I've got a date and time....

I've got a date and a time....  October 5, 2009 at 8:00 a.m.

Up until this evening I've been doing great!  Started the low cal/low fat early, and started the clear liquids early too... but this evening I began feeling really sad and nervous....I know that these emotions will pass.... 

I'm takin in about 360 calories a day, does that seem right?  I don't really feel hungry, just real moody....

 

good luck on your surgery and a speedy recovery to you.

Thank you! 

Hi, I am going to be having surgery Oct 13. This coming Tuesday I will start a full liquid high protein diet...examples would be slim fast shakes. I think you should certainly be atking in more than 360 cal a day. I know that one reason to have this diet before the surgery is to loose soem of the fat around the liver so it is easier for the surgeon. Be very careful in taking in so few calories, our bodies do require calories as fuel for our cells. The moodiness could be a sign of hypoglycmia. Please reconsider starting your clear liquids too early, your body will also need the extra proteins to help aide in healing after the surgery.
Good luck, Penny

Thanks for your advice!  Best wishes to you for a quick and speedy recovery.

It's difficult to take in more than 400 calories on a clear liquid diet.