Just wondering how long everyone's pre-op diet was/is?

My doctor has us on a high protein, low carb diet. I don't have to drink protein shakes, just high protein foods and keeping carbs to 40 grams per day. They gave me a two week menu to follow and it's actually pretty decent and easy to follow.

Two weeks of protein shakes and liquids. 1 day of clear liquids, nothing after midnight day of surgery. Sugar free jello and popsicles are OK for the two week period. I plan on blending my protein shakes with ice to eat with a spoon instead of drinking them for the times I feel I need to eat something.

I am on the 2nd week of my diet and it is kicking my butt. Sometimes I just want to quit, but I have a good support system so that is good.

2 weeks of healthy food (low fat, small portions, cut out sugar, low sodium etc)

3 days before liquid only diet.

Nothing after midnight the night before surgery.

Ok started my 1st day of my 2 week of liquids and I was not prepared. Went to the store and have everything now and will get started tomorrow. Gosh I could do a low carb for 2 weeks, but this is going to be a huge struggle for me. Need prayer please, thanks everyone!

Hi Kelli - I'm on my 5th day. I agonized over it for a month before it was here. I'm not gonna lie, it's very hard, but I really thought it was going to be a whole lot worse than it actually is. I'm not hungry. and I thank God for that. I'll say a prayer for you. You can do this!

2 weeks. im on day 11 and its not that bad anymore. more mental than physical..

One week

10 days on a liquid diet...

I have a higher BMI.. I am instructed to go on it starting tomorrow, 4 Weeks.. and doc wants me to lose 40lbs in that time frame

Hi Kelli - I'm on my 5th day. I agonized over it for a month before it was here. I'm not gonna lie' date=' it's very hard, but I really thought it was going to be a whole lot worse than it actually is. I'm not hungry. and I thank God for that. I'll say a prayer for you. You can do this![/quote']

Thanks Joni, end of day 2 and I can't believe I haven't chewed food. Down 9 pounds, dang I must be full of Water...lol. But it's getting better. My deal is I trade vices. When I diet I smoke, I am not a smoker, but I have smoked the last 2 days. Ugh, my surgery can't come soon enough. I'm glad to have a place to vent with no judgement and understanding. Thanks!

Thanks Joni' date=' end of day 2 and I can't believe I haven't chewed food. Down 9 pounds, dang I must be full of Water...lol. But it's getting better. My deal is I trade vices. When I diet I smoke, I am not a smoker, but I have smoked the last 2 days. Ugh, my surgery can't come soon enough. I'm glad to have a place to vent with no judgement and understanding. Thanks![/quote']

You can smoke that close to getting the sleeve?

Im an ex smoker(smoked for 5 years quit 2 years ago) and I was told if I smoked I can't get the surgery..I wont lie I also use to smoke while dieting and this pre op diet is killing me

You can smoke that close to getting the sleeve?

Im an ex smoker(smoked for 5 years quit 2 years ago) and I was told if I smoked I can't get the surgery..I wont lie I also use to smoke while dieting and this pre op diet is killing me

My papers say nothing about not smoking, but I will reread to double check. To be realistic I really doubt all sleevers are non smokers or could quit smoking and start liquid pre-op diet at the same time. Many of smokers have surgery every day. I am not worried about 3 cigs to get me threw.

My papers say nothing about not smoking' date=' but I will reread to double check. To be realistic I really doubt all sleevers are non smokers or could quit smoking and start liquid pre-op diet at the same time. Many of smokers have surgery every day. I am not worried about 3 cigs to get me threw.[/quote']

Ugh, you are right no smoking. I am having issues. Need more prayers. I can do this.

Ugh' date=' you are right no smoking. I am having issues. Need more prayers. I can do this.[/quote']

You can do this!..I started my pre op yesterday and by last night I was freaking out...its good to know im not alone though and there's alot of support here..good luck!