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Hi All! First day of my pre-op diet today and I’m really struggling! Feel so weak, tired and hungry! Does anyone have any advice on how to curb the hungry/weak feeling? Will it get better?! Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you!

Hi guys - I’m having a lapband on 24th July! My surgeon wanted me to have the bypass but I felt the same as you - really permanent!!! It scared me a little! Also I can go Home the day after the lapband! How is everyone feeling?

I know it’s crazy! I’m on day 5 now! I don’t feel weak at all but I am very hungry still. I’m managing well though. If I avoid others eating I find it’s a lot easier. I can’t be around food! My husband has been so good - eating quick microwave meals to reduce food smells and eating in his office away from me! It’s hard at work though around lunch time when people have hot lunches like pasta. I’m craving Chinese food and the craving won’t shift!! Friday has always been our takeout night where I’d gorge myself stupid on bad food so it’ll be hard tonight! We can do it though! Staying strong!!!

Magpie26 that is so amazing!!!! I’m sure I’ll have lost a lot before surgery anyway! Keep up your amazing work!! It makes me feel better to know this will be me soon! MissLinsdey that sucks! My colleagues try to support me and are so lovely but it’s hard at lunchtimes! Their food smells so good! I actually salivate! 🤣

It is like boot camp! My colleagues in the office are ordering pizza in. I don’t know how I’ll cope! It’s going to be torture!!!

Day two for the three of us then! We can do it together guys! I feel better today but I’m still hungry!! My belly hurts with hunger tonight!! Got to stay strong!

Oh no! That sucks so bad! 😢 I will struggle after surgery as I love Diet Coke and coffee!! Keep it up though, it’ll be soooo worth it! That’s what I keep telling myself!! You’ll feel better in a few days once the withdrawal is out your system 🙏

Hi guys! Day two for me today... feel a lot better! Rudedogg89 - the first day for me yesterday was awful! I feel so much better today and you will too tomorrow! Stick at it, you’re doing amazing!!! Brewer I know how you feel too! I’m having 3 slim fast shakes per day at 200 cals each... I’m still hungry today but not starving and weak like yesterday! I’m lucky as I’m having coffee - can you have anything caffeinated??

Mmmm that does sound good!! Maybe even freezing slim fast to make a milky popsicle!! Yummy!!!!

That sounds good!!! I think I will mention it to my dietician that I’m so hungry. Hopefully they will be able to make some suggestions!

That makes me feel so much better about the surgery, thank you!!

No other calories, sadly. I would be allowed to switch one shake for a healthy meal but I don’t trust myself enough to not cheat so I’m sticking with the shakes for now!

Thanks! Well done - 6 days in is wonderful! You’re doing very well! I’m sure it’ll get better with time... we can only hope! How long until your surgery? I guess it’s harder when you have free time... I need a new hobby!

Thanks so much for your reply! Currently I’m allowed 3 slim fast shakes per day (200 cals each). I have an appointment with my dietician on 24th June so that may change! Have been drinking vast amounts of water and coffee today!

Hi Coco! I’m booked in for 24th July for my lapband! Would love to chat to you and anyone else booked for July! Have you all started your pre op diets yet? I started mine today. Feeling hungry and tired. How is everyone else feeling?

Hi Mav2126 - how are you getting on? I started my pre op diet today and I’m struggling! I’m 8 hours in and hungry and weak! Does it get better?! Would love to know how yours is going!