Arrggh!!

caramia71 · 03-31-2008, 04:13 PM

I know I'm not that far out from surgery (the 26th) but this liquid diet thing is getting old. I know I'm not really hungry but I really just want some actual food. I spoke to the nutrionist today and she said it was very important I follow the liquid diet. I know, but come on, 2 weeks? They're killing me. I would give anything to have mushies. I did sneak cheese today but I feel so guilty. Anyone else struggling with this phase? I know when I get to the mushies I'll be moaning for actual food. Just needed to vent - thanks for listening!!

VegasGrace · 03-31-2008, 04:55 PM

You've got to think outside the box.

When I was on a liquid diet, it was to be on liquids...no other purpose. Not low cal, low fat, low anything...just liquids.

So, I poured milk in w/ Froot Loops and just drank the milk.
I drank hot chocolate.
Pumpkin soup.

along with all the other broths, liquids, etc.

But if you are on a special liquid diet, like low cal or something, this wouldn't work for you.

Hang in! It's all going to be worth it soon.

CarlaG · 03-31-2008, 05:48 PM

I know I shouldn't have done this probably when I was on liquids but I couldn't stand the sweet stuff so I boiled skinless, boneless thighs in bullion broth with no yolk egg noodles and then pureed it so it was liquid. It was so good!!!! and satisfying too.

Hope that helps!

leamia · 03-31-2008, 05:56 PM

I feel the same way, my surgery was 3/14, and I am only down 14 pounds I thought it would be at least a little more weight loss since I have been on liquids for 17 days.

peaches9 · 03-31-2008, 06:22 PM

to heal.
Your stomach is a muscle and when it has to digest food (other than liquids) it has to churn and move about... If your stomach is supposed to be being "STILL" so that your BAND will set up in the right positiion you MUST follow the post op diet rules... and only progress from liquids, tomushies to solids when allowed by your Doctor (lap band manufacturer)..

These stages are for good reason, suck it up and just do as you are told or there could be unforseen complications down the road. Why risk it???

cbk · 03-31-2008, 06:32 PM

Im in the same boat was banded on the 19th, still on liqs, down about 16 lbs wish it were more, but also know that we should try to focus on recovery. I am so hungry and so tired of liqs. My postop appt is thursday and i hope to get a fill date, I even had chicken wings this eve no restriction at all needed something to chew , but will back on track in the morn. hang in there, it can only get better.
Crystal

Hastings · 03-31-2008, 06:54 PM

Try to keep in mind that this is a very short period of time. Soon you'll be eating again. It's a sort of sensory deprivation. I missed the crunchie textures and chewing. It passes. You'll make it.

peaches9 · 04-01-2008, 08:27 AM

An old lady was standing at the railing of the cruise ship
holding her hat tight
so that it would not blow away in the wind.

A gentleman approached her and said,
'Pardon me, madam.
I do not intend to be forward
but did you know that your dress
is blowing up in this high wind?'

'Yes, I know,' said the lady.
'I need both my hands
to hold onto this hat.'

'But madam, you must know that you are
not wearing any panties
and your privates are exposed!'
said the gentleman in earnest.

The woman looked down,
then back up at the man
and replied,
'Sir, anything you see down there
is 85 years old.
I just bought this hat yesterday!'

--

Puddin499 · 04-01-2008, 08:47 AM

I understand craving for real food during the liquid diet stage.

When I was on the full-liquid diet, I was allowed to have cream of wheat, which is very filling. I had to be sure it was "soupy like" by adding extra fat free milk, before eating (very slowly). 4 to 6 oz. is all you need in a serving (I ate mine from a teacup). It really helped me stay full and satisfied for a long time, plus it was a blessing to have since I'm not a fan of chicken broth!

carol4784 · 04-01-2008, 08:59 AM

Hi Carol, it's Carol from Ohio. I'm at day 7 of the liquid diet. Surgery is April 8 with Dr. Curry in Cincinnati, self pay. I also feel like I'm starving. I want just plain tuna or even a boiled egg would help. I'm on a low protein low calorie liquid diet...so I just keep drinking broth, hot tea (with splenda) and lots of water. I can have up to 2 slim fasts a day but I'm saving one for lunch and dinner. Husband is off working out of town and it's just me, my dog Kodi and the refrigerator/pantry. I work from home and today is one of the days when I wish I weren't so near the kitchen and worked in an office. Actually, the beef broth satisfies me more than the chicken....don't know why. Hang in there.

mnn2501 · 04-01-2008, 09:12 AM

Before surgery, this idea of a liquid diet is to shrink your liver so that the surgeon can see and work with your stomach - this is very important.
After surgery, the liquid diet is for healing, your stomach has to churn basically to digest food, liquifying your food decreases this chruning and thus promotes healing - yes its hard but don't push it too far

caramia71 · 04-01-2008, 09:15 AM

Thanks for all the wonderful comments and laughs! I'm feeling much better today and realizing that in the grand scheme of things this is a relatively small sliver and I can deal with it!!