So today is day 5 on my Pre-Op liquid diet. The first 4 days flew by and I was on cloud nine, I have not cheated or anything. I've been keeping a pretty busy schedule and tracking what I eat etc. This afternoon it all hit me, I started having pains in my stomach and honestly just feeling like I could just fall onto my bed and pass out. I've been drinking lots of water and sticking to my diet %100. So really just seeking some advice, what did you all do when you hit a point during the Pre-Op diet that you felt stuck? I know it's called HELL for a reason but I just want to know if the pains and feeling faint are normal? I hope this passes and I start to feel like I did the first 4 days! 10 more days till surgery! I'm not willing to give in, that's not the problem, I will not cheat... but man oh man... The dizziness is intense. Thanks for any and all the advice.

When that happens to me, it's usually blood sugar and or protein. May want to check with your doc just in case, but when I get like that, I really need some sugar and protein. It's been a long time since I was on the liquid diet phase, but I remember a protein shake with real fruit blended in (especially a banana for the potassium) really helped.

Shelly

I made some tuna salad with albacore tuna, light Mao and dill pickle relish. I kept it in the fridge the whole time I was In my pre op diet. Whenever I would have those overwhelming feelings I would have 1 or 2 forks full. I kept pretty strict to the pre op diet other than the tuna and still managed to loose 14 lbs in 12 days.

When that happens to me, it's usually blood sugar and or protein. May want to check with your doc just in case, but when I get like that, I really need some sugar and protein. It's been a long time since I was on the liquid diet phase, but I remember a protein shake with real fruit blended in (especially a banana for the potassium) really helped.

Shelly

I was thinking it may had been the blood sugar, but I was crossing my fingers that is wasn't. I will call my doc tomorrow to see if I can ad fruit to my 2 daily protein shakes! Thanks so much for the advice!

I made some tuna salad with albacore tuna, light Mao and dill pickle relish. I kept it in the fridge the whole time I was In my pre op diet. Whenever I would have those overwhelming feelings I would have 1 or 2 forks full. I kept pretty strict to the pre op diet other than the tuna and still managed to loose 14 lbs in 12 days.

Awesome! Thanks so much for the helpful hints!

toward the end of week one post-opt I started feeling hungry so I started doubling up on the jello, Popsicles and I had some frozen vanilla yogurt. it really did help me.

toward the end of week one post-opt I started feeling hungry so I started doubling up on the jello, Popsicles and I had some frozen vanilla yogurt. it really did help me.

Yeah, the last 4 days I've only been having 1 snack a day but I think I need to have another inbetween meals, I'm hoping it'll help with the dizziness! Thanks!

Also ask if you can have broth. You may need some sodium.

oops, I totally saw that wrong. for the pre-opt diet is changed from the regular swansons chicken broth to cambells. I drained it and dranked the juice from that. I also got different shakes. a variety helps. if you need to add another shake. you could also phone your doctor to see what they suggest