Pre- Pre Op Diet

[raven8888 86]

My surgery is scheduled May 14th and I start the pre- op liquid diet on the 7th. In an attempt to prepare so my system doesn't go into complete shock, I have started on my own Medifast diet plan ( I have about a year supply left over still) it's a lot of shakes and small, low calorie meals. It averages about 800 - 1000 calories a day. I'm really struggling. I did ok for the first half of day, but dragging so much this afternoon. I'm cranky, just snapped at my son. Cried when my husband got home because I'm so hungry and scared if i really have the strength to do this. I know deep down I do, but I'm having a hard time in those moments remembering it. I know I have another week before I HAVE to start, but I don't want to fail. I feel like trying to have my own self dicipline this week will allow me to sail through next week. Am I crazy? Well I am a little crazy in a good way I think. Lol! Anyway, just wanted to vent a little and whine about it. Thanks.

[piercedphoenix 8]

You can do this! I have been on the pre op diet 9 days now. It is hard. I am cranky, I have been a little snappy, but, I have noticed with all the Protein Shakes, I'm not really hungry and I have issues getting in all the shakes because of it. My surgery is May 7th. You can do this!!!! Good luck with everything! Join My Fitness Pal...great way to track progress.

[Webchickadee 716]

I'm on Day 2 of my pre-op diet. My surgery date is also May 14 (hello Sleeve Sister!).

I'm finding I'm quite hungry, but it gets better if I drink a glass of Water. I found some Mio water flavour enhancers at the grocery store yesterday (had read about them on this forum, but I was doubtful I would find them here in Canada....and I was VERY happy when I saw them in-store!).

I just keep thinking.....only 13 days until surgery. I can do ANYTHING for 13 days. Seems to be working so far. Plus seeing some weight drop off is helping too! I lost 3 pounds this weekend (2 days of smaller portions, sensible eating, and 1 day of liquid diet). It's not much, but it sure helps to see the scale going in the right direction!

Hang in there. With only 7 days to do the pre-op diet, you'll be fine. Focus on how great it will be to finally permanently lose the weight! In the end you won't even remember those 7 pre-op days.

[raven8888 86]

Thanks. I appreciate the encouragement. I always have trouble with the first few days. The idea that it is only two weeks away is helping me stay motivated. I am so excited! Little scared! It's all happening so fast, still kind of unreal.

[gr8fun 9]

I started the Liquid Protein diet today. The morning and afternoon were okay but tonight was hard! I was tired, fussy, not hungry but wanting to chew on something. I made it through but this sure is going to be a mental battle, and a tough one at that.