3 days pre-op

I am 3 days pre-op and I am having a hard time with the clear liquids. I am hungry. I know that sounds bad, but it's true I am hungry. 7-up, jello and broth not very filling. any suggestions? I would appreciate the advice or comments. thanks Lisa

Hey Lisa its kelly, Its ok girl I know where you are at. the first day is the worst. I ate sugar free pipcicles it helped me alot, after the 1st day it seems easier at least it did for me. I also sucked on sugar free hard candy. Its inportant to have this time to clear your system of any foods so that when the Dr actually cuts there is less risk of infection. I know it dosent make it any easier but just take it one hour at a time. Kelly

Hey Kelly, It is getting a little easier now that the day is coming to an end. I work tomorrow from 7am until 7 pm and that will be easier for me as I don't usually eat much at work anyway. Monday I work from 7am until 2 pm and then I have to have a picc line IV placed because I don't have good veins. I asked for a sleeping pill for monday night because I don't think I will get any sleep from nerves. The nerves are killing me. I have been really emotional but I bet that is normal. How are you doing? Is the food thing getting easier for you. Lisa

Lisa, you are right being emotional must be very normal, I am going better with the eating thing although some days it dosent feel like it.I am in the soft food stage, every thing must be pured, (blah) but one day at a time, I am healing very well and feel like I could eat anything.but I am being good and just eating what i am suppose to, although I am having trouble sleeping, I think I have gotten used to the pain pills and my body wont sleep without them, I am sure this will pass as I get more exercise and am off of them for a while my body will go back to normal. well sweetie jus 2 more days and each day is easier even after surgery each day is better than the day before, I havent seen alot of weight loss yet but I am sure it takes some time and I am inpatient Kel

Hey Kelly, I am at work today and the time is going fast, so that is helping the hunger. Not looking forward to that pureed stage, but I have heard from numerous people that they were able to do eggs without pureeing and other soft stuff as well. I guess we have to look at it as a means to an end. I have taken food for granted for so long, that it is time I get my life back. I owe it to myself and my family. My husband is having a hard time dealing with my emotions and he tends to clam up and not talk and that has been hard as well. I wish I had a better support system in line. Good to hear that each day is getting better for you. It has been about three weeks yes? Keep up the good work and PLEASE stay in touch, I need all the support I can get. Lisa

Lisa, Hang in there. It is well worth it in the long run. It is natural to have fears and be emotional prior to any surgery, espcially being a nurse. As nurses we know too much sometimes. Funny how I looked forward to pureed diet after the liquids, each step was something new to look forward to. Now I eat small amounts of most everything I want. I don't do breads but only rarely miss them. Others eat breads. It is like learning to eat all over again and you can make it fun. Julia

Julia, I think you are right, being a nurse has its pros and cons. We do know too much. I just never realized how much I miss chewing food. This 3 days of clear liquids is not easy, but as I said before it is a means to an end and I have to remain positive. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Lisa

Hey, Lisa, i hear what you are saying. Having to just be on clear liquids for three days prior to surgery. it was so hard. I had a laproscopic gastric bypass the 26th of January 2007, so now im into my week five. It can be hard at times, i know. I really loved food before i had the surgery, Even tho i dont really crave food so much now, im still going thru the emotional thing of being around family when they are eating good things. It really bothers me emotionally. But, anyway, Good Luck to you and im sure things will go just great for you.