This stinks!!!

I'm sorry, but there is no sugar coating this anymore. This liquid diet totally stinks!!! It's only Day #3 and I am absolutely miserable!!! I'm sure it's not helping that I am also not having any caffeine (in prep for after surgery) and the withdrawals are kicking in pretty bad. Between the two and I am definitely not a happy camper. I almost ripped my husband's head off last night and I just may send the kids into therapy if I'm not careful! Hopefully it won't be as bad as the days go on, but this totally stinks right now! 
OK, I am done whining now........

Liza

Liza, what shakes are you using?  If you're using the ones from the surgeons office, theydo "stink".  I can't stomach them.  I have a suggestion for you.  Go to Target, get the Body Fortress  protein powder.  If you get the chocolate, do this...  put 6 oz of water in a blender, add 1 scoop of protein powder, 2 tsps of unsweetened cocoa powder, and some ice cubes.  Blend it up good.  It tastes much much better than the other.  Its like a smoothy.  Has 26g of protein in each shake ( so you only need 3 of them post- op to get the 60g required).  The protein powder is only 14.29.   Let me know how you like it.  I still use it today to get a boost of protein.   Good luck, Liza!  I'm rooting for you!!!  Eldy

I'm not using the one's from the doc's office. I'm actually using all different kinds since I bought a bunch of samples to try different ones. The truth is, I don't mind the shakes. The ones I've had are all really good. The problem is that I am HUNGRY.

When I saw my NUT she said that she saw no reason why someone couldn't have a piece of fruit twice a day with the breakfast and lunch shakes. I haven't been doing this but I think I might start to get some actual FOOD in me during the day. I am going to grab an apple now and she if it helps.

What did everyone else do who did the 2 week liquids? All liquids? Some foods? Fruit?

Liza

hi Liza,  you are supposed to have a small meal once a day "like" a lean cuisine.  I always made my own meal.  I don't like lean cuisines.  I also had a banana in my shake once a day ( cuz I was on a water pill and needed the potassium).  So make sure you are eating 3oz of protein ( lean meat/chicken/fish) and vegetables for your meal.  I hope that helps!   Eldy

LIZA,YOU WILL GET OVER IT !! KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE

When i did it i was allowed a small lean cuisine and 3 shakes a day.

Hi Liza,

When I had to do it I had a lot of trouble. I was supposed to have 3 shakes and a ww meal. I made it through the day fine but could never make it at night. I always ended up having more. I didn't beat myself up though cuz I tried the best I could and if I could be on liquids I wouldn't need the surgery. I only lost 7lbs in the 2 weeks but he did the surgery and everything went well. So don't beat yourself up too much and do the best you can. That's what is important. Oh, and I gave up caffeine too and it sucked, but I made it through and now I feel great and don't think about it at all! Good luck!

Robyn

Liza:

Hang in there "Keep your eyes on the prize" I did (3) low carb slim fast shakes (one for each meal)  and a ww meal with a side salad for supper. I think the slim fast shakes helped to curb hunger so that helped me. Everyone is differant but this is what worked for me and I lost 17 lbs. since my pre admission visit. I'm cheering you on and I know you will get through this

Lisa

 Liza, It is not easy, but you can and will do it.  Just think of why you are doing this.  Your surgery will be here in no time.  Giving up the the caffeine was the hardest.  This too shall past.

Liza,

That's 3 days closer to surgery.  11 days to go.  You can do it!!! 
Just keep thinking HOW far you've come in this journey and HOW close you are to surgery!!



Just keep swimming...Just keep swimming...

~kelly jo