2 week liquid det... I am DYINGGG!

So i started the 2 week liquid diet today and im dying!! My doctor just said 4 shakes aday, he didn't go into details about else i could have. :(  I need variety, i need something else!! any suggestions would help greatly!! 

I'm not where u are but can't u have clear liquids?.....Ice tea with lemon etc

I would call your doctor and ask.

Call your surgeon's office and see if you can have sugar free jello and popsicles. I also could have chicken broth, which was surprisingly tasty!  I bought a carton of it so that I would have several servings.  I would just pour a cup and nuke it. It was a nice contrast to the sweetness of the shakes. I also chewed a lot of sugar free gum. That way, I was at least chewing something!

I was lucky because my pre-op diet was only 1 week so it wasn't bad at all.

Best of luck to you!

Pam

I started my two week pre-op diet today, too. Then, out of the blue, out-of-town company showed up and wanted to take everyone out to dinner. I couldn't do it--I stayed home and drank my Muscle Milk. Now I'm tired and hungry and whiny. I'm not enjoying this, but I'm also not giving in. I will make it for 14 days! From what I've read the first three days are the hardest. I'm hoping that's true. Good luck to you. I can honestly say I understand!

I know! my cousin is always trying to get me to give in but i just cant! I am sooo hungry! everytime my stomach gumbles i just gulp some water! i tried some chicken broth earlier but it didnt help munch. i think im going to buy a bunch of gum & just chew chew chew! but on the bright side the shakes taste better than i thought ! & tomaro its supposed to be nice out so im planning on going for walks whenever i feel hungry!!  lol we got this!! lets kick this two weeks ass!! 

Day 2 is killing me!!!   :)

I would definitely ask the Doctor about clear liquids.

Stay encouraged.  This is only a two week commitment.  The surgery comes with a lifetime commitment.

The sacrifice is lousy, the results: priceless!!

Best Wishes.

Call your surgeon. Unfortunately, we don't know your surgeon's protocol and we just can't suggest anything that may go against his plan.  Give them a buzz tomorrow.  Did they not send any paperwork home with you?  You may or may not get variety.  There will be more people on here that will tell you more than I can because I didn't have to do a 2 week liquid diet. Ate food until the day before surgery  I can only imagine but hang tight. Jane

I feel ya, I'm on day 9 of my optifast diet. 5 shakes a day. I would definitely call my surgeon office but this is what he told me i could do. i will take you the first 3 days WILL be hell. Just wait it out by day 4 you'll be used to it. 

1. sugar free syrups to add to the shakes (just a dash)

2. decaf coffee(black) mixed with the shake. 

3. decaf tea(no sugar) 

4. water water water with crystal light

5. SF JELLO

6. SF GUM

 

i was not allowed any broth, soups NADA... GL! U CAN DO THIS... IT'S ALL ABOUT FIGHTING THE HEAD HUNGER.. THAT'S THE DEVIL!