Liquid diet

Started on my 10 day liquid diet Saturday.  It's been hard.  Especially when I have a 10 year old at home that have to fix meals for.  It seems like the hardest time is at night when I sit down to watch some TV to relax.  I really want a snack bag of popcorn.  Guess I didn't realize how much of a habit that had become.  Had sugar free jello at the one Memorial Day get together I went to.  MD wants me to keep Carbs ideally below 20 grams a day but definitely under 40 grams.  I'm Suppose to keep protein at 80-100 grams per day.  Most of the protein powders at Walmart wouldn't let me do this.  However, I was tuned into the fact that Shaklee has protein powder, that doesn't flavor the food, that will give you 16 grams of protein (soy) with less than 1 gram of carbs per serving. Not too bad actually.  Just makes my drinks a little chalky. Seems all the protein mixes I've tried are much better when blended with ice.  Have lost 16 pounds since starting the diet on Saturday.  Only other complaint I have is about how often I have to go to the bathroom.  But I'm keeping my eye on the bigger picture.  Seven days until surgery!!

It sounds like you are doing it!! I remember how hard the liquid diet was!! It seemed like everytime i walked into the loung at work there was food everywhere!! Keep up the good work

Great job so far!!! i Hate the liquid diet i am still on one after my surgery last monday !! but there is a light at the end of this roller coaster!!

Just remember all the patients you have helped after surgery. We all went through it and now its your turn. I would like to tell you it gets easier but..................I'd be lying. There is a big reward though when its over just keep that in your mind. I can remember watching tv and had strong urges to eat. When that happened I'd read, sew or go for a long bath. It helped me get through it. I also went to bed as soon as the grandkids did. Keep on doing exactly what your doing you'll be done before you know it. KAren