day 5 of liquid diet - pre op

Sep 19, 2011

Well, the hunger isn't seeming to be an issue for me.  I think the hardest thing for me right now are these dang protein drinks.  They don't necessarily taste horrible, they do smell kind of ucky.  But I think it's having to drink them 3 times a day.  I have 4 different flavors, and I don't always drink the same ones.  I am going to try some different ones too, just ordered them tonight.  I have lost 8 pounds so far, not bad after 4 days....but I feel like maybe I should be losing more.  Maybe I'm wrong here.
Also, (and I'm sure this is TMI) bowel movements are only every couple of days, and WAY less than normal.  Don't know if this is normal either.  I'm assuming maybe it is.  But, since I'm not eating, and I SHOULD be burning fat, shouldn't I be getting rid of the fat that way?  I don't know.
My mood has been good, haven't been extra cranky, which I kind of expected.  I have had a little less energy than my usual self, but thats to be expected I'm sure.  I am 10 days away from surgery.  I'm getting excited, but also wondering....can I do this for the rest of my life?  I know, it won't always be like this.....3 protein shakes a day, jello, popsicles, and bullion.....it does go to a more normal place than this.  Yes, I can do this.  I have to.  I need to get healthy again, for me...for my children....for all the people in my life.  I'm a fighter....always have been.  I will do great!
Looking forward to day 6 to see if I've lost anymore weight. 

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