My surgery is set for December 21st.... Anyone else out there on the same day? Maybe we could check in and do this together?

I have not had any hunger problems or headaches. In fact, I have found it a little difficult to drink and eat all the calorie, protein, and water they want me to have each day.

JUST HAD SERG ON DEC 4 MAKE SURE TO STICK TO YOUR DIET AFTER THE SERGERY VERY IMPORTANT

My surgery is Tuesday Dec. 11th and I'm on day 13 of a high Protein low carb diet, it's been rough but worth it. I've been hungry the whole time but try to keep occupied with other things so I don't think about being hungry. Drink lots of Water that seems to help with the hunger.

I'm a little nervous about the surgery but can't wait to start a new way of living.

Good luck with your surgery!

I just started my pre-op diet and I see the surgeon tomorrow. My surgery is scheduled for Dec 17. This is going to be tough, but I'm trying to stay focused.

I am on a high protine preop diet that is intended to help deplete the liver of its glycogen stores prior to the operation to help shrink the liver. It consist of 1000 calories a day, 100 grams of Protein a day, and 2 quarts of Water. They have me drinking five 8oz bottles of Slimfast high Protein drinks and a combination of hardboiled eggs, yogurt, and cottage cheese to equal 100 grams of protein. That is the diet they have me on right up to my surgery. Is anyone else on that type of prep diet? It doesent sound like it and I havent had any of the symptoms people have described in here during thier preop prep.

Dee, I have not heard of that diet but I am sure your Dr. knows what they are doing. When is you surgery scheduled for?

I am on a high protine preop diet that is intended to help deplete the liver of its glycogen stores prior to the operation to help shrink the liver. It consist of 1000 calories a day' date=' 100 grams of Protein a day, and 2 quarts of Water. They have me drinking five 8oz bottles of Slimfast high protein drinks and a combination of hardboiled eggs, yogurt, and cottage cheese to equal 100 grams of protein. That is the diet they have me on right up to my surgery. Is anyone else on that type of prep diet? It doesent sound like it and I havent had any of the symptoms people have described in here during thier preop prep.[/quote']

Mine is a combination of 2 of any of the fooling for meal 1: yogurt, egg, toast, fruit, bagel, or muffin; meal 2 Protein shake, meal 3 is 4-6 oz meat or fish, green veggies; meal 4 another protein shake. I can have sugar free pop I les & Jello. Oh, and carrots to munch on

A lot of times you get headache due to detox. Please make sure to drink lots of water to help you cleanse.

I am scheduled for December 21st as well.

I was originally scheduled earlier but it got pushed out. So I have almost a wee on the pre op diet already. I had horrible headaches he first two days. I know mine were not caffeine withdrawal. I have been caffeine free for two months.

I am on day 3 and the headaches are gone today. I am still hungry but not as bad as yesterday. It really helps to check in with all of you to see how it is going.

Thanks for all of your notes!

I just got the call that my insurance is approved and I am locked in for December 21st. I am so excited. I have my pre-op appointment the 12th.

I just got the call that my insurance is approved and I am locked in for December 21st. I am so excited. I have my pre-op appointment the 12th.

That is awesome Terri! I am on the 21st too! Congratulations!

Guys, I don't know if I can do this pre-op diet for another 10 days. I'm hungry.................................

I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and my surgery date was changed to 12/31. I told the doctor that my preop and surgery date was given to me only late last week, so I was unable to start the diet 14 days prior to surgery so he changed the date. The good thing though is that after my appointment I think I'm starting to get my motivation back to go forward with the surgery and all that goes with it.

-jrodriguez68: don't give up! I'm on day 7, and yes, i'm still hungry, but I weigh myself each morning and can see that it's worth it.