I'm on day 3 of pre op Protein shakes I'm just getting over a cold and I'm so tired. I have had a headache for 2 1/2 days I'm feeling low and tired and I can't help but think I hope it's better after surgery. If its not I can't live this way. I can't stand the constant headache. Am I the only one that has a constant headache does it go away?????

My doc says I don't have to do a pre-op diet. But I am a total sugar junkie and want off the stuff. Do y'all recommend just going cold turkey and getting off it? Or does anyone recommend a more gradual approach? Any thoughts or advice are welcome.

I don't know if it would be possible for ME to gradually get off sugar. Manufactureres put sugar in everything. I went cold turkey and it took right around four days, then it was behind me. You will know your body better than anyone else.

I completely understand how you feel! I am drinking all my shakes and really want to comply! I But I think my body is adjusting because I feel a little light headed. I am not "hungry", but I can tell my body is not use to this. I feel like I "NEED" to eat some food! However, I am just going to tough it out. Know that if thousands of others went through this and were successful, you can do it too!

Angelizz10 I have never heard of anyones Dr saying they do not need a pre op diet. I am not doubting you just surprised . I worry about fat in your liver . And while folks going through the pre diet might think you are lucky. I am not so sure.

I know all Drs are different . My personal opinion is the pre op prepares you physically and mentally for the surgery and gives you a taste of things to come

For me the resolve to tough it out started at the pre.... I have read many post here where people in the pre diet are re-thinking the process . For me is was the first realization of my love affair with food and how I used it.

I didn't have liquid prep but I had lost 50 pounds.

Angelizz10 I have never heard of anyones Dr saying they do not need a pre op diet. I am not doubting you just surprised . I worry about fat in your liver . And while folks going through the pre diet might think you are lucky. I am not so sure.

I know all Drs are different . My personal opinion is the pre op prepares you physically and mentally for the surgery and gives you a taste of things to come

For me the resolve to tough it out started at the pre.... I have read many post here where people in the pre diet are re-thinking the process . For me is was the first realization of my love affair with food and how I used it.

I think you have me confused with another banister, that perhaps I "quoted."??? I was put on Atkins for three weeks before surgery AND had monthly weigh ins for 8 months prior to that. I can't imagine having this surgery either without getting rid of as much liver fat as you can.

Angelizz10 I have never heard of anyones Dr saying they do not need a pre op diet. I am not doubting you just surprised . I worry about fat in your liver . And while folks going through the pre diet might think you are lucky. I am not so sure.

I know all Drs are different . My personal opinion is the pre op prepares you physically and mentally for the surgery and gives you a taste of things to come

For me the resolve to tough it out started at the pre.... I have read many post here where people in the pre diet are re-thinking the process . For me is was the first realization of my love affair with food and how I used it.

It's Peeba Girl you confused me, "Angelizz10", with. She was advised she didn't need any preop program to follow.

Hi im on day five of pre op milk diet and feel so tired hungry and now beside myself with worry as i did the unthinkable and ate a slither of chicken!!!!!! Feel such a failure:( by the way im deana from selsey england being banded on 5th

What the heck is a slither of chicken? Hey, it's Protein in some form if its chicken, right, so quit beating yourself up about it and get on with it tomorrow, it's a losing proposition to obsess about slips and small daily mistakes SO... live and learn. A LONG life is ahead the faster we learn the Individual ins-and-outs of the process. YOUR NOT A FAILURE. QUIT SAYING IT OR YOU WILL BELIEVE IT. WE are all here to help you get where you want to be and no question to far Out or what you might imagine to be stood, it's NOt.

Welcome Kathy from Canada!

I did not have a liquid preop, just a hi Protein and veggie diet. The doctors do have diff preop diets, but I too can't imagine NO preop diet of some sort to shrink the liver.

I am lactose intolerant which is why I can't tolerate the protein shakes anymore. My doctor Has now put me on a diet of 2 ounces of lean protein four times a day and vegetables and lots of fluids. I must submit that I'm feeling much better now I think most of my problems were with the lactose in the protein shakes.