My doctor's office is requiring that I only eat high-Protein Meal Replacement shakes. I am allowed to mix in fruit, oatmeal, skim milk, and yogurt but I am not allowed to eat those foods alone. I'm having a hard time drinking these shakes because the taste is so bad so I'm literally starving everyday until my surgery.

I'm afraid that I'm going to pass out eventually and I know I'm probably doing more harm than good. My mom is worried about me since I'm literally only drinking Water for the next 13 days straight.

I called my doctor's office and asked if there were any alternative options to these shakes but they said no. I told them that I was struggling with the taste and I'm only consuming about 200 calories a day but they didn't seem to care. I think this is just a control thing to get me to break bad habits. I've seen that other people are allowed to eat whatever they want, as long as they lose about 10 pounds before surgery.....

I'm not trying to "cheat" on the pre-op diet, I'm just trying to think rationally. I don't understand how it can be healthy for me to go 13-15 days without eating or consuming any calories.

Does anyone know if I can sneak a few low-calorie foods without my doctor knowing? They gave me a list of things that I'm allowed to mix with the shakes....can I just eat those alone?

Diet Jello, applesauce, SF popsicles, Peanut Butter, yogurt, etc.....

Or does anyone have any other suggestions? I don't want to start off this process on the wrong foot so I'm looking for the truth behind the pre-op diet. Is this really going to hurt me if I take a bite of jello?

How you hanging in there? I thought I was the only one with a strict liquid only pre-op diet but you beat me.... Mine is 1000 calories of full liquids protein shakes, (50-70 Grams of protein) light yogurt fat free jello and pudding creamed soups If they are chunky I was instructed to put them in a blender and strain them all the tea crystal light and clear broth I want.... Today is my third day and I've surprised my self because I'm doing really good!! I haven't even done the full 1000 calories and am not starving....yet

Oh yeah lucky me they moved surgery up a week so I only have a 6 day full liquid and 2 day clear liquid

I've drank the RTD( ready to drink) muscle milk in vanilla and chocolate icy cold they are very good and the way the containers are made you can't really smell the protein

Also on the powders I used coconut milk from fresh and easy and I liked the creaminess kind of Like a milk shake

I'm gonna make some Caldo de res ( beef stew ) for the family today and blend some of the veggies with the broth and that'll be my dinner...

Keep up the good work mind over matter keep yourself busy and just think that the more you loose will affect the numbers right after surgery atleast that is what keeps me going

Best of luck

Michelle

I'm very new to this board and my doctor only has me doing the pre-op diet for five days. Is that common? I also wasn't told I had to lose any weight. I figure I can stand anything for five days so shouldn't be too bad.

I'm very new to this board and my doctor only has me doing the pre-op diet for five days. Is that common? I also wasn't told I had to lose any weight. I figure I can stand anything for five days so shouldn't be too bad.

Welcome....Today, I have started my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I've made it to noon, just finished my shake and opted for a super hot shower to try to kill the carb/sugar withdrawals that I am already experiencing! Ugh!! Hope this passes quickly.

To answer your question,on this site alone there seems to be a wide range of pre-op diets and time frames that have prescribed depending upon the clinic, surgeon, or nutritionist that people are working with.

I start the pre-op diet on Tuesday. My doctor actually requires 14 days. I'm super excited to get through it and have the surgery. Good luck to all of you.

Wow' date=' that was very rude and disrespectful. Just because I'm struggling with a pre-op diet doesn't mean I won't be strong enough to handle the post-op diet. There is a HUGE difference between the two, and if you knew anything about the sleeve process, you would understand that. I went from a 3,000 calorie diet to 700 calorie diet overnight, on top of quitting smoking at the same time. I'm a fighter and I'm strong so I'm proud of how far I've come along, regardless of how hard it is.

I don't appreciate your negativity and condescension so please don't respond to my posts any longer unless you have something nice to say. This is a support group, not a bashing ring. I don't need your judgment.[/quote']

Holy crap! I meant no disrespect, I was simple asking because I think I will be in the same boat. Sorry for offending you. I wish only the best for everyone on here. We are all in this together.

I will sign off with--I wish you only the best.

I am not a big fan of the protein shakes. But I have tried several, and I really like Unjury and Isopure. What is your post op diet like? I know for the first two weeks post op for me, is only liquids. But they still want me to get in 80 grams of protein.

How you hanging in there? I thought I was the only one with a strict liquid only pre-op diet but you beat me.... Mine is 1000 calories of full liquids Protein shakes, (50-70 Grams of protein) light yogurt fat free Jello and pudding creamed Soups If they are chunky I was instructed to put them in a blender and strain them all the tea crystal light and clear broth I want.... Today is my third day and I've surprised my self because I'm doing really good!! I haven't even done the full 1000 calories and am not starving....yet

Oh yeah lucky me they moved surgery up a week so I only have a 6 day full liquid and 2 day clear liquid

I've drank the RTD( ready to drink) muscle milk in vanilla and chocolate icy cold they are very good and the way the containers are made you can't really smell the protein

Also on the powders I used coconut milk from fresh and easy and I liked the creaminess kind of Like a milk shake

I'm gonna make some Caldo de res ( beef stew ) for the family today and blend some of the veggies with the broth and that'll be my dinner...

Keep up the good work mind over matter keep yourself busy and just think that the more you loose will affect the numbers right after surgery atleast that is what keeps me going

Best of luck

Michelle

I'm hanging in there! I've lost about 14 pounds in one week, not too shabby. I don't really miss food too much, I just hate the feeling of being hungry all day. I bought the Protein powder directly through my doctor's office and it's actually not too bad. It's called Bariatric Advantage and I have the vanilla & banana flavors. Other than that, i've just been living on broth and juice.

I only have 9 days left until my surgery so I'm motivated to keep this going for optimal results!

I wish I was having that caldo with you! I miss my mexican food so much! I want some flatuas and sopes....mmmm! LOL

Good luck with your surgery! Hope all goes well!

I am not a big fan of the Protein shakes. But I have tried several, and I really like unjury and Isopure. What is your post op diet like? I know for the first two weeks post op for me, is only liquids. But they still want me to get in 80 grams of protein.

My post-op diet is split up into stages. I can have liquids for the first 2 weeks, then mushy or pureed food for 2 weeks, and then slowly try regular food as long as my stomach can handle it.

My protein is Bariatric Advantage, it's pretty good. As good as protein gets LOL

Holy crap! I meant no disrespect, I was simple asking because I think I will be in the same boat. Sorry for offending you. I wish only the best for everyone on here. We are all in this together.

I will sign off with--I wish you only the best.

Thank you Mich Grand. I apologize for misunderstanding your message. The way it was written kind of seemed like an attack. Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate you reaching out again. I also wish you the best of luck. If you continue to have doubts or have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

My diet is 14 days liquid pre-op, I do 3 protein shakes a day Premiere protein from Sams club its doable. Sugar free Jello, Sugar-free poposicles, broth, cream soups blended, crystal light, tea and coffee, diet v8 splash. Im on day 6 doing ok so far, My body has been going through a cleansing. It is suppose to be different after surgery you want be as hungry and wont be able to hold as much either. Looking at the things others can have makes me want to cheat but i'm afraid to. If anything goes wrong I wanna be able to say i did everything my doc said.at least, I would blame myself otherwise. Good luck and hang in there. Sandra

I start my pre-op on Tuesday. I am dreading it.

How are you doing now?

I start my pre-op on Tuesday. I am dreading it.

How are you doing now?

I'm doing much better. The first 3 days were the hardest but it's tolerable now. I know I'm doing this for a reason so I'm trying to stay strong. Having a great support system helps too!