Pre-Op Diet

[Pollyanna12 74]

I will get the details of my liquid diet Friday. I have been on two Protein Shakes and a sensible dinner for three weeks as prep (I chose to get ready like this). I am sure I will survive the two weeks pre-surgery, but cannot image going from all regular food to liquids overnight.

Good luck everyone, I am sure we can do this. And staying in touch will help!!

[Mrs. 2012 Banded 2]

I am starting on day 6 of my pre-op diet. I am allowed 5 Protein Shakes and have lost 12 pounds in 5 days. But all I'm allowed to have is the Protein shake.....THAT'S IT! I broke last night and had a salad and a piece of turkey bacon, and I'm feeling so guilty. I've done so well with not eating anything at all for 4 straight days. My surgery is on the 12th and I'm scared that the salad will prevent me from having surgery. I don't really think it will, but the guilt is making me paranoid. HELP!

[smmrsue 56]

Just think that all of the calories you have burned worrying over the salad made up for any calories consumed. Just kidding. Don't worry about it overmuch and get back on track. I only hope when I start my pre-op diet I can make it 4 days without cheating. Good luck to you!

[BandedStacy 13]

I am starting on day 6 of my pre-op diet. I am allowed 5 Protein Shakes and have lost 12 pounds in 5 days. But all I'm allowed to have is the Protein shake.....THAT'S IT! I broke last night and had a salad and a piece of turkey bacon, and I'm feeling so guilty. I've done so well with not eating anything at all for 4 straight days. My surgery is on the 12th and I'm scared that the salad will prevent me from having surgery. I don't really think it will, but the guilt is making me paranoid. HELP!

I also have done so well the past 4 days sticking to the diet. My diet at least I get to have a sensible dinner. But today I had an oops. I ate a piece of corn bread. May sound pretty small but still I wasn't suppose to eat it. I am also having the guilts from doing this. All I can say is we just have to move on and be better from now on. Good luck to you.

[yvonne74 73]

A full Protein Shake diet sucks! I'm on it too and I am starving. I can't handle it come evening when I am at home.

[ucdog94 0]

Day three of pre op I hate this. I broke down and cried this morning after I yelled at everyone in the house over nothing. I am so hungry and I have a headache and bad taste I can't get rid of. But I have lost 8 pounds. I keep telling myself if i gotta do this. I 'd kill a piece of food of anykind even a veggie.

[yvonne74 73]

Day three of pre op I hate this. I broke down and cried this morning after I yelled at everyone in the house over nothing. I am so hungry and I have a headache and bad taste I can't get rid of. But I have lost 8 pounds. I keep telling myself if i gotta do this. I 'd kill a piece of food of anykind even a veggie.

I agree! I Today is Day 10 and I haven't been so good about a full shake diet I know bad of me. A couple nights, I would eat a small grilled chicken or small salad. I was trying to pass the time yesterday by reading my book my Dr gave me. I found that I am suppose to put TWO scoops of mix in and I have only been doing 1 scoop in my Water. Oops, maybe thats why I have been starved (nonstop stomach growling, feeling crappy? I am diabetic too)..

So today, I have used two scoops in my Water, its last a little longer but haven't let myself get too far hungry before I grab another Protein shake. I can have 3-5 shakes a day.

[otters38 31]

I truly think these two weeks prior to surgery are the most difficult. I start my all clear liquid diet tomorrow as my surgery is on Tuesday and I am beyond ready. I am done being crabby, lethargic, etc. It does take its toll on you. Is it worth it, YES!! I am down 16 pounds so I am super excited about that, but I am just so hungry!! It has been a long two weeks to say the least. Hang in there everyone! It will all be worth it in the end!!

[Ladybug28 73]

Otters38 your surgery is really close right? Sounds like you've done well for the pre-op and great that you've lost 16 lbs! Good for you! I started the liquids early since the insurance said I have to do a finaly weigh in and can't have a gain showing. I did lose 2 lbs since I started yesterday morning, hope to do more since I have to weigh at the end of the day...ugh!! Good luck to all of you, hang in there! Deb

[ucdog94 0]

yvonne74 thanks I'm glad i'm not the only one who is feeling this way, and at first my husband was really supportive but now he is saying just eat,and stuff like that and i keep telling him that i need him to support me not feed me. Just gotta make it to next week. I've not cheated yet, hope i can stay strong! good luck to us all!

[ucdog94 0]

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[waitingpatiently 250]

I started my pre-op officially this morning. Yesterday I got a head start so I could make sure I would like the Protein shakes and stuff. I thought the ones yesterday were good enough. so I wasn't too worried about having something to drink. But this morning I tried two other recipes and thought they were awfull and had to pour them out. I went back to the one I made yesday.

I fing it odd how different everyones diet is. Some hardly have anything to do excapt a liquid diet the night before where othere seem to be on a very strict shakes only diet. I would be curious to know how much difference it makes.

[Mrs. 2012 Banded 2]

I also have done so well the past 4 days sticking to the diet. My diet at least I get to have a sensible dinner. But today I had an oops. I ate a piece of corn bread. May sound pretty small but still I wasn't suppose to eat it. I am also having the guilts from doing this. All I can say is we just have to move on and be better from now on. Good luck to you.

I get to have a small meal now as well, I'm so thrilled!

[judych 225]

I am starting on day 6 of my pre-op diet. I am allowed 5 Protein Shakes and have lost 12 pounds in 5 days. But all I'm allowed to have is the Protein shake.....THAT'S IT! I broke last night and had a salad and a piece of turkey bacon, and I'm feeling so guilty. I've done so well with not eating anything at all for 4 straight days. My surgery is on the 12th and I'm scared that the salad will prevent me from having surgery. I don't really think it will, but the guilt is making me paranoid. HELP!

dont beat yourself up over it. im sure one time wont make the difference between you having surgery and not having it.

[judych 225]

I started my pre-op officially this morning. Yesterday I got a head start so I could make sure I would like the Protein shakes and stuff. I thought the ones yesterday were good enough. so I wasn't too worried about having something to drink. But this morning I tried two other recipes and thought they were awfull and had to pour them out. I went back to the one I made yesday.

I fing it odd how different everyones diet is. Some hardly have anything to do excapt a liquid diet the night before where othere seem to be on a very strict shakes only diet. I would be curious to know how much difference it makes.

to be honest i am curious to know that as well. good point.