Hello everyone, I started my pre-op diet on Wed the 27th my surgery date is scheduled for the 10th of Feb. They instructed me to keep it low carb and low sugar and to drink a protein shake for breakfast and lunch, I chose atkins advantage they are bearable. Then I can have a lean protein for dinner with a low carb veggie. I have had cilantro and lime chicken, baked chicken, I bought some fish and some tenderloin, this was all listed on my paper as lean meats, and then some. Only now Im seriously dreaming of carbs. I swear I only want carbs so bad because I know I cant have them. :biggrin: Last night I had a dream that I was on a cruise and I was eating ever carb in sight at the buffet lol I mean come on is this normal!?! I was telling my friend its like I went cold turkey on crack or something (just say no to drugs!) I know this is the pre-op diet but even after the band you have to be cautious of starchy carb filled foods. Its a life style change I know this but I didn't think it make me have withdraws :glare: Anyone else feeling the same way about carbs or any other food you cant have?

You are normal. And I think I have had that same cruise dream in the past. Slim Fast makes a low carb shake that I like better than Atkins. I can't have either one. My pre-op requires whey protein drinks (not horrible but would prefer slim fast). I have noticed in the past on low-carb diets that after about the first week the cravings for carbs ease up. Until then, I am cranky - get headaches and am tired. Best of luck.

Edited January 30, 201016 yr by outside*looking*in

i dont know if it relates but i have cut out the chocolate and diet pepsi from my diet and i am having withdrawls from that...i have the shakes and headaches and being a really bad migraine sufferer this is doing me in. i am 5 days no choco and this is day 3 with zero pepsi. if i need a carbonated beverage i am now opting for sprite zero but trying to keep that to a minimum as well. i really do not eat alot of breads and stuff now so i think i will be ok with that. i dont know what i am doing really. just trying to get through the day. i have had that same cruise ship dream only i was at the desert bar eating all the chocolate in sight....yikes!

i tried some grilled boneless and skinless chicken breasts on the george foreman, marinated in tuscan italian dressing a few days ago and it was amazing. put that on a bed of greens with some shredded cheese and cucumbers and a low fat ranch dressing! even the kids enjoyed it!

I am on 6 optifast shakes a day two week preop diet. No food. I have been eating sugar free jello once a day though.

I am totally craving carbs!!!!

That bad thing?? I have been watching the food channel!!!

And have you noticed, every commercial is for food!!!

The cravings do lighten up if you can stick it out. My Doc required low carb preop and post op. I don't think they ever fully go away. If I have a carb now it starts the cravings all over again.