1st day, pre-op diet

[nydiva 27]

Today is the first day of my pre-op diet. I'm not sure if I'm loving it or hating it, mainly because I am sick as a dog with severe allergies. I don't feel physically hungry but the mental hunger keeps rearing its ugly head. I do have a headache and can't tell if its from the drastic reduction in calories or a symptom of allergies. Also, I noticed not everyone is prescribed the same pre-op diet. Mine's consists of 2 Protein Shakes, 1 meal of 1oz chicken, 1/2 cup green Beans and 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes and lots of h2o and low cal. fluids for 2weeks.

[megansmommy123 57]

You're lucky. I had to do 2 weeks of Protein Shakes only. Nothing else. I did have a bad headache the first few days. I thought it was because of cutting out caffeine, but I think it was more from sugar withdrawl, and lack of food. Hang in there, the first 4 days are the worst, after that its a bit better.

[tober 2]

Today is my first day as well. I get the shakes and chicken and salad for dinner.

Im feeling hungry and grumpy. Guess im lucky I only need to do one week.

Good luck to you both. I keep trying to think about how im going to look by Christmas and it helps.

[doz650207 19]

My two week pre op diet was 40 carbs or less a day with all the Protein I wanted. My surgeon told me after my surgery that I had done excellent on my pre op diet. I was told the reason for it was to shrink your liver down for surgery. Good luck. The better you do before will help you after. My first week has been fairly easy.

[AmyInOrlando 348]

Mine's a 1 week full liquid diet 800-1000 calories / day and 70 gms. of Protein. I decided to do 2 weeks because I've been on a non-stop binge for the last several weeks. I had good intentions of doing Weight Watchers for 2 weeks before starting the liquids, but it's been one "food funeral" after the other. So, I started this morning. I decided to try the Unjury Unflavored first. I mixed a scoop with approx. 16 oz Water with Mio Cranberry-Raspberry drops. It doesn't taste bad at all. So it's Day 1 for me... The good news is I'll NEVER be 204.8 pounds EVER again.

[sugarpop 17]

I'm on my 3rd day. 2-3 Protein shakes a day plus a small dinner of lean Protein and salad. Had a Migraine the first day & a headache the rest of the time. The Protein Shakes make me want to vomit -- I have to find something I like better!

I've also included some Clear Liquids (sugar free Jello, chicken broth). I'm supposed to do a clear liquid diet 3 days before surgery so I figure it is OK.

My "happy place" is picturing a trip to Disney World with my family in January.

[AmyInOrlando 348]

I made it through day 1, no headache, no hunger, and drum roll please...... I was down 3.4 pounds. Is it worth it. HELL YES !!!

[TV-Duhhh!!! 138]

I'm starting my pre op early because I've been eating any and everything in my reach. My diet is low/no carbs, high Protein and fruits and veggies for 10 days...

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[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Today is the first day of my pre-op diet. I'm not sure if I'm loving it or hating it, mainly because I am sick as a dog with severe allergies. I don't feel physically hungry but the mental hunger keeps rearing its ugly head. I do have a headache and can't tell if its from the drastic reduction in calories or a symptom of allergies. Also, I noticed not everyone is prescribed the same pre-op diet. Mine's consists of 2 Protein shakes, 1 meal of 1oz chicken, 1/2 cup green Beans and 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes and lots of h2o and low cal. fluids for 2weeks.

i had allergies too during my liquid-only 2 week preop diet. Sorry, it's gonna get worse. But by day 5 you will feel right as rain. take some liquid tylenol for the headaches and drink that water!

[nydiva 27]

Well I'm on the 3rd day and I'm happy to report I'm doing ok on the pre op diet. The allergies have subsided, but the head hunger keeps grabbing my attention. I'm determined to keep my will power intact til surgery...July 31st.