Pre-op Diets and Questions

I start my all liquids today. My surgery is scheduled for 10/11/17. I’m just hoping and praying I make it through this. I went for my last pre op appointment yesterday and they gave me 12 prescriptions to start before and after surgery. Also, I was told I’ll be in the hospital for one night and the next day a nurse will come to my home. My doctor is sending me home on an IV. S**t is getting real now. I’m so scared. At times I wonder if this is really my last resort at losing weight and why I have to do something so tragic. Please pray that I make it through this. [emoji51][emoji51][emoji51][emoji51][emoji28][emoji28][emoji28]

I dont know if anyone has experienced what I have been experiencing restless nights?? For the past few days since I started the liver shrinking diet, I have been having the hardest time falling asleep! My headaches are bad as well OMG! I keep reminding myself that I can do this! Surgery date: OCT. 3

So about a month and a half ago, I was given the green light for surgery provided I hit my goal weight which was around ~29lbs. I was given a 1200 cal diet to follow, super detailed and guaranteed to have me lose at least 2lbs a week which would have me hit pre-surgery goal weight in 15 weeks. I don't know if I can.... I have been having the hardest time not only getting started but staying on track. I have been having so many setbacks, so many issues with motivation and greatest of all DOUBT. In that, if I can't get on board with this simple thing will I end up having this surgery for nothing? Becoming another one of those statistics of people who gained the w…

Hi everyone. This is my first post. I started my pre op liquid only diet for the next two weeks yesterday and I am continually having thoughts of if I'm making the right decision having this surgery. I am 25 and my weight is 265. I want nothing more than to lose weight but the thought I'm second guessing myself is making me even more nervous! Any words or advice?? Thank you!!

I am scheduled to have surgery next Tuesday the 26th. I have done my labs twice my thyroid was fine now my second test it us too low. I am trying to keep my faith and not get stressed out. This has been far from easy anyone else having issues out there that can relate?[emoji24] Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

I was constantly on a diet so often times I call myself going to salad bars where you pay per pound. I like all the different selections so I always wanted a little of this and that and well, my eyes are bigger than my stomach so I always overdid it and end up paying over $10.00 for lunch. Well when I am on solid foods after surgery, I can't wait to be able to go to a salad bar and get very little and be satisfied. I always admired the people who get the small containers and have very little in them. I can't wait for that to be me. lol

So does anyone else have a doctor who doesn't require a major pre-op diet? I met with the nutritionist and her only instructions to me were to substitute a protein shake for breakfast, reduce carbohydrates to 1 serving per meal, drink 64 oz water per day and not drink when I eat. That's it. I only have a clear liquids restriction the day before surgery. My doctor is highly respected and I have utmost confidence in him, so I'm not questioning it. I am, in fact, grateful for the easier process...but I was wondering if anyone else had similar experience?

I'm pre-op and need to loose 10 pounds. My surgery should be within the next month or two and I'm freaking out they won't do the surgery. What would be the best way to loose this. I need HELP!!

I completely forget I couldn't have caffeine the day before surgery and just had a Snapple when I read the preop papers to call for surgery time I saw ??‍♀️ has anyone messed up or "cheated" do u still get the surgery done or am I effed ?

My appointment for my consultation was supposed to be in late February. Well, I got a call yesterday that they had a cancelation....now it's this coming MONDAY! I had to say YES! I am a little freaked out and feel unprepared. I plan on taking notes and what not and the questions I can think of. I would like to pick y'alls brains about what you wish you'd asked and what you DID ask. I've been to two classes so far but my mind is drawing blanks. I am super excited and super, super nervous. Any advice and tips are highly appreciated!

Hello, does anyone have information about whether Weight Watchers online qualifies as a "structured diet program"? I am just about up to 6 consecutive months. I haven't had one-on-one consult yet, just the informational webinar. Of course, I want to know right now, LOL.

I was cooking dinner for the family, and not even paying attention, I ate about 4-5 spoonfuls of food. It is such a natural habit, that I honestly didn't realize I was doing it, until it was too late. I am scheduled for surgery in 1 week from today, so I am so close to the finish line on this pre-op journey. I have been super dedicated, drinking the shakes, water and broth, but not sure how I messed up. Mentally I am devastated, but will I be ok???? No judgement please

My surgery is Tuesday 8/15 getting nervous but excited!! Struggling with getting 64 oz of water a day but doing ok with the shakes and broth. ??

