Hi all, I'm getting banded on march 13 and am getting excited. I am on day 5 of pre op diet, 3 shakes and green veg. On Friday I had an episode similar to a diabetic low... I started shaking and felt very dizzy. Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?

Have an extra shake. Or if you can eat any solids still scramble and egg white. It's ok to have an extra protein if you need it! I had to do the same thing a few days. I still did great! By day 9 I was acclimated to the diet and feeling good.

I was so incredibly hungry while on my pre op diet that one day I made an egg beater with Pam (not butter) another day I had a low fat cheese stick. I still lost my pre op weight. Not suggesting you cheat, but both snacks were low carb and low cal. Good luck!

I had the shakes yesterday at the grocery store, I went to hand throngs to the check out lady and my hand shook so much I dropped coins everywhere. I had gone too long without a shake. As soon as I had a shake at home.I was fine.

Thanks for the advice and support. It was really quite scary as I was home alone itch my baby.

i have low blood sugar and this happened to me also, and i had that happen just a bit ago....i keep reg popsicles in freezer for when i am home to help and that is what i did during my pre ops/post ops....(all liquid stage)..

My nutritionist told me i could eat pickles, celery, cucumber..once in awhile a piece of cheese if needed. As much sf jello, broth, sf Popsicle as needed. If an additional protein drink helps i would do it. My nutritionist even permitted me to eat a couple small bites of meat if needed since i am the one who prepared the meals in my house. You shouldn't feel that way though, check with ur nutritionist, let them know whats goin on. They will give u the best options.

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Hi Contessa, how was your surgery March 13th? I hope all is well.

Surgery went great, but am still very tired. Glad to have protein shakes today. My tummy likes it better than just clear fluids. No gas pain. Feeling good. Excited to see how following weeks pan out!