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First day of the 2 week liquid diet and I am struggling. I suplimented my protein shakes with broth and sugar free jello and lots of water and I am so hungry. How do I get through this?
sarasota34233
The first 3 or 4 days are the worst. Are you getting in all of your protein shakes and then supplementing with popsicles, jello, lots and lots of hot broth...hot broth can be very filling. Get the Progresso Light soup and cook the whole can of soup and then strain the broth and "eat" that in addition to the other broths..it is much richer and more filling...has a little more substance. Can you have apple sauce? Try to keep your mind and your hands occupied as best you can as well...to get the time to pass by more quickly...remember, you are on the home stretch now!!
deleted_user
I chewed a lot of gum and drank a lot of water, Sugar free popsicles are really good too. It does get easier by the 4th to 5th day. Hang in there!
greeni03
No, no applesauce. I have been having the jello and ice pops- which are gross!!! I will try the progressive soup. I'm willing!!
rubymama
Best I can say is "suck it up". Time flies and it will be over before you know it. One day at a time. You can do this!!
becca1960
Stay strong!! Soon it will all be a thing of the past... :)
SgtSmith
It got easier after the first 4 days for me. I drank a lot of chrystal lite. I could still have diet Pepsi at that stage and drakn a lot of that too. The lkiquid stage is the hardest becasue it is so much will power! But it is worth it when you get through the surgery and start losing the pounds! Keep your eye on your goal.
deleted_user
Is this your pre-op diet? I got one meal on mine. You should check with the doctors office and see if you can have a meal.
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