thompsonnj
PreOp Liquid Diet Week 1
Jun 16, 2011
Day 1Today was very hard! I was hungry most of the day. Although I didn't have a headache or a growling stomach, food was everywhere. Listening to the entire office discussing their lunch plans and smelling the food that was bought into the office. The biggest challenge for me has been drinking sweet (chocolate, vanilla or strawberry) shakes when I'm hungry, I'm not a sweet eater. I prefer savory to sweet so, I have ordered unflavored protein which hopefully will be at my home when I return from work tomorrow. I'll be able to add it to tea, soup or juice. I've done the liquid diet before but it was for a couple of days not four weeks. Nor never has it been as important as it is this time, Well, at any rate I made it through today and tomorrow is a new day. For all those on the preop liquid diet or who will be, stay focused....we can do it!!
Day 2
Today was a much better day!! I think I found the answer. I had a regular protein shake for breakfast and crystal light for lunch. I was hungry when I arrived home and found my unflavored Novus Whey Isolate Protein waiting for me. I mixed it with chicken broth and it was absolutely delicious. The protein mixed well and had no taste at all. All I could taste was the broth. I also mixed it with Crystal Light and again no taste or change in texture. I ordered it from www.novuslife.com and a 10lb box which will last about 37 days for $59, which will take me to my surgery with just enough for a couple of days after. Everything that I've read says don't buy too much because your taste are different after surgery and you may not be able to tolerate it.
I purchased the usual stuff, chicken and beef broth, sugar free Jell-O, sugar drink mixes, decaffeinated coffee, sugar free Popsicle.
Oh yeah, as tempted as I am to weigh myself I promised myself I will only do it once a week. I hope this helps anyone who is about to start there liquid diet phase. I know I can do this now, I just had to find the right combination.
Day 3
Today I struggled, but made it through.
Day 4
Today was the first day I wasn’t hungry. But now I live in the bathroom.
Day 5
Still in the bathroom!!
Day 6
Finally back to work and feeling great!!!!
Day 7
I MADE IT 1 WEEK!!!! I lost a total of 7 pounds and I’m so excited. More to come……
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Fort Washington, MD
Location
41.7
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Surgery
07/12/2011
Surgery Date
Apr 27, 2010
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