My Dr doesn't require a pre-op liquid diet. I know that the purpose of the liquid diet is to shrink your liver prior to surgery to reduce complications. For this reason, I want to do a liquid diet on my own just to eliminate any extra chance of something going wrong and for that little peace of mind. What's the best way to tackle this sucker? I can't imagine it being very fun LOL Any tips or tricks to enduring the hunger would be more than appreciated. Thanks in advance! - xx

I am a month into my diet, I go back Sep 7th to get my go ahead for the surgery. I am running out of food idea's for breakfast. Any favorite breakfast or snack ideas. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm coming up on visit 4 of 6 to the nutritionist as a part of my pre-op work up for the sleeve...and I am struggling. Not sure what the mental block is but I am super struggling to stick with the my plate lifestyle. The fact that I haven't been able to successfully make the shift pre-surgery is really starting to make me nervous. Will I be able to do it after surgery? Why am I still clinging to comfort foods? I've explored the psych reasons behind it and literally can't find anything - and this is with a therapist. She says I'm "catastrophizing" life without these foods after surgery (even though I can technically have them...so let's say limited comfort foods in order t…

I don't see the surgeon for the first time until late February of 2018. I want to lose some weight before that but i'm also afraid of losing to much! I am being weighed at the classes I am attending so they know my starting weight. Right now my BMI is over 40 and I am afraid if it drops below that I won't qualify. I still plan on controlling my diet no matter what to keep my A1c good. What was y'alls experience with this? It is just something i've been worried about. Thanks!

I need help and tips on loosing weight and maintaining it off my surgery date is not scheduled however the insurance won't approve me and that's my worry. I'm craving so much and I'm out of breath a lot lately I need help something.

Looking for suggestions for the pre-op (and post-op after the 28th) liquid diet phase. What are some essential grocery store items? What's your favorite protein shake? What are some go-to recipes? I'm nervous about this part. Thanks!

Does anyone know of any pre cooked grilled chicken thats that's good? Sent from my SM-J320VPP using BariatricPal mobile app

I am on the pre-op diet of clear liquids for the next 7 days.. Sleeve surgery scheduled for July 18th...But I am having problems with my medications making me sick to my stomach because I am not eating with them.. Any suggestions?

I'm scheduled for gastric bypass August 21st, and I have to start my liquid diet July 15th to try and lose quite a bit before hand, I'm just trying to get my thoughts together as far as what shakes are best. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

Hey guys! So, I'm going to have my consultation with my surgeon in a few weeks. However from what I have been told, the health insurance is going to want me to enrole in a six-month diet. Is that a normal thing? Also, do you know if something like that is usually supervised with the nutritionist or a dietitian?

Hello, I am on day 4 of my 28 day pre op diet. I am having the sleeve on July 31. I am getting horrible heartburn and gas. Is this a normal feeling? I am super excited for the surgery. My husband had surgery week before Christmas and is down over 200 lbs since this journey began. I am looking for encouragement!  Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Anyone go through this? I'm going through my pre-op diet and since starting it, every time I wanna eat, I start hiccuping! What the?

I will be starting my 2 week pre-op diet, and I am wondering if anyone can give me product idea's that got you through it. I am just going to have a shelf to myself and probably hibernate in my room for 2 weeks out side of work. Want to reset my kitchen to make it as user friendly as possible!!!

Anyone go through this? I'm going through my pre-op diet and since starting it, every time I wanna eat, I start hiccuping! What the?

Sorry if this has already been posted somewhere. But... Will I need to buy a food scale or just measure in a measuring cup. The nutrition class said I would not be eating more than 1/2 cup at a meal.

Hello. I started the process of seeing if I'd qualify for WLS in September 2016. It has been a long process, but I completed my 6-month diet and exercise plan with my PCP plus the additional requirements in order to submit to my insurance company for approval. My insurance company approved my surgery in mid-May and I just had the labs and EGD about two weeks ago. I have an appointment with my surgeon 7/5 to go over all these results and see if we can schedule my surgery. I'm so excited to have surgery, and I've worked so hard and waited so long, but it seems the closer I get the more I keep falling back into old/bad habits. I started at 505. I got down to 471 a…

I am on day 4 of shakes and I am literally shaking, nautious clammy chills and diarrhea! I know I'm supposed to be detoxing, but is this normal?

What kind of blender are you using? My current blender is so loud, it will wake up everyone in the house when it's turned on (not to mention scared the crap out of our cats) so I'm looking for a new one. Is anyone using the Nutri Bullet and how easy is it to take those cups to work with you? In addition to drinking my protein drink at home, I also want to be able to make it and take it with me to work rather than buy the pre-mixed protein shakes.

I'm 2 days away from my Gastric Sleeve Surgery and all of a sudden I'm getting so nervous. Maybe it's because I'm so hungry and I think that's what's making me emotional. I'm down 24lbs so far on my pre op Diet. I keep telling myself nothing will ever taste as good as healthy will feel and it's totally helped me keep my willpower. I'm sure it's normal to feel overwhelmed right before surgery. After the surgery you don't feel hungry right? Maybe it's just all in my head.

