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Pre-Op Diet. I'm starving!

Lea123
Lea123
What can I do? Is anyone else having such a hard time trying to stick to this? My doctor told me no solid food for 2 weeks. I'm on day two. . . I don't think I'm going to make it!!!!!! Any suggestions ??
Jerry1007
Jerry1007
When all else fails... sugar free popsicles warmed ever so slightly in the microwave (No joke, about 8-9 seconds softens them up nicely)
deleted_user
deleted_user
julie with all due respect here, she's PRE-op, she's still very genuinely hungry. Only once we receive our little pouch can we be as strong and resolute.

In my humble opinion.

Hang in there sweetie.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My doctor put me on a 600 calorie diet 2 weeks before surgery. The last two days I did clear liquid. I lost something like 18lbs on that diet. It is hard but you can do it!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I understand that she is pre- op and I understand that she is hungry, but the pouch is only a tool it is not going to change the way you think. If you start changing your mind set now than when you are a way out you don't slip. I am not an expert on this I just know what worked for me. I went from 310 lbs to 285 in 6 weeks before the big day and you have to know that it is up to you to take control of your life, and know that being hungry is not a reason to give in.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i was told 2 weeks liquid.. i couldn't hack it most days..
i did 2 liquid meals, and then threw in a weight watchers or something healthy to make it bearable..
then the day before my surgery, i did all liquid..
Lea123
Lea123
Yes I am fine now! Thanks to all who responded and I NEVER gave in or gave up. I was struggling a bit but that is all. Yes I am Pre op and its definitely hard. But I wanted this and so this is what I have to go thru. Its getting easier as the days go on. Thanks for everyone's support.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It will get better. I had to do the 2 week diet before too and the first 3 or 4 days are the worst. After that you will notice it gets a lot easier.