Pre-Op Diet Meltdown

Ok, it wasn't that bad, but I cried today over this diet. I am on day 3 and honestly, days 1 and 2 were relatively easy for me, today though is rough. 

I did okay in the morning and then at lunch I just did not want another protein shake. So instead I grabbed a water and my hubby, son and I went for a hike. That was fine, then when we got home I knew I needed to get in another shake, and I did but I felt like I was choking it back. My hubby just made dinner for himself and my son and that's when I kind of lost it. I just started crying because I wanted to eat with them. I went upstairs while they ate so I didn't have to smell it or watch them, but holy crap, this is rough. I have to say that I'm proud of myself because I haven't cheated once and I can feel that I won't. I just know I have to stick with it no matter how hard it is, but today it's SO hard. I have been told it gets easier after today, I hope that's true because right now 11 more days of this seems like an eternity!! 

Just keep pushing through even though it's hard. It will get easier!

 Can you have chicken broth? It really saved me when I was going to go crazy from that diet. Hang in there. It will pass!

The pre-op diet is the worst part of this whole procedure! I was on a 2 week diet and it was brutal.....but i kept thinking about the prize that was waiting and that helped me! Popsicles and Jello also helped... Just keep focused, this soon will all be a memory.

 I had to leave the room too when hubby was cooking! Yes, tears were pouring down my face. 3 & 4 day were my hardest, but then it got a bit easier! Best of luck to you, stay strong!!!

 Thanks for the support guys! Oh, and I totally forgot ALL about the chicken broth! I can have that! I might go get some tonight. Thank you, Thank you! 

I can totally relate. When I went through my 2 week liquid diet I cried too. Like 3 different times. My kids and hubby ate pizza one night and I went to the garage and cried my eyes out!. But once the tears were done. I went into my bathroom and looked into the mirror. Asked myself- what is more important? That pizza or my future good health? I finished my 2 week diet with a 19 lb. loss and with my head held high! Since I knew that I never cheated & on 3 occasions, I avoided some of my fave foods. I was determined! 
You can do this. It is hard. But it is totally worth it!!

BTW, I am 10 days out and have seriously missed sitting with my children and husband at the table- I tried the other night and it was like a reward for me to sit with them and sip my broth while they had their sloppy joes. It was just a treat to have that company again. It will get easier!!
Promise!


p.s.- not sure if this is on your doc's plan, But I was allowed to have the broth from Campbells or lipton chicken noodle soup. Just strained the noodles. I tolorated that much better than many brands of chicken broth. Hope this helps!! Good luck!

Yup, pre-op diet is just awful.  I was on one for three weeks and like you I gagged trying to get it down.  It has taken me six months to get over it.  Finally, I can drink protein shakes again without wanting to hurl.  You really are in the hardest part of the process.  I hated the diet but was grateful for the weight loss.  Do whatever you have to to get through it.  Pamper yourself in absolutely every way you can think of other than food.  Buy new cozy slippers, expensive creams, get some trashy magazines, call an old friend, whatever it takes to get through the next 1 days.  Hang in there.  You will get through this and be so darn glad you did.  PROMISE!!!!!!
 

I feel your pain!  Have you tried tomato or split pea soup?  You're probably not on clear liquids, so you should be able to have some heartier soups like these.  Both were a major savior during the pre-op phase.  I was able to drop 11 lbs that week and surgery went great.  

Days 3-5 were the absolute worse for me. It gets easier after that. Just stay strong. YOU CAN DO THIS.