Who didn't cheat on the 2 wk liquid diet?? HELP!!!!!

Ok, I'm on the 3rd night of this clear liquid diet with 11 days to go. I'm starving!! I have eaten everything they told me I could have and my stomach won't stop growling. How did you get through this? I've heard people said that it gets easier after a few days but so far, I am still feeling weak and crappy. Does anyone know how this type of starvation affects our bodies? I mean....we aren't getting much protein or calcium or carbs that provide energy and nourishment. Also, won't this afffect sugar levels? I'm pretty much living on sf jello made with protein powder, juice, and broth and SF popsicles. I'm not whining, I know this is necessary but does anyone have any suggestions?? My husband and I went to the movies today (saw "Must Like Dogs"...it was very good) but the smell of popcorn nearly did me in. I think people could probably hear my stomach growling over the movie. I'm even afraid to be too active (like swimming in our pool) because I think it will make me hungrier. Leslie (12 days and counting)

I feel for ya I didn't have any pre-op liquid diet, so I cannot help ya much there. But we were on a 6 week liquid diet after surgery....are you on clear liquids or full liquids??? If your on a full liquid diet....make yourself some pudding....then at least you will get a full and more content feeling! Take Care and hang in there jesi

Hi Jesi.... thanks but no, no pudding allowed. It is only clear liquids. At least after the surgery, your stomach is little and healing so I'm not thinking I'll be so hungry but right now my stomach is still big and empty. I understand all the reasons behind that diet but that sures doesn't make it easier. Ok...gotta hand in there.. Leslie

Please Leslie, don't cheat! Dr G has been known to refuse to do the surgery if he knows you did not stay on the liquids. You can do it. It will get easier from here on out. The first few days are the worse. The liquids will not hurt your body. As I'm sure you already know the main reason he does this is to make the liver shrink as obese people have fatty livers & they tend to get in the way when the surgery is done laproscopic. It also makes it easier for him & face it, you will lose weight & the less you weigh at the time of your surgery the better it will be for you. You are getting protein from the powder, carbs from juice, can get calcium from enriched juice, but even if you don't for this short of a time, it will not hurt you. If you continue to feel weak or are concerned, call the office on Monday. They may give you permission to eat something not on the list or will suggest something to help you out. I never could have handled smelling theatre popcorn while on liquids. I may have blown it myself just to eat some of it. My downfall. Hang in there Leslie. It is SOOOOOO worth it. Dr G has done a lot of surgeries & we all survived it. You will too. Dixie

BIG {{{HUGZ}}} Leslie,I'm on my 6th day of liqiuds & I havent cheated either...I feel it does get easier,this is what I have in a day & im only doing 600 to 800 calories a day here is what I had today.... B - 1 pkg carnation breakfast 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced fat milk L - 1 cup strained chicken soup w/ 2 Tbls powdered milk Snack - 6 oz Hyvee lite yogurt D - 1 cup strained chicken soup w/ 2 Tbls powdered milk Snack - 1 cup SF Jello Bed - 1 pkg carnation breakfast 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced fat milk 80 oz combination of water & crystal light it is very hard at times but I keep rembering what my Agnel Tracie S. say (Remember why your doing this) I feel it helps... I was very stressed today & I wanted food so bad to comfort me but I just kept saying that & redirecting my thoughts...I keep saying OMG I only have 4 days left of my liqiuds & 4 days left till WLS!!! WHOOOOoooHOOOOoooo... {{{HUGZ}}} I hope this helps Janelle

Leslie,I just wanted to wish you the best of Luck threw your awesome journey!! Keep your head up and don't worry everything will work out just fine. (((BIG HUGZ))) to you! Janelle

Hi Leslie..You can do it!!!! I know easier said then done but...you guys are my insperation,I start mine on the 5th ..we are almost there...I cant wait to join you guys on the losing side!!!!! Sending prayers your way!!! Hang in there girl your doing great!!!! Lori

Thanks everyone!! I wish I could have Carnation Instant Breakfast or yogurt....no such luck. Clear stuff only. I am sure I will survive and I am definitely losing weight. I figure by surgery day, my stomach will be touching my back I'm sure glad I don't have to do this alone... hugs, Leslie

Hey Lady, Did you try to make the protein jello jigglers? Then at least you'd have something a little more thick. I've been wondering about you!!! Just think... Make it through and you can tease me all you want in about 7 weeks. Hang in there... give me a call and or something!

Ok Amy please tell me how you make protein jello jigglers...