Day 3 of 2 week Liquid Diet

Did I happen to mention that this "Sucks Balls" It's not like I am all that hungry, And it's not that I want to admit that I have a "Oral Fixation". I just want to CHEW something! Not to mention I"m  Grumpy as hell. My pore kid, I think that I have snapped at every little thing She does wrong. One of the few times I have regretted being a single parent. Sorry I just had to rant.

Don't know if it is allowed by your Doc, but SF popcicles and SF jello may help. I didn't have to do the liquid diet thing, but when I was on liquids post op these two things were a main stay and still are.

 

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I know exactly what you mean, it's not the hunger so much but the lack of solid food.  I've found that after a few more days you are no longer as grumpy.

I feel your pain. My liquid diet was 1 month. Fun. Ben

Hey Chip..... how about ice...I know it ain;t hot...but you can spice it up, with garlic salt, tabasco, cajun seasoning.... Russ (ohhh geez....I know you are flipping the bird at me over the computer waves right now!!!!) hold tight brother

Won't even comment on the "sucking balls"......    Hang in there man - i did 3 week liquid pre-op, but my doctor had me eat one of the small "healthy choice" entrees for dinner.  I lost 25 pounds in the 3 weeks prior to surgery.   And, my liver shrunk enough that he was able to do it laproscopically.   It's a major pain the ass, but it's worth it bud.....  Try and keep busy, and keep your eye on the prize........  Short term pain for long term gain bud...... Hang in there.... Chuck

Chuck, You owe me a new keyboard! Mine was destroyed by the coffee shooting out of my nose! Best Wishes- Dx

 

Chip, one tiny bit of advice... SF POPSICLES! They can be So Helpful. See just how many you can eat. My record was 14 in one day. Hang in there... Best Wishes- Dx

I am on day 9 of my 14 day liquid only.  Day 2 and 3 were the worst.  It gets a little easier so keep the faith.  I know it will make surgery easier and hopefully shorter, so I am trying to stay with the program.  Best of luck to you.

Go for a walk or do something to occupy your tortured mind. It helped me get thru the pre-op diet. I lost 14 pounds in 13 days. Chew gum, crunch ice, but be good. I also hung out on the Men's Board and pestered the crud out of everyone with topics , responses, reading posts, and looking at before and after pictures which helped keep me motivated to be successful. Heres a thought,.....chew a meal and spit it out.  That way , you didn't swallow it. Hey,...just a thought.