Day 2 is horrible

 I feel so sick this morninng.  I woke up at 4am,5am,6am and finally got up at 730am.  The pain in my stomach was killing me, it hurts to sleep on my stomach.  I managed to get showered and dressed already...I still feel like I'm going to vomit and I am having muscle spasms and chills.  They have me on 3 shakes a day but wants me to break them up into 200 ml every three hours...I have my first glass into me, my centrum vitamin and my reg medications.  How much water did you guys drink.....the dietician told me to only drink when I was thirsty, I thought it would be better to drink alot of water.  What about sugar free gum...I assume its ok.  Today is going to be a rough one

Ah my dear, you are right that it won’t be easy but it will get better eventually. If you’re anything like me, you may cry your eyes out periodically, hate every TV commercial that involves food, be depressed a bit, make your significant other feel guilty for eating, drive by a restaurant and smell it a mile away, and be super moody. I also had headaches for the first few days but I never felt nauseas.

 

The bottom line is, after surgery & recovery, it won’t seem so bad. It’s like childbirth, it’s a pain at the moment but you forget about it afterwards. I realize this may not give you any relief right now, but keep your chin up because it will get better! Just knowing it will get better kept me going the whole time!

 

PLUS February is the shortest month of the year!

 

In regards to water, I drank loads of water during my liquid phase but I was never instructed to only drink when thirsty. You may want to call your surgical team and ask if you can have crystal light or sugar free gum during your liquid phase since every surgical team is different.

 

Each time you’re frustrated, post here about it! Get it out of your system! If you want to cry, just do it! The liquid diet for me was like detoxing from a serious addiction but now I’m the happiest person on earth.  

 

M

Hi Angela :)

For me it was Day 3 that knocked me on my @ss.  Believe it or not it will get easier.  I had my moments when I wanted to knock everyone out for eating.  I had to volunteer at a hockey game and every time I turned around someone was shoving nachos, pizza, hot dogs, fries, etc. into their mouths.  If nothing else you'll gain some perspective on how much people really do eat!!

Monica and I had the same surgeon - we were told to drink drink drink (water, Crystal Lite, and 4 Diabetic Boosts/day).  I didn't chew gum (I"m not a big gum chewer) - but Monica did, I think.  Eventually the "agony" of it all will dissipate; every day brings you closer to your new reality.  Think of it all as detox.

Good luck!!!!! 

It cracks me up the words this forum censors!  That word was p!zz@ 

 hah!  That word was that stuff that you can get at Greco, and slice up!

No getting around it Angela, this is a tough period. Can't sugar coat it or ignore it. It SUCKS!   But if it's any consolation, it will get better.  What I did was try to stay as far from the kitchen as possible. I still had to cook meals but other than to ge****er or a shake, I stayed out of the kitchen. I tried to do different thing that would not remind me of eating. Like I always had a cup of tea and a muffin at night when I watched T.V. So I started to go to bed at 6 pm and watch TV in bed. That got me away from the kitchen and away from the couch and tea and muffin. I read a lot. I took long long warm baths and spent hours preening my nails and skin and anything to avoid the kitchen. last but not least I came here and *****ed and pissed and moaned like you would not believe. Someone always came back and said "there, there it will be alright" That's what I needed. Someone to commiserate with.

Are you sure it is 3 shakes a day? I have only heard 4 per day, never 3. Three isn't enough to maintain body functions.  No wonder you are struggling. I would drink right after the shake but I drank lots of Chrystal Lite.
I would call the dietitian and check of 3 shakes a day and tell her about your stomach pain. I certainly didn't experience pain- growling tummy from lack of solid food, but no pain.

 Hey Ange,
 In the same boat as you!!.. Not feeling the greatest I was having chills and then some tummy issues.. And a major headache.. even now as I type... I am extremely pissy right now - but thank goodness I am home by myself right now..lol..lol..  I am shocked about the 3 shakes only - I was advised 3-4 per day, they requested that I do 4 , but I am sure that it will go to 3 eventually. From previous experience with the optifast - I started with 4, also did the chicken broth, water, Crystal lite & green teas. .. I would reconfirm with the dietitian. . Also I was advised do not take my vitamins as it was already in the optifast... off I go to make that Yummie shake!!..lol..lol.. Yeah right!! All the best to you & I hope that you feel better  soon. I responded to your PM..

Day 3 was the worst for me I had headaches all the time,But then I was good.I Cooked for my husban and just told myself how good it will be when Iam all done.
It is hard just think of all the food we did have and now you are not having any.Hang in there it will get better.

 Call and see about the water I did not drink alot and lost less then some people that had alot of water.we are all in this with you.keep up updated.