Having a tough time with last few days of liquids

gettingmyhealthback
on 12/17/11 10:26 am - MI
This has been a rough road for me, but I am doing it because I know the results will be worth it. Is there anyone out there who is getting sleeved in the next few days who is still having a hard time with the liquid diet? I am allowed three Impact shakes a day, one other protein shake of my choice and up to 64 oz of liquids. My head still hurts, I am shakey and hungry a lot! If anyone has any tips, please let me know.
    
Twizzled D.
on 12/18/11 8:00 am
 We are having surgery the same day. I'm sorry the liquid protein diet has been rough for you...mine allows for yogurt and sugar free Jell-O/pudding/popsicles, and also Cream of Wheat (up to once a day, but it's very high carb so I try to go every other day). 

The sugar free popsicles have absolutely been a life saver, if for nothing else but giving me something to CHEW! 

I'm also using the low-cal Gatorade (G2) to help with fluids. I get at least 64 oz of water a day, and then I have either 8oz of G2 or 8oz Crystal Light, because my creatine levels were up in my labs, and they recommended more fluid. I'm finding I can't chug the G2 very much at all, but because it's flavored, I seem to enjoy the taste (especially the Fruit Punch). 

How long have you been on the liquid diet? I was miserable days 2-4, and only semi-cranky days 5-10. Now, my mind is flying with how much I have to do before the 21st that I think I've forgotten how hungry I am! 
-Kristi
             
GrownStatus
on 12/20/11 7:46 am - Desert Hot Springs, CA
I have the same date as well stay positive and like Kris said the end result is almost here... Hey Kris looks like we have a similar diet (minus the Cream of Wheat) but yes the Jell-o and Popsicles are great!! those are also OK for the first week of post -op as well... I will keep you ladies in my prayers and thoughts tonight and tomorrow.
        
gettingmyhealthback
on 12/20/11 12:09 pm - MI
Well here it is the night before surgery. Bowel prep no fun, but I am SO happy to be on the eve of surgery! Lots of encouraging pictures and thoughts on this site, and I am praying and sending positive thoughts to all who are having surgery tomorrow! 
    
JazzyJackie
on 1/20/12 5:21 pm - TX
 I hope all went well for you.
    
Michelle T.
on 12/23/11 4:47 am - Foothill Ranch, CA
All of us had surgery the same day! How are you guys doing? Hearing  my stomach growling and not being able to eat anything I had a little bit of an emotional breakdown. Super tired and my stomach are is very achy. Taking the meds. How's it going in your worlds?

XOXO,
Michelle
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