It's day 2 of this pre op diet and I'm ready to slit my wrist. I semi cheated yesterday just from the sheer pain of hunger. I'm allowed 3 oz of meat but as I was putting up the food I cooked I took a big bite of my baked chicken. I'm allowed a half cup of veggies....I ate a cup. I don't know if its just in my head or not but I'm feeling light headed. June 25th can't come soon enough.

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Are you on Protein shakes? Getting in my 80 grams of protein a day really helped me with feeling hungry or light headed. I don't know what your Dr's. recommendation are but if you can get in 60 to 80 grams of protein it should help. It's what got me through although I still had to deal with cravings for thing, and the urge to cheat Good luck

~~~Stephanie

do the best you can on the pre and post op diet as you deserve it....please just do what the dr advises as its in place for a reason.....it gonna get harder before it gets easier and you will need to have a strong mental attitude to get through it. hang in there.

Yes I'm doing 3 shakes a day.

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The protein shakes help a lot. Once you get past day 3 it gets easier. It is also a mind thing. You have to have the right mind set. What helped me a lot was the sugar free jello, the low sodium chicken broth and the shakes. Trust me they help.

Day 2 was the hardest for me. Didn't help going to a baseball game where I was surrounded by food. Now on day 6 it is much easier and more like a game to keep going. I'm only on two shakes plus the meal. But I agree the sugar free Jello helps.

I started my diet today as well so far I'm doing ok but the protein shakes do help alot

It's day 2 of this pre op diet and I'm ready to slit my wrist. I semi cheated yesterday just from the sheer pain of hunger. I'm allowed 3 oz of meat but as I was putting up the food I cooked I took a big bite of my baked chicken. I'm allowed a half cup of veggies....I ate a cup. I don't know if its just in my head or not but I'm feeling light headed. June 25th can't come soon enough.

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We can be buddies. I'm June 26. Right now I'm doing ok. I can't have any food. Water and Protein drinks. Protein Drinks keep me full. I'm not hungry but every one else eating is VERY HARD! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

I really wish I could eat FOOD! Having a very hard time tonight.

Idk what I would do if I couldn't eat food. More power to you. I can have 2 small meals and 3 shakes a day. I can even have as many cucumbers and mushrooms as I want. No more complaining for me...lol Today is day 3 and I'm feeling 10 times better this morning...I think my mind is in a better place. Everybody's words have really helped me out letting me know I can do this.....and what do u know...I'm doing it. We got this!!!!!

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YES! We can do this! Stepped on the scale this morning. Down 3 pounds. WOW! That helped me put things in perspective! 12 more days! I have an appointment with my surgeon today!

11 for me and I meet with mine tomorrow. Do u know what happens in this appointment?

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It's day 2 of this pre op diet and I'm ready to slit my wrist. I semi cheated yesterday just from the sheer pain of hunger. I'm allowed 3 oz of meat but as I was putting up the food I cooked I took a big bite of my baked chicken. I'm allowed a half cup of veggies....I ate a cup. I don't know if its just in my head or not but I'm feeling light headed. June 25th can't come soon enough.

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SF Jello is my life saver! Love the stuff, it satisfies my late night snacking habit and it's filling.

11 for me and I meet with mine tomorrow. Do u know what happens in this appointment?

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You will meet your surgeon and he will explain how the band works (we all know that by now) and things to do and things you should avoid. It's basically a meet and greet so you will be familiar with him or her and their staff. Blood work is drawn and you will probably meet with a counselor. The total time spent on my preop meeting was about 1.5 hours.

Hi, just found this app..... Wish I knew about it earlier.

Ok, I'm on day 10 of Pre opp diet.

My surgeon only allows for 3 shakes, 1 fruit and 1 cup green veggies.

This is to reduce the size of the liver to ensure that he can do key hole surgery rather than opening me up.

As I stuffed myself stupid, as this was going to b the last time on my life to eat rubbish, was very concerned with how I would go on such a restrictive diet.

Solution: hypnosis! It's been 10 days, and I've had no issues what so ever.

I highly recommend it, and hoping it will also make the new transition of small amounts of food long term, easier!

Following the pre-op diet is important to shrink your liver to make it easier for your surgeon to place the band. Some will refuse to operate if you have not done a good job following the diet. It is just the beginning, and it may get worse before it gets better until you get back to solid foods. Make sure you are committed to see it through. Failure should not be an option!