I'm still a couple of months out from surgery. My surgeon required a 2 week liquid pre op diet. I just had a tooth pulled earlier this week and had to be on liquids for at least 1 day afterwards. I wear an insulin pump and am wondering how this is going to work during the 2 week liquid diet. I was only on liquids for 1 day and yesterday my sugar dropped so low it really scared me. I haven't crashed like that in a long time and don't want to be going through this everyday during preop. It kind of defeats the purpose because i always take in more carbs than i need to when this happens beause you just want it to start. Anyone go through anything like this during the a…

Hey !! I had my surgery My 19th ive lose 22 pounds. I would stay i had a good surgery no problems i was able to swallow right away. Is there any meal guidelines anyone follows I'm having a hard time on what to eat.

Hey !! I had my surgery My 19th ive lose 22 pounds. I would stay i had a good surgery no problems i was able to swallow right away. Is there any meal guidelines anyone follows I'm having a hard time on what to eat.

Hi, I'm new here. Tomorrow I start my liquid diet. I'm only allowed 2 cups veggies and must drink 7-9 high Protein ensures. I'm also allowed Clear liquids. Has anyone done this? I'm terrified. I realize I'm probably going to detox from surgery, milk, carbs etc. just looking for any strategies. I do have advice from the dietitians, but as they have never had to do this, they simply look at it from the clinical point of view.

Hey folks, So I know we can do sugar free Popsicles on the liquid diet. What's the consensus on the sugar free Fudgsicle? It has 5g net carbs (versus SF Popsicles having 4g carbs). Just curious. I did a little googling and found mixed replies.

I'm on day 4 of 5 Premier Shakes a day, low sodium broth twice a day and all the crystal light/mio/sf drinks I want. That's 800 calories a day, 25g carbs and 150 g protein. Vigorous walking. I haven't lost but 1 pound. What's am I doing wrong?

What is the typical amount of lbs I can expect to lose during my one week pre-op liquid diet?

Has anyone tried these? I love miso soup and since these are packets, they are an easy travel food.

I start my low-fat/low-calorie pre-op diet tomorrow. "Made" some popsicles this afternoon. Hope they turn out, as there are so many flavors of Vitamin Water Zero to help prevent flavor burnout. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Everyone! I'm brand new here and am yet to see my dietitian (appointment next week... yay!) I know the pre-op diet here in Australia is basically shakes and salads, and some dietitians allow small amounts of chicken and some allow eggs. I've been doing some research and it looks like in the USA the pre-op diet is similar to Atkins with a 1-2 week liquid only diet immediately before surgery day? I'm really curious to know what the different standards are around the world... Just purely out of curiousity (I will obviously follow the guidelines set for me by my dietitian and surgeon) I'm a bit of a science buff and since I started looking at getting the op (sleeve)…

I am not a fan of yogurt but my NUT say it's very important to eat for protein. I break down and buy some and use no calorie sweeter just as recommended.... Seriously wanted to vomit!! I need help with this... Any suggestions? I plan on trying a bite a day so that I can get used to it.

What are the must haves for the liquid diet? My doc doesn't require the liquid diet or a diet at all Bc I'm going to be having the mini sleeve done. But I would like to still do the liquid diet for a week at least. Thanks

I'm scheduled to have the sleeve done 4/24. The process went really quickly and I'm grateful for that, but is it strange that I wasn't required to lose any weight before surgery? I keep reading how so many people had to lose weight prior to surgery.

It's time to buy my proteins! Huzzah! This was discussed in my class, but I clearly didn't retain this information. I have two questions on the pre/post op liquid diets. As I recall, liquid was define as anything in a liquid state at room temperature. This included popsicles, broth, shakes, etc. So question one: Does yogurt count? I'm not sure how I'd define that consistency! I've found a bunch of Greek yogurt flavors (without that I enjoy and would love to put them into rotation during this time if I'm allowed. Secondly: How many of these per day am I supposed to have? Obviously there's the breakfast/lunch/dinner ones. Do I have a full shake for 2 Snacks a…

Did anyone cheat on there two week pre op diet?

I am on Day 3 of my 14 day pre op diet....i feel exhausted and have a constant headache. Could this be from too much Protein? ( my pre op consists of 2 shakes, 2 bars and 1 protein/veggie meal)

My pre-op diet starts tomorrow and was given guidelines of 2-3 Protein shakes and 1 small meal (protein+veggies) each day. I know we have no caffeine, no carbonation, etc. I plan to mostly drink decaf tea which is my normal anyway but I do like my morning coffee. If I have decaf coffee, what about sugar free creamer? I usually use Sugar free coffee mate, my first reaction is I should cut that off but I know that it may be the one thing a day I will struggle with most. I am thinking maybe pour my decaf coffee into a warmed vanilla/chocolate Protein shake? Just wondering what others have done to curb that coffee craving as I know I will have one and I want to be prepared. …

I have been tracking my intake to make sure I am getting a decent amount of protein. I have realized that even cottage cheese has carbs! So I keep going over. What should I be taking in? I've got MFP set at 500 cal, 70% protein, 20% fat, 10% carbs.