Pre-op Diets and Questions

Hello everyone I am very new to all this, I actually just started my adventure in seeking surgery, I have my first appointment on May 24, I already received my information in the mail for my doctor and have went to my first appointment with my PCP, for the 6 month diet tracker. I guess I’m reaching out asking for some advice. How did everyone start learning to eat different? How do you manage making a meal for yourself plus meals for my kids, I am a single mom so it can be really hard to make meals that work for all of us. How did everyone deal with the addiction factor of food? I know that’s insane to say it like that but I find myself really having issues with headaches…

I'm on day 3 of a 2 week liquid diet. I do get to eat one small, high protein meal per day. But I feel like I'm starving right now. I'm so hungry. I feel like crying. I don't want to mess up! Worries I don't have the willpower Sent from my LGMS210 using BariatricPal mobile app

Did anyone have to do a 3 week liquid diet? I can have 4-5 protein shakes along with broth and sugar free jello and popsicles. Sent from my LGL84VL using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgery day is 4/1/18 and I been on this pre-op liquid diet for a couple of days now and I been struggling because this my 1st time and this is all new to me. So I’m kind of confused on what I need to be doing ! So I’m wondering if anybody have any suggestions or pointers I can use to help me get threw this pre-op journey

Can a little ketchup completely screw you up on the pre op diet? Just curious. I just made ground bison, with fresh garlic, a little beef stock, splash of Worcestershire sauce, and a little ketchup and mustard...It came out freakin fantastic.... just looking for opinions and tips to not screw up lol.

Hey guys, I’m on day one of the pre op diet. Any and all tips of what’s good to have, what does the trick, or what sauces or things you can use? I’m drawing a blank on what can get me through lol...

tomorrow (4/3) i’m having my endoscopy and my second appointment with the team. so after this appointment what’s next? like when does the planning and insurance and scheduling process begin? i have BCBS MA and am getting my surgery done and Newton-Wellesley hospital [emoji5]

Oh boy this liquid diet has been a big struggle for me. I was given the sandwich diet which is a combo of two weeks on liquid and two weeks on low carb. I decided I would try the liquid diet just to see how I would do. I still have a month to go before I can qualify for surgery. Being hungry drives me so crazy!! Do you know how many day one's I've had on this liquid diet? I couldn't get through a whole day without having a little something solid to chew. I am glad to say I may have found my rhythm! I am not getting starvation hungry like I was before, either that or my body is adjusting. I've finally got past day two with nothing solid in my mouth! I pray that I get…

My surgeon’s 2 week liquid pre-op diet is a little stricter than others I read on this and other sites. Optifast shakes (and possibly bars) and broths only. And that’s it. Hopefully black coffee and unsweetened tea will also be okay, but I guess I’ll see. Canned broths are yuck, am I right?! And usually come with more sodium than necessary. So in the next 4 months until my surgery I’m going to be making several stocks / broths in my pressure cooker. This weekend I grabbed a frozen turkey and cooked it, then took the carcass and made turkey broth to freeze. Also planning to put bone in beef roasts on the menu and rotisserie chickens for stocks as well. I can’t say I…

Hello everyone, today is my first day on a skim milk only diet. My surgeon uses this diet plan as the pre-op diet. I will be doing 20 oz of skim milk 3 times a day for the next 3 weeks. Has anyone else done this diet?[emoji2] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using BariatricPal mobile app

I am curious if anyone else has experienced severe headaches when they started the pre-op liquid diet? I cut back my caffeine to almost nothing before I started. I am having between 700 - 900 calories a day on Bariatric Advantage. Thanks in advance.

I am having surgery this Thursday (03/21/18). I have not followed my diet 100%. I found myself having "goodbye" meals. I have 5 days till surgery and I am on a strict liquid diet. I am worried that my liver will still be large. Should I be concerned or will I be Ok? I appreciate any feed back. Thanks Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I start my 2 week pre-op diet April 1st, will get surgery date after the 5th is that normal.

Has anyone taking hydroxycut or phentermine a couple of months before surgery to help with weight loss? Were you ok for surgery and when did you stop?

