ObesityHelp

 Hi,

My first week of the pre-op diet was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Like yourself I questioned if it was worth it and I also questioned whether or not I was strong enough for this process. The first few days was the hardest (I was only allowed to have 3-4 protein shakes), but I lost 19 lbs before surgery. You can make it through this, it will be worth it in the end. 

I had warned my boyfriend, family and friends that I would not be in the best mood for a while. To my shock everyone was very supportive and understanding. 

 Yes and no, I found out on day 5 that I could have clear chicken broth and a small (like a piece of string cheese) protein snack in between my shakes but I still had to make sure to get my shakes in. I would have my 2 am shakes (I had them approx 3 hrs apart) then when I would go to lunch w/ my co-workers I'd either have chicken broth or a piece of cheese. I'd have another shake before I left work (I was working 10 hour days) and then depending on how hungry I got I'd have either broth or cheese (whichever I didn't have @ lunch). Shortly before I went to be I'd have my 4th shake.

I had good days and bad days. I'm 1 week post op and still having good and bad days. The first 3 days I wasn't hungry at all, now I'm starting to get hungry again but am still on the shakes. I won't have my first fill for approx 5 weeks, so right now I can't wait till I can start soft protein cuz I'm thinking that I may not have too much swelling at the moment so the shakes aren't staying in the pouch as long. 

At this point that fake chili sounds delicious!!! But I am not allowed broth. Only 3 protein shakes and 2 cup of fresh veg. That is all! :(

I have actually started making them with half water, half coffee and that is helping ALOT! I am just soooooooo hungry but that is the hard part I just need to get over!