2 days on pre op diet and I feel so weak. Felt like I was going to pass out at the gym. Doctor did not give me a diet but, he did tell me to only drink protein shakes. My issues is when I drink those shakes with no food in my system they make my stomach hurt. I know its worth it in the end but, honestly its hard to see the light at the end of tunnel when I feel this bad...

Dimples, you can do it! The pre-op is the WORST, I swear!! I thought if this is going to be the rest of my life, I don't want this! It wasn't! It's a MILLION times better after surgery! hang in there, girl!!

2 days on pre op diet and I feel so weak. Felt like I was going to pass out at the gym. Doctor did not give me a diet but, he did tell me to only drink Protein shakes. My issues is when I drink those shakes with no food in my system they make my stomach hurt. I know its worth it in the end but, honestly its hard to see the light at the end of tunnel when I feel this bad...

Make sure you are getting enough protein, liquids, and that you're taking your supplements - this is vitally important. It'll pass soon, hang in there.

Most of my pass out feeling times were from lack of water. Be sure to keep that up.

Thanks guys for the encouragement and pointers. I have not been able to get all my fluids in and I assume this contributes to my issue....

Day 3 of pre op diet and so far so good. Not feeling so run down like I did yesterday. I meet with the surgeon today and nutritionist. I will find out other things I can eat. Will keep you guys posted. Everyone have a wonderful day

Day 3 of pre op diet and so far so good. Not feeling so run down like I did yesterday. I meet with the surgeon today and nutritionist. I will find out other things I can eat. Will keep you guys posted. Everyone have a wonderful day

OUTSTANDING - so happy to hear this. Keep on doing what you're supposed to and you won't have to deal with all that again. Imagine the people who got to eat what they wanted up until the last minute before their surgery. They had to deal with their recovery AND what you just went through!

Keep up the good work!

Ok.. my post this morning was positive... tonight I am struggling. Day 3 has been ok until I went bowling with fam... I am so hungry.. I am sitting here quiet at this table watching my family eat a pizza. Its crazy because I just realized I have no idea the topic of conversation because I am struggling with not wanting to eat a slice of this pizza. I have walked away from this table to see a bowl of fries on another table.. need to get out of here !!!!

Oh I know the feeling! You are brave to still be doing the social thing during this time. I needed to remove myself from all food/social things during the pre op.

I always found evenings the hardest so I "saved"

Something for myself for the hard nighttime hours.

I want to spend as much time as I can with my family. I have to learn how to control myself in these situations.... Hard lesson though. Lol

Do anything to get your mind off of the food! Try chewing a piece of gum! Remember: the pizza & fries are what got us to where we are...NOWHERE! One day at a time! Tomorrow you'll be so proud of yourself for not eating that NASTY food. lol Good luck!

I want to spend as much time as I can with my family. I have to learn how to control myself in these situations.... Hard lesson though. Lol

Hard but a healthy way to look at it

Cheers to you, Dimples..

If you've ever been on a diet before this is different... It's A LOT more rewarding!

Cheers to you, Dimples..

If you've ever been on a diet before this is different... It's A LOT more rewarding!

Vertical sleeve is to dieting what Bruce Lee is to a fistfight.

I could not do those things during pre op and the first weeks post op. it's much easier now. Be strong.

Apparently after day 3, the pre-op diet gets a lot better, if you follow it to the letter. Your body needs some time, but then you go into ketosis and your body gets used to it and you feel a lot better. Just remember, this will all be easier post-op. I am proud of you for sticking to it at the bowling alley.