Hi everyone! I finally have my surgery date set for April 4th! I set everything up with the surgery coordinator at my surgeons office and then asked what I should start eating and she said “ ask your nutritionist.” I was pretty shocked by this. I was expecting a packet maybe, with a specific plan but nope nothing. She was kinda rude about me not choosing a nutritionist at the same hospital. Anyways my nutritionist has really been more of a therapist and hasn’t had experience with bariatric surgery patients. Does anyone still have their pre op diet plans that they could text/ email me a picture of? I’m struggling to find info on the internet and I want a good plan to…

My surgery is 3/5/18. I’m following the 2 week pre op protein diet to the letter. Instead of losing weight I’m gaining. Will I lose weight super slow after my bypass surgery? Feeling very discouraged.

i am allowed 'unlimited raw vegetables' on my pre-op diet. I asked my bariatric coordinator, but please let me ask here also. DOES GUACAMOLE COUNT? it's technically all raw, just mashed up together. however, i know that botanically avacado is considered a fruit, just like tomatoes. however, we eat both things as veg here in the US. my coordinator says 'as long as its all raw, i'm ok'. thoughts??? also- dill pickles????

I’ve met with my surgeon last month as well as with his nutritionist in his office. Nutritionist gave me a piece of paper and said eat one thing out of each category (there are 3 categories) for every meal. I said ok. She then asked me what I think might be the hardest thing for me and I said sugar. I said that I love sweets and candy. She said “well just don’t buy it.” Ok... I guess if it was that simple I wouldn’t have even been talking with her!! Then she left the room. Grrrrrrr [emoji35]

Anyone have any suggestions for dry mouth after taking in protein shakes I used to be a gum chewer before surgery and well we can no longer have gum ..any suggestions?? Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey Everyone! My insurance doesn’t cover dietitians so I’ve opt to use my PCP to complete my 6 months of medically supervised weight-loss. However, the hospital that I am having surgery at doesn’t seem to have logs or forms for my PCP to complete for the 6 months. How did you guys that used your PCP, go about having things documented? Did you fax over all your appointments?

I've told my primary doctor that I wanted to do supervised weight loss with him prior to asking my insurance. I'm concerned that if my insurance is one of the rare ones that does not care if you show evidence BEFORE surgery that you have the willpower/determination/etc. to loose weight on your own BEFORE surgery. I've heard some various input about being on a 'liver shrink diet'...some I've heard they are doing low carb. Was wondering if y'all were willing to share specifically what you were asked to do as part of a pre-op protocol. I totally realize that I may end up doing this twice if I do get approved for surgery. Hope this makes sense. I'm pretty tired…

Can we just take a moment of honor and bend a knee for the benevolent beauty and heavenly taste of Celestial Seasons' Fruit Tea Sampler--specifically the cup of hot blueberry tea I'm presently savoring? kthnx

Hello everyone my name is Dominique and I am currently having surgery on February 26 of 2018 I am looking for a surgery buddy to help keep each other accountable and also I start my two with liquid diet on February 12 so I also would need some help with that as well congratulations everyone on your new journey and I hope you all too well and I’m sending positive energy your way if you haven’t done the two week liquid diet do you have any tips? Thank you and you all have a great day

My appointment went good today I lost 3 pounds which I'm very happy about however I'm really nervous about my insurance I have qualcare and I know I have been rambling on about this insurance but I'm not sure if they will deny me or approve me for the surgery can any of you shed some like light whomever has qualcare insurance how the process was for you thank you in advance Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm on day 4 of the 10 day liquid pre op diet! I feel like I'm doing really well so far. I don't feel nearly as bad as I thought I would. But cravings are still pretty strong. I'm working on learning how to better control my cravings. My girlfriend & I had discussed & planned for the whole family to start eating healthier. Before I started the liquid diet we cleaned our house out of any junk food & I was really excited for the support! The first few days we had all of our meals together, it didnt bother me to have a protein shake instead of their home cooked meals. Day 3 of my liquid diet comes around & on our way home from running errands, she pulls into …

I'm preparing for surgery Jan 24 ,2018. Which shakes are best for protein ? Is there savory options vs sweet? Can anyone recommend a non flavored protein that can be added to foods?

