Liquid diet...less atrocious than I thought!
So my doctor put me on a three week pre-op liquid diet. I had 3 out of 4 protein shakes the first day (yesterday). I don't sleep a lot (by choice) so around midnight I was REALLY hungry. But I decided to fight through it and go to bed. I woke up STARVING. I had a fruit smoothie and it helped but I was still hungry. But I am steadfast that I will not cheat! This is very important and the Dr. told me I have a greater chance of an open surgery because of my open gallbladder removal. Got some creamy soup for lunch today and now I feel great,! I thought I was going to be miserable the whole time on this diet and I was beginning to think I couldn't do it!
One question, does the liquid diet get even easier as you go? Or is it hard throughout ?
For me it got easier up until a point and then I hit this wall of "OMG I'M SO SICK OF LIQUIDS." It wasn't that I craved other food, or carbs, I just wanted to be done with liquids and have stuff in my mouth to chew again. I hit liquid fatigue around the three week mark.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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on 3/27/14 7:57 pm, edited 3/27/14 8:02 pm
Hi Christina,
To lose weight, drink more water than routine and try our weight loss program which is formulated by physicians to lose weight and increase health.
I start my 2 week liquid diet on April 14 - already fearing how I will survive. I've got to keep food in the house for my husband and son so worried it may really be difficult! I have been waiting and dreaming about this surgery for 6 months so I plan on putting up pictures from clothing catalogs of my dream wardrobe, and also pictures of places I want to travel to for inspiration!
I am on day 4, it is very doable. I have cooked for my family every night this week and been ok. I am also having some creamed soup and it is holding me over, lots of water and shakes. I am actually staying full. I have always had a "grazing " problem. As I said, I am doing good.
If you get hungry drink water or a shake. I have found a lot of emotional support on this board.. don't give up. You can do it.