Has anyone done the pre op diet for 3 weeks?

I have a surgery date of March 25th. :cursing: At last weeks support group I was absolutely shocked when everyone announced their weight losses since beginning their pre Op diet. Of course I will not be left out and thought I would do 3 weeks of the pre Op diet rather than the 2 weeks that my surgeon requires, so I could get a jump start. I have been on it three full days now and I must admit, its not easy but I am bound and determined to continue. Any one else do the 3 weeks of protein bullets and clear sugar free liquids? Get a headache from withdrawal?

Hey, Lighterload, I went for my consult at the Dr. today and I have got to start my pre- op diet tomorrow. My surgery date is April 6, and like you I AM determined to do good on it. I can't eat no more than 800 or 900 cal. a day and I have to get 20 gm. of protein in a day. Lets keep in touch so we can keep each other encouraged.

The worst part of the pre-op diet is the headache! Mine lasted for 3 days. So make sure u have plenty of tylenol!

Best of luck to u!

yoco28

Hey, Lighterload, I went for my consult at the Dr. today and I have got to start my pre- op diet tomorrow. My surgery date is April 6, and like you I AM determined to do good on it. I can't eat no more than 800 or 900 cal. a day and I have to get 20 gm. of protein in a day. Lets keep in touch so we can keep each other encouraged. [/color']

Well thank you for responding.:cursing: Very supportive to know there is someone else going through the same as I am right now. The first two days were tough with the headache from carb withdrawal, OUCH! It was like the worst sinus headache I have ever experienced. After the third day it was tolerable. I am on day 4 now and can feel the difference for sure. I have my pre Op appointment this Tuesday, which is when my surgeon will put me on the 2 weeks liquid diet, but he doesn't know I will have a week under my belt already. It will be encouraging to step on the scale and see what reward this first week brings. Please do keep in touch so we can chat as we walk this path together.:cursing:

The worst part of the pre-op diet is the headache! Mine lasted for 3 days. So make sure u have plenty of tylenol!

Best of luck to u!

yoco28

You hit the nail on the head, it was three long miserable days but it is gone now and I can focus on the liquid diet for another 17 days. I am confident the results will be rewarding.:cursing:

Today is my 1st of my 28 day pre opt liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled April 8th. We need to keep in touch for support!