Liquid Diet Question

Hi! I have a quick question. Yesterday, I started on a all liquid diet in preparation for surgery on 9/23/05. My stomach has been kinda tender for about a month, ever since I had a stomach virus. Today my stomach is more tender and I am having very watery diarhea. Did anyone else have this happen when they were on a liquid diet prior to surgery? Thanks for the input! Deborah Open RNY 9/23/05 270

I have done a liquid diet before, and YES, boy did I ever have the same problem! Hope this helps! HUGS Kimberly

Thanks, Kimberly. That makes me feel better. I love this site and being able to ask questions like this. Nice to have the support. Deborah

Remember that you can have other things that are liquid. The no sugar popcicles are nice as are the fruit ones. You can have soup and warm liquids too, which helps a lot in feeling better. You need to try different protein powders to find one that agrees with you cause after your surgery, you will depend on the protein shakes quite a bit. I like the Unjury and Isopure no carb best cause they were not too sweet. You can add a scant tspoon of instant coffee to the mix and whiz it up for a shake. Taste pretty good. If you like sweeter, try nectar products. Should be able to find them at the health stores or where body builders buy stuff but make sure no sugar is in them or other chemicals! We will be here to support you, the first few weeks are pretty tough and take a lot of work! Cheryl

Thanks for the info. My stomach is feeling better on this, the 4th day. I am still wanting to nibble. I am such a compulsive eater. I think the pouch will really help after surgery, but it is tough at times now. I was doing good today until I drove by a Popeyes Chicken place. I went in intending to get only a diet drink. I came out with a chicken leg and water. I've got to stop this nibbling. I don't want to ruin what the liquid diet is supposed to accomplish. Please say a prayer for me. Thanks! Deborah