I am on day #4 on my pre-op diet. My surgery is scheduled for March 18th. This week I am suppose to drink 2 shakes and have 3-4 oz of chicken, fish or turkey (without the skin and not fried) along with unlimited veggies that are on a list from my dr and 1 fruit a day that is on the list from the doctor. This is really tough for me. I do this until Monday and then it is suppose to be just 3 shakes a day and Water until my surgery. The past 2 nights I did add a piece of cheese. It is going to be tough enough to do this after surgery, but doing it before surgery is even harder. I understand they want to shrink my liver before surgery. What are some of the things that you are able to have pre-op? This surgery isnt an option for me. I have to do it. I know that I can't lose the weight and keep it off any other way.

I welcome any tips/advice to help me through this .

Teresa

This is by far the hardest part mentally for a lot of people! You are doing good. I know it's hard and the little "cheats" you had weren't that bad..

Now is the time just to get in the zone and do it.

It's only temporary. And will make your surgery go smoother. I found that after the first four or five days it just naturally got better. But if you are having a hard time try making some hot tea, or adding mio drops to your water.

Good luck to you,

Laura

I am on day #4 on my pre-op diet. My surgery is scheduled for March 18th. This week I am suppose to drink 2 shakes and have 3-4 oz of chicken' date=' fish or turkey (without the skin and not fried) along with unlimited veggies that are on a list from my dr and 1 fruit a day that is on the list from the doctor. This is really tough for me. I do this until Monday and then it is suppose to be just 3 shakes a day and Water until my surgery. The past 2 nights I did add a piece of cheese. It is going to be tough enough to do this after surgery, but doing it before surgery is even harder. I understand they want to shrink my liver before surgery. What are some of the things that you are able to have pre-op? This surgery isnt an option for me. I have to do it. I know that I can't lose the weight and keep it off any other way.

I welcome any tips/advice to help me through this .

Teresa[/quote']

Sounds like we have the same one! Im out of MGH Boston! I have to admit I've been cheating... im scheduled for Wednesday.

Your pre-opp diet sounds better than mine starting next Thursday I have to drink 100grams of protein a day meaning 3-4 shakes and water in between those shakes literally any clear liquids during this time. That's it I can't have chicken anything nothing to chew or food for a very very long time. I can honestly say I'm nervous now

Im nervous about the post op diet.. like im gonna eat the wrong things. Or not know what to have

I'm scared of the post opp too but luckily I have so much support that no one in my life will let me fail !!

I'm scared of the post opp too but luckily I have so much support that no one in my life will let me fail !!

Im not afraid of failure. Im just confused a little bit about what and when to eat.. that's all. Im mean it's next week so im just feeling iffy.

Im not afraid of failure. Im just confused a little bit about what and when to eat.. that's all. Im mean it's next week so im just feeling iffy.

When I say fail I mean my mom would take the "cheat" out of my mouth she won't let me eat it

I am also on day 4 of my preop diet but mine is all liquid. For 7 days (surgery 3/12). I can have 2-3 30g Protein shakes a day and all the Water, sf Jello, sf popsicles, lf broth, and sf drinks (mio, lifewater, propel zero, country time, etc) that I want. If I feel the need to chew I can have some sf gum. That's it.

I hope it gets better for you!

I am feeling better today. My doctor gave me a list of protein drinks that I can use. I am pretty much sticking to the Isopure, even though it tastes awful. The Nectar strawberry mousse powder isnt that great either, but I choke it down. I know this will all be worth it in the end. I just want the 18th to hurry up and get here

I am feeling better today. My doctor gave me a list of Protein drinks that I can use. I am pretty much sticking to the Isopure' date=' even though it tastes awful. The nectar strawberry mousse powder isnt that great either, but I choke it down. I know this will all be worth it in the end. I just want the 18th to hurry up and get here [/quote']

Good luck you have 2-3 more days !!!

I am also on day 4 of my preop diet but mine is all liquid. For 7 days (surgery 3/12). I can have 2-3 30g Protein shakes a day and all the water' date=' sf Jello, sf popsicles, lf broth, and sf drinks (mio, lifewater, propel zero, country time, etc) that I want. If I feel the need to chew I can have some sf gum. That's it.

I hope it gets better for you![/quote']

How did you do ?! My surgery is on the 28th and I'm on my second day of my diet I cheated yesterday and had mashed potatoes my mom said it wasn't considered cheating but I know deep down it is ... My mom had the surgery so I take her advice but it's hard !! I hope you have a speedy recovery

Good luck you have 2-3 more days !!!

Thank you! I am not as nervous as I thought I would be. I so want to eat though.

I'm going on day 4 post op. Each day gets a little easier. I honestly do not feel hungry. Even jello doesn't sound appetizing just yet. I'm getting in all my water and then about half cup of beef broth with 5-10 grams unflavored protein. I drink things room temp or cold. Cold seems to work better for me right now. Hang in there on that pre op diet! Remember that the pre op diet is likely going to be the hardest part because you don't have your sleeve yet also you still feel hungry.

Why does my stomach always feel hungry even after surgery! im starting to get worried now!

If anything I feel what I thought and always felt like hunger pains for as long as I've been alive more so bow than I did pre-op!!!!!