okay help im hungry

dr. has me on clear liquids today for surgery prep for tomorrow and my tummy doesnt like it. keeps growling at me. Im drinking constantly, eating my jello...and its only 5:30...i so badly want to cheat but know i cant...i even feel nausous from not eating...think i can have at least a cracker or something... Giovanna

Giovanna, NOOOOOOOOOO! I've never had bariatric surgery, but I've had more operations than you can shake a stick at, and believe me, there's an extremely important reason for not having anything in your stomach. If for some reason you should regurgitate while under anesthesia, you could accidently aspirate it into your lungs, and that could be life-threatening. I know how hungry you must be, but don't give in, PLEASE! Terry

Thanks Terry, Im hanging in there, a few more hours till bed and i still have things to do around here so i should be good. i posted on the other board and the support is helping Giovanna

Hey, Your doing great. Keep drinking tha****er and eating that jello or broth. I actually cheated (Unintentionally) this morning. I ate half of a lean pocket ham and cheese. Thank God it was soooo early in the morning. I have been drinking water water water. Then at noon I took that magnesium citrate. Let's just say, what I HAD eaten, isn't there anymore. I talked to my surgeon's nurse, he said to just stick to the liquid diet. I'm not even eating jello or broth. JUs****er...I'm so hungry, but I'm going to watch tv and I'll go to bed around 9pm or so. I have to get up at 4:30 to get ready and everything. Good Luck to you, I can't wait till the IV at least then we won't be so hungry hhehehe. See you on the other side! P.S. Are you having it open or LAP? GRACIE

Hey Gracie Thanks, i so want just one biscut with gravy....or a piece of chocolate...i cannot wait for bed but still have a lot to do here. My daughter still isnt home. I have to be up around 4:30 too, yuk, hadnt even thought of that, just what time i needed to leave lol. oh well only a few more hours right. i haveing a lap, yours is open right? is someone going to let us know how your doing if not e-mail me everything and i will try when i get home. see you on the other side giovanna

Good luck to all of those having surgery tommorrow! I know it is VERY hard to not be able to eat, but it will be over soon! You are bringing up all the memories for me of what it felt like. It is well worth it and you won't be hungry tommorrow. See you on the losing side soon! Best wishes! Mellisia Lap RNY (1/5/04) 342/209/170

Oh, I remember that well!!! Try something WARM - chicken broth, beef broth, cup of hot tea... that will make your hunger pains subside somewhat! I'll be thinking of you!!!! Katie

I'm very thankful that I'm not in your boat. My doctor only requires that I have nothing to eat after 10PM. Good luck and Blessings, Katie

OOOO yea thats not good to do. Come on you can do this! do something to entertain your self to get it off your mind..Il will be praying for you...

Thanks Chandra, Its 9pm and im still doing things for tomorrow so i know i can do this, will take my sleeping pills soon and off to the hospital at 5am. Now i think its nerves time lol. All my finishing touches. Keep those men on thier toes while im gone okay lol. Giovanna