is this the diet you have to do before surgery? or post op? I would talk to your Dr. about your side effects, maybe you need a different kind of protein shake. Maybe your have an allergic reaction?

This is a hard step, but just remember, its only temporary and things will start to look up..

Hang in there :)

is this diet pre-op or post-op?i didnt have to do the pre-op diet so im not sure y this is happening,but i wish u the best of luck and i hope u feel better soon!hang in there:)

This is the pre-op diet. Two weeks of protein shakes, broth, sf popsicles, water, etc.

My sister is a nurse and seems to think I'm going through carb withdrawal, which is very possible. I loaded up on the carbs before Monday.

I think your sister is on to something, I think i went through that as well... I love me some carbs :)

Dont forget you can also eat jello, i made jello jigglers so i felt like i was biting into something.... It was a mind game i know, but it helped ;)

Good luck and keep it up, hopefully after the withdraw you will be feeling a little better, unfortunately the liquid diet is hard, but to get where you are going is well worth it!

Hang in there friend, your on your way to a new life,
Debra

Most shake diets have a "lean n green" option, that avoids carb withdrawal and provides the same weight loss, especially if you are unable to maintain all shakes.

Six meals: Whole Oatmeal, 4 shakes and the Lean n Green..

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-medifast-diet-plan

"The beauty of the Medifast program is the limited decision making. You choose five daily meal replacements from an assortment of portion-controlled shakes, puddings, eggs, oatmeal, chili, bars, or soups, plus prepare one "lean and green meal." Soy or whey protein are the basis for the meal replacements, which are designed to help dieters feel satisfied on the very low-calorie plan.

"Dieters are allowed 5-7 daily ounces of lean meat or fish. The meal options are broken down into "lean," "leaner" and "leanest." If you choose leaner options, additional healthy fats are allowed. The lean meats and fish may be grilled, baked, boiled, broiled, or poached.

"Add three servings of raw, steamed, grilled, baked, or boiled vegetables to the lean meat or fish to complete the meal. Vegetables are listed from lowest to higher carbohydrate content, and the ones highest in carbs -- carrots, corn, peas, potatoes, onions, and Brussels sprouts - are excluded."

It got better as the days went by for me. Sure i had cravings and it was really hard not to give in. I was told I did not HAVE to do the preop liquid diet because I had lost so much preop to that point but I wanted the best outcome possible and I did the 2 weeks of liquids. It is hard but try changing things up a little dont do the same flavors everyday. Use food extracts or SF coffee syrups for flavor. In the broths I would add a little soy sauce and garlic powder. I added other spices to broths also just for the flavor of it! :) Hope that helps. You can do this. It's not forever and like I said It did get better for me I hope it does for you too!!!! Good luck on your surgery!!

It does get better. I only had to do one day prior to surgery but have done well post op now. Jello, juice, SF Popsicles, different protein shakes helped mix things up. This too will pass. Look ahead to the wonderful results.

At about day five (and I had to do five weeks!) it started to get better. Have to say, though, my energy did not perk up. Some people find that theirs does.

Here's what I told a friend who was suffering for the same five weeks: It's a hoop. Jump through it.

I also told her that this is the time to figure out what to do with all of that spare time you will have since you are no longer eating, and to figure out your head relationship with food.

Good for you for realizing it, good for you for posting and good luck to you for two weeks. You can do this.

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I only had to do the pre op liquid for 24 hours and i felt the same way... I did notice that after drinking broth I would feel better. Dont forget that is how you are getting your vitamins and protein is things like that right now. I heard from someone that had to do it for two weeks that it got easier. When i was on it post op it wasnt bad. I actually wanted to keep liquids and not have food lol.... I was just scared to move on. Anyway hang in there, its worth it in the end!

Thank goodness my pre op is only 24 hours liquid. So you have amazing strength. You can do this. Many times thru this process I have had to remind myself ..2 weeks ...3 months. Its just a drop in the hat compared to the benefits we will reap for the rest of out lives. Hang in there !!!! Xo

Thanks everyone! I know this is a small price to pay, and I'll get through it. I can't wait to come out on the other side of it!

I had to do the 2 week shakes too and omg I felt awful! Chances are if you look on here somewhere you will see my post about wanting to quit! I am only 5 days post-op so I remember it well. TRUST ME it does get better. You will feel back to normal in no time.
Best of luck and just keep thinking about how amazing this will all be in the end...you can do this!!!

The pre-op liquid diet is the worst! And, the first 3-4 days of it are really challenging because your body is detoxing. After that it does become easier. Hang in there.