Hello everyone,

I'm starting my pre-op diet tomorrow and I am dreading it to say the least . I feel like I breaking up with a boyfriend. I've had a food "bucket list" and even though I have had pretty much all of my favorites it still seems weird.

How does everyone else feel who is about to or has started their pre-op diet, it makes it easier to think that I am doing this for surgery and THAT much closer to making it to the loser's bench!

Anywho, I wanted to share an app (android) I came across that I LOVE, it counts down the days, it's called Days Left. I've attached a screen shot of my homescreen below, I set up one for my liquid diet and another for surgery.

I started weaning off the "bad" stuff the last week of June, so starting liquids yesterday has been ok. I wasn't required to start until the 23rd, but I'm all about starting diets on Monday, I started 2 days early. I have surgery on August 1, so only 7 more days to go.

I had a headache and was a bit grouchy yesterday. :/ Today was much better but I've been a little more hungry. You ladies that are doing this for 2+ weeks are my heros!!! Keep up the good work and remember, this is only temporary.

2 Corinthians 12:9

"My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

Hello everyone I don't have my date yet...I will find out on the second and I can't wait. I just want to get the ball rolling.I and 280 and miserable. I was a small girl for the most of my life but I got pcos and gain some pounds and then I gay thyroid cancer and they removed my thyroids and I gain even more weight. I hate being fat

My surgery date is 8/23, my coordinator who I also work with says I need to lose 20 lbs. How they hell is this possible.

I had surgery 6/29 and I did the Atkins diet for 2 weeks for my pre op diet (liver shrinking diet). I lost 19 lbs in that short amount of time! I couldn't believe it! You got this girl!

So today was day 1 of my pre op diet...and the night isn't over yet. I've managed to stay on track, but this is the hardest part of the day/night for me. Home, sitting in front of the TV relaxing. I want something salty and crunchy. I got my activity in already, so I'm ready to chill. Drinking my "dinner" and wondering how the heck I am going to get through the next 12 days. I know I will, but right now it feels like time is ticking by super slow.

I am not thrilled with the Protein powder shakes, but overall, they are not the worst things I've ever tasted. The program I am on requires me to buy all their products - but the upside is that it will be enough Protein Shakes and bars to last for the 2 week pre op and then an additional 4+ weeks after surgery. Plus all my chewable Vitamins and supplements

On to day #2 tomorrow!!

My surgery date is 8/23' date=' my coordinator who I also work with says I need to lose 20 lbs. How they hell is this possible. I was thinking about starting my pre surgery liquid diet on 8/1 to give myself time to get use to just liquid. Does anybody else have to lose weight, if so, are you exercising? Did anyone get the surgery without pre op weight loss. Im just scared that I won't lose the weight and this would be all done in vein. Exactly what is everyone drinking since she just gave me a few options verbally. broth, SF Jello, Water, like a fool I got a pen and paper thinking she was going to give me a list. YEAH NO!!! I just feel lost anyone have any suggestions.[/quote']

Hey skboone1. My dietician said that I should strive for 80-100 grams of Protein and 600-800 calories per day during my 2 week pre-op diet. So, I'm drinking a lot of Protein shakes. I like the smoothie king gladiator with no fruit.

Thanks for this, as I have the same concern. Also thanks for the APP.

I started weaning off the "bad" stuff the last week of June, so starting liquids yesterday has been ok. I wasn't required to start until the 23rd, but I'm all about starting diets on Monday, I started 2 days early. I have surgery on August 1, so only 7 more days to go.

I had a headache and was a bit grouchy yesterday. :/ Today was much better but I've been a little more hungry. You ladies that are doing this for 2+ weeks are my heros!!! Keep up the good work and remember, this is only temporary.

2 Corinthians 12:9

"My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

We have the same date! 7 days and couting, I can't wait!!!!

Surgery 8/1 with Dr. Ortiz. I bought myoplex shakes. Deee-lish! Im starting them today. My stomach hurts soooo bad right now because i havent eaten since yesterday evening. I work graveyard shift.

I feel for you @nalasmom!! Graveyard shift sounds horrendous. I am on day #2 w/ my shakes. I'm allowed some veggies, so I have been crunching on a LOT of carrots. Maybe this pre oop diet will help w/ my eyesight.

I hate wishing time away, but I'm SO ready for it to be August already!!

Thanks for the suggestions! I started off motivated this morning but the cravings are beginning to kick in!

I have to keep reminding myself my reasons for doing this and that time is going to go by fast. Whew, is it 8/1 yet?

Hi, everyone.

I thought that I am the only one who decided to try pre op diet before it really needed. but I was wrong

I spin the wheel yesterday. I went to the doctor and now I feel stupid because I don't know a lot of thing.

WHY we need to make liver smaller in size. I mean what is the reason for pre op diet.

Hi Scorpion,

I am a big "why person" as well. I knew I had to figure out the reason for the pre-op diet in order to be able to sucessfully stick to it. Here is you answer and some addtl info provided by my Dr's office:

Because the liver lies over the area of the stomach where we are doing most of your surgery, you may be asked to lose some weight before your surgery. The weight loss will help shrink the liver and make the surgery easier, faster, and safer for you and the surgeon.

Pre-Surgery Diet:

1. Begin a liquid diet one week prior to surgery. You may consume any liquids

that are not high in calories (NO MILKSHAKES).

2. Begin Protein and Vitamin supplements at least one week prior to surgery.

You can find these by going to our website and ordering.

www.drwbarker.com

3. Drink a minimum of 64 oz of fluids per day.

4. Stop Plavix, Asprin, and anti-inflammatory medications (i.e. anything

containing Salicylic Acid, Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn,

Celebrex, Vioxx, Bextra, etc.) – 10 days prior to surgery. Tylenol products

are acceptable

The more informed you are the more comfortable you will be with your decision. Good luck!

Whew, I'm glad today is almost over, I've been starving all day. I know day 3 would be bad from doing the HCG diet, but my tummy has been growling like crazy! Only 6 more days to go. 0_o

Whew, I'm glad today is almost over, I've been starving all day. I know day 3 would be bad from doing the HCG diet, but my tummy has been growling like crazy! Only 6 more days to go. 0_o

Oh boy, tomorrow is day 3 for me. So much to look forward to - not! I think it must be in my head, but I am super tired. I can't imagine that after only 2 days of doing this diet that it would effect me so quickly. But maybe that is the case. I so want to eat something crunchy and salty. Probably easier to just go to bed and forget about it. For me, only 11 more days to go. Whoo hooo!!!

I have not fome bad with food today or been overly hungry BUT every little thing has made me grouchy! Goodness. I am having a cup of warm chicken broth and going to bed. Hopefully tomorrow will be much better! One week from tomorrow is surgery day!