op pnuemonia i can say i am down 24lbs and i feel better already.......this was not east by any means but it made any hunger pains i felt easier to ignore.... Just know that God is looking out for you and do exactly what your told by your doc to do..... In my thoughts and prayers

Thank you so much for your response, I feel like a FOOL being such a baby about this, really! It's crazy and I know, I'll make it. I just wanted to know if there was any "secret" info that others in my boat were using to get through...So, I'm wondering, what kind of soup did you make??? I would love to even have some V-8 but it's not clear. The boullion crystals are just salt and yuck to me. I am aloud at least 5 protein (l.c.) drinks per day..I can only stomach 4 of these at the most; s.f. jello, s.f. popsicles and decaf tea and coffee w/ sweetener. Your family is SO awesome to really support you like that! I have 3 teens and a hubby who are carrying on their daily routine like usual. It's hard to deal with the smells, ya know? You're right about something else. I need to do something with my days!!! I work in private care for the elderly and only work one 24-36 hour shift a week and then I'm done, so the rest of the time, I'm alone and bored. There's only so much housework I can do! I'm going to have to get out of the house and do something or start working on my painting again...Thanks so much for the advice. Kelly

Kelly, Don't feel like a fool, the very first night I came home....my husband made spagetti for the grandkids, ok not only is it one of my fav foods, it is the comfort food that i got EVERY YEAR on my bday.....the smell!@!!! anyway, i balled cried, screamed.....i guess after that my family figured out much they had hurt me.....first i tried to lay on the bed and think how stupid this will sound to them....that it is ONLY food......you know my best friend....even though that night was only a week ago, i know now that it was one very important night and it let me know just how addicted to food i am......right now, i am on the clear liquids untill wed and then i should be starting protien shakes, can't wait, yummy....i have found a bunch that I loved pre op so we shall see for after post op..they say your tasted changes, i do know that things that are a little tart i don't find a yummy as i use to. I am not hungrey FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE. How lucky for you to have all this spare time...just think of the new hobbies you could pick up.....wouldn't i love to have that much time to quilt or bead.... use that time to go through your closets and get rid of your mid winter stuff you won't be wearing them... I know that is hard to believe...at least it is for me....i got rid of my fav sweaters...but now i get to find some new one i guess, i wear scrubs for a living so i figure all i need to get thru the winter is some sweats and i will keep taking in my scrubs....new bras and undies cause ya know those gotta fit. ok the soup i made.... carrots, onion, celery, mushrooms, garlic spices sauted em up in olive oil just a little bit 2 boxes of chicken broth....you know not the dried stuff but the stuff in the soup section...i actually used free range...has a different taste then i added a can of tomatoe paste..... cooked it up for about an hour..... and drank it in my fav mug....just like it was tomatoe soup....yummy take care my new found friend....keep your eye on the prize Debbie

MMM...The soup sounds good. I am a sucker for the juice off of stew, as well. I'm gonna have to call the nutritionist and ask if she thinks a little tomato paste or juice would be okay. Never know until you ask. Yeah, I didn't realize I was addicted to food too, until now! Guess I'm breaking some major addictions as we speak. That's probably a good thing. Spaghetti,huh? Yummy. Well, in a few weeks, will you be able to eat a bit all smushed up? I don't know for sure what I'm allowed b/c my nutrition class isn't until Thursday. My favorites are taco salad and pizza. On my original set of papers I sent in to get started, one of the questions was: What is your favorite food and drink? I said pizza and pepsi, yes, I know, I know... They thought that was funny that I was honest about it. I was serious! Yeah, I've given some thought to going through my clothes, isn't that exciting? I have a few heavy friends that could sure use some. I told my mom that I'll be so thrilled when I get down low enough to look great in a simple pair of jeans and crisp white button up or tee. Simple joys for me. My life isn't that thrilling. The COMFORT is what is going to be awesome!! Less back and joint pain, less huffing and puffing, etc. Concerning hobbies, I would like to learn scrapbooking. I bought some stuff, but it's overwhelming! So many pictures and ideas. Fredrica, how did your mall trip go? I hope you found comfort in shopping. I do. I want to tell ya something. I read a really tragic post by a woman named Holly. Her husband is in REALLY bad condition after lap turned into OPEN RNY. His liver was too big. The procedure was supposed to last 2 hrs. and ended up lasting about 14 b/c of complications. He was throwing up blood, had a vent. tube down his throat, had to be re-operated on, is in the ICU for at least a month. All because of his liver. It's so, so sad. I think God pointed me to read this article last night and now, I just feel blessed that our doctors told us to fast. It's really important! So, I'm going to deal with the hunger, so my operation will go as smoothly as possible. God can guide the doctors hands all right, but I have to do my part, too. So, how about it girl? Are we gonna tough it out, or what? We can make it!! Thanks to you both, Kelly

hi kelly my surgery is monday i'am so hunger i could cry.what are you drinking.write back

Hi there Fredrica, I'm just whinin' along. If you look above, you'll see what I'm allowed to drink. Oh, s.f. jello...did I put that? YUCK! I cannot stand to look at any more of that wobbly junk. Mine is Monday, too, so it's gonna be a long week. We'll have to keep each other company complaining together. Take care, Kelly

ok i'am going to the mall some where to kill time.

hi kelly i'am hunger to my big day is monday.i'am so hunger i could cry.lol

mine is on monday also I hope this week goes by fast for all of us. I think this is the worest week yet.