My surgery (revision from sleeve to gastric bypass) is at 9:30 tomorrow. I took a few bites of food tonight [emoji30][emoji30] I don’t know what’s wrong with me. It was super soft food. Like veggies strained from my soup. Will I be ok tomorrow? I’m so afraid they will go in and see food and not do surgery. I’m sure I’m over reacting.

I'm day three of 2 weeks. I'm about to go crazy! How do you guys do it with out cheating!?!? I'm praying I can make it without doing that. [emoji24][emoji30]

So I visited the surgeon just the other day and turns out I have six months to lose 11 pounds.. doesn’t sound like much but I struggle greatly losing weight. I lose weight in two ways... phentermine and not eating at all. I’m nervous to go on an extreme diet lose the 11 pounds and lose even more during the pre op liquid diet. Any recommendations? Advice? Similar stories?

It’s a struggle but I’m making it! Everyone at work is talking about how my experience is showing them this isn’t “the easy way out”. Stay strong!

I’m scheduled for RNY Jan 22nd. Im currently on my 2 week clear liquids and protein shakes diet. I expected it to get easier by now (day 5), but I’m still super hungry. Someone please tell me it gets a tiny bit easier?? I have 9 more days. I knew it would be hard and it’s so worth it, but I thought my body might have adjusted a bit better by now.

Hi everyone, I start my pre-surgery liquid diet on Friday and being sleeved January 15. I am currently visiting my sister and have to fly across the country on the 10th to get home. Any suggestions on what I can do to make sure I get enough protein and nutrients during that day. I’m travelling 12 hours and can’t take premixed drinks and no way to blend powder with liquid. Thanks in advance for any ideas you may have.

Hello everyone. So I have started my liquid diet, which is going fine so far. I am a little hungry, but was wondering if anyone knew if we are allowed to have sparkling water like lacroix? There is no sugar or sweetener at all. I can find no research on it, and of course both the nutritionist, and doctor are not in for a few days. Fizzy water really helps my cravings, and has already helped me loose weight. I know carbonation is out after surgery, but I still have my normal tummy for now

So I started my pre-op liquids today. Please tell me what I can drink besides broth and jell-o? The broth I had today literally made me sick to my stomach and the jell-o was good but don't know how to survive in jell-o alone for 10 days. I need advice...

I am having the DS on November 6. Today marks day 6 of my 14 day, clear liquid & protein drink only, pre op diet. I'm going to give this my all, even if it's not much to begin with. No cheats, and none planned. So far so good! But my god this has been one of the hardest things I think I've ever had to do, and I know I'm just being dramatic but I really wish my close friends were more understanding. I hang out with my one friend about every other day, she's seems supportive, though she's made the typical comments about when I lose weight I'll become a completely different person, yada yada. What really gets me is she'll make comments about how she wants [insert fast f…

I’m one week into my pre op diet and doing great! I’m down a significant amount of weight already as I follow the instructions provided very carefully. I’m having 3-4 shakes per day, 2 servings of solid protein and veggies each (off the provided list) and 64 oz of water on top of that. So can someone provided any insight as to why, with all of the water and other instructions followed, that I am getting awful awful muscle cramps? My calves and hamstrings especially, but also in my abs and obliques when I bend over sometimes. I’m weathering them but they can be super disruptive at night.

Has anyone here going to have or has had surgery done at the Mountain View Wellness Center in Las Cruces NM?

I'm in the program. I've decided on which surgery. I've found a support group in town that meets once a month. And, most importantly, have the insurance ok. I've met with the internist and pulmonologist and had the psych evaluation.....I'm moving forward but I've only lost 20lbs so far and have 45lbs still to go before they'll do surgery....I'm hoping it'll be sometime in March...I think I can lose that in a few months...I'm 409lbs(approx). But getting around my 'inner excuse soap box' is HARD! I need to buckle down and start the Protein Shakes and just haven't yet....anyone have any motivational you tube videos they've watched? Or TedTalk Or even a magazine article tha…

Hi all-- I am on day 6 of my 2 week pre op liquid diet. I am a Normally stable person but the past 2 days I am an emotional mess. Crying over stupid things, etc. is this normal? Are my hormones all out of wack because of the liquid diet??

