Hunger on Optifast diet, pre-op

I am so sick of this hunger/rumbling stomach/pain of being on the Optifast diet. And it's only been three days! Does it go away? I'm supposed to drink 5 shakes a day, and I have been, and the nutritionist said that "they will fill you up" but so far they haven't. 3 days of this continuous hunger is starting to **** me off. But, I can't NOT do it, because 1.) I already paid for 2 weeks worth of it, and 2.) If I don't lose 30 lbs pre-op they won't do the surgery, which is set for Sept 18th. Any suggestions? Any help? Anything? I don't know, I guess something is wrong with me. One moment I am pissed at this hunger pain, then the next I am relishing it, telling myself "This is payback for making me go through with this in the first place." Bleh. I just hope I can keep from cheating... =(

Hi Liz! I know that it's difficult, but it WILL get easier! Also, one trick that really does work, is to chug-a-lug liquids (crystal ligh****er, whatever) in between meals. With EVERY pang you get, chug-a-lug and it will disappear for a little while. Just keep doing this - it really works, although it can become a pain after a while..... Hope this helps - you will do GREAT! Mike

I sure hope it gets easier! Thanks for the tip, I'll try that. I mean, I do drink a lot of water anyways, but I didn't think it would help with the hunger pains. Thanks -Liz