I'm starting my Pre-Op Diet today, I'm so excited!!!

I do have a concern; I travel for work and will be traveling next week. I have one day when I will be working a 24 to 34 hour shift, doesn't happen to often. My concern is being awake for so long without food, UGH! How will I keep my energy up, any suggestions?

Patti

If you will actually be awake for more than 16 hours a day I would explain to your doctor and see if you can add an extra protein shake or what ever else you are allowed. If you are awake and moveing around you are burning more calories and your doctor should be sensative to that.

Are u just on liquid? Just take as many protein shakes as you need you should be fine. I felt SLIGHTLY weaker than normal, but overall I probably could of done more (I'm not working so I just stayed home most of the time)

Protien will help you with your energy. Also make sure you are taking your Vitamins and add a B12 to the mix. That will help as well. I used the Atkins shakes, but found the Protein powders (yuck!) would take me more hours than the Atkins. I also mixed in Carnation Instant Breakfast too, but again, Atkins was better than those, and the protein powders better than Atkins. If you need a big burst, take one of those shakes with a cottage cheese or yogurt (greek works the best as it has most protein). I did not feel really hungry on my liquid diet. Yes I wanted to chew, but hunger was not an issue. Supplement all of those with chicken broth or beef broth. Both of those have no limits (on my diet) and kept me sipping/drinking. I'd fill a thermos with hot Soup broth and just sip it like coffee throughout the day.

Good luck!

Nicole

(day 8 post op)