What is the best way to meal plan. I don't even know where to start Help

I have been seeing on here where many people go weeks with liquids before. My dr has not mentioned this at all to me and my date is set for the 8th of December. I'm so excited to get this done but feel like I need to be on liquids. Has anyone else not required to be on liquids until immediately before surgery. Thanks

We need 48 to 64 ounces of fluid a day. I was wondering what everyone else did besides water or how can you jazz up the water? Water is pretty boring.

So I am 8 weeks out today I started at 237 current 202. I am feeling a little defeated I feel like I haven't lost anything or I am doing something wrong. Please help!!! Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

It's almost as if we've come to accept that we're going to put on weight during the holiday season. It's commonly reported by the media that 5 pounds of body weight is gained during the holidays. In actuality, normal-weight people typically gain about one pound over the holiday season...which means (at least to me) that I will gain 10 pounds...if I don't remind myself to eat MINDFULLY! So, this is my public personal promise, that I will be mindful of what I eat and make a strong effort to stay on track. I want to encourage you to do the same. The fact that you would even make an attempt to think and choose a healthier option, puts you on the right track. What a…

Feeling food bored..My office requires every patient to under go Medical weight loss 1st. For me this eating 4x a day only allowed bars, shakes, or protien soups(1of each) no snacks, no real food nothing else. My follow up is in 6weeks!! If I lost my set amount of weight(10%of body weight) I get my surgery. Has anyone else done this? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using BariatricPal mobile app

Brief background, all my dieting failed, I loved nutrisystem, but just could stay on it past 6 months. Now, I am in a pre-op situation. I was to stop the nutrisystem, and eat regular meals. It took a while, but now I am building my own meals. Never spiced or rubbed s chicken before in my life, until now. I can pass fast food joints, even when I am hungry. Grabbing an apple is second nature, and I push for better fiber count. I actually watch cooking shows for ideas of what I could cook up. Two months, I lost 15 lbs of my starting 394. I haven't felt better. Normally, if I lost 15 lbs, I'd hit a pizza as a "celebration.". No desire for that now, just want to tic…

I have my appt on Tuesday and just nervous. What this about? What is it for? How long does it take? What can I do to prepare for it? How long till they decide on a surgery date? Nora

I am currently on Day 3 of my 10 day liquid diet and it has been very difficult but I'm feeling terrible. I mainly feel weak almost like a diabetic but have been getting in 60-75G of protein from protein shakes the past few days. I am really contemplating on trying to eat one scrambled egg or grilled chicken nuggets from Chick fil a to see if it helps. I know technically this is not allowed by what are your thoughts on it?? Just looking for some guidance as I am determined to finish and have surgery but want to feel better?

I am at the very beginning of my insurance required 6 mo medically monitored diet. It is 700-1000 calories a day. I'm so hungry, I can't imagine being able to keep it up for 6 months. I'm afraid if I really keep on track that I won't qualify for the surgery if I lose too much. Then, because this is a crash diet, I will gain it all back. Frustrated and nauseous

Today was my daughter's 6th birthday guys, and I'm Just almost a week into my pre-op diet, and with all the stress and trying to talk and please everyone and entertain... I MESSED UP.... I had a slurp of (corona) beer, a piece of chocolate sponge cake with fresh cream, wedges, and chicken with batter on it (southern style), just after I downed a whole piece of chicken and was feeling super-full my brother goes: 'Hey, are supposed to be eating ANY of this?'... and it dawned on me... hit me like a tonne of bricks... slammed me in the face... WHAT THE HELL HAVE I DONE... I didn't even think, Its like I was in fast forward speeding through all that food/carbs/su…