Pre-surgery liquid diet

[prettygirl921]

So I understand that I must do the liquid diet for a week before my surgery date. My issue is that I work in the auto industry building cars, 8 to 10 hours a day, Monday to Saturday. Given the restrictive diet and heavy manual labor, I am concerned that I will have problems pulling the diet off. From previous experience, sometimes the more active I am seems to work up hunger and the liquid diet is not something that is workplace friendly (especially working in a plant/warehouse). I am worlndering should I try to go on my medical leave the week (liquid diet week) before my surgery, or am I just being a bit over concerned? I just dont see how I will be able to complete a very low calorie liquid diet, while running up and down the line chasing cars. Any suggestions or advice from anyone please.

 

[CALQL84HEALTH]

It all depends on the type of liquid diet. If you are replacing with high protein shakes you should be okay. Maybe you should give the diet a trial run on a day you are off work and see how you feel. Whatever you do don't cheat it is to important.

Best of luck
Sharon

 

[Mimi G]

I'm at the liquid pre-op stage too. The first few days were really rough-all I could think of was food and it was the weekend and I was at home where there's lots of food!!!! Maybe being at work will be a blessing in disguise by keeping your mind off the hunger. Perhaps you could take 3 ready-made shakes with you and ask for an additional break. They might be glad enough to have you at work that a short extra break would be worth it to them. Women who are nursing babies stop to pump, don't they? Talk with your supervisor--they are getting a healthier and happier employee in the long run! Best wishes!!
Mimi

 

[johnscrystal5]

Maybe ask your doctor about taking one more for work. Or maybe half of one to get you by. Make sure you space them out well! I have my first at 630am before work, I drink my second one about 130, then so I am not hungry at night, I wait til 730 for my last one. And it seems to work, I am not starving in the morning when I wake up, or I am not hungry in the middle of night, I was really worried about that! You are lucky, I have to do mine for 2 WEEKS! Good luck!

 

[karan goeke]

One week piece of cake lol mine is also 2 weeks im on day 5 .absolutely i would stay at work keep busy is the key for me i keep my powder in baggies and mix as i need them, good luck karan

 

[hunger buddy]

Choclate,orange dream shake! 1 scoop protine powder,1tea spoon cocoa powder, 1 squrt orange trangerine liquid (mio) oh my gosh delicious! I have a few outher ideas if ur interested. Contact hunger buddy

 

[Amy's WlsJourney]

To Johnscrystal5 - Me too. 2 weeks starts Monday. Surgery on Aug 26. How are you doing with diet?

 

[hunger buddy]

I have lost 10 lb the first week is the hardest, keep busy i went camping stayed away from smells of food my husband cooked this am and boy did it smell to good he said he wont cook untill after my surgery, i made alot of home made broth my husband ate the goodies. Lol

 

[Louc45]

Surgery is on Wednesday. Tried the liquid for one day...couldn't do it

 

I don't know who started his forum, but kudos. I begin my liquid diet on Sunday, which is also my 55th birthday. Happy Birthday to me. This will be the best present I can give myself. My surgery is Wednesday the 28th. I did the liquid protien diet for 7 months back in 1987 and lost 150 lbs, but was not emotionally ready for such a drastic change. I am embracing this new chance and have received some counseling to adjust to this new body I will have. Keep the faith and know that there are others here to support and encourage.

 

[MikeInFlorida]

I had a hard time on the pre-surgery diet too. I ended up having 2 protein shakes, then a light dinner (chicken or fish with veggies, no carbs).

Fast forward, I'm now 9 days out of surgery, and on full liquid diet. It's amazing how the hunger and craving pains have disappeared. I'm averaging about 800 calories per day while shedding 2-3 pounds per day...it's awesome.

 

[Beckyd30]

I don't know who started his forum, but kudos. I begin my liquid diet on Sunday, which is also my 55th birthday. Happy Birthday to me. This will be the best present I can give myself. My surgery is Wednesday the 28th. I did the liquid protien diet for 7 months back in 1987 and lost 150 lbs, but was not emotionally ready for such a drastic change. I am embracing this new chance and have received some counseling to adjust to this new body I will have. Keep the faith and know that there are others here to support and encourage.

Happy Birthday, Diva!!!!

 

[Louc45]

I'm about four days out of surgery but I continue to have A headache. I don't think I can take anything for it.

 

[CALQL84HEALTH]

LouC did you have the surgery? I know you were having trouble with the pre-diet.

diva_water_bud A positive attitude is half the battle, Good luck with the pre-dieting

 

[Louc45]

Had the surgery and it actually went pretty well. However I pulled out my back Trying to take care of the surgery in front. Lots of pain and I don't know what I can take for it..

 

[MikeInFlorida]

Had the surgery and it actually went pretty well. However I pulled out my back Trying to take care of the surgery in front. Lots of pain and I don't know what I can take for it..

Did your doc prescribe anything for post surgery. Mine prescribed liquid tylenol with codine.

 

[shell50*]

getting ready for 2 week of shakes

Hi thanks for that idea. Can i have that combination for the 2 weeks? What other suggestions do you have.
thank you,
shell50*

 

[TillieS]

I will have to be on the liquid diet for two weeks before surgery. Two shakes then a light dinner a snack as well. Plain yogurt or 10 carrot sticks. I think I will be ok right now I already drink a shake for breakfast so I think I will be ok with the two shakes. Good luck with the pre-surgery diet and your surgery.