I am having the hardest time not cheating on my pre-op diet!

My surgery is Aug. 8th and I have to do a 2 week, clear liquid only diet. I do really well all day until about dinner time. The thing that gets me is I know some other people get certain food, or only have to do 1 week or 3 days before surgery and still are fine.

What were you allowed on your pre-op diet and how long did you have to do it for? (Im curious cuz doctors are so different!)

Did everyone have willpower of steel and went a full 2 weeks with no cheating???

or does everyone cheat a little bit??

I am wondering how r u guys doing as far as the pre op diet. I am on a 30 days pre op diet;

· Two 8 oz. glasses of skim or soymilk milk, mixed with protein powder per day

· I can have three meals a day, which can include

o

½ cup of cottage cheese, non-fat ricotta cheese or non-fat, sugar free yogurt

o

2-3 oz. of water packed tuna, salmon, lean chicken, turkey or tofu

o

Non-starchy vegies (raw, steamed, boiled or sautéed in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil).

Since my doc requested a 5lbs weight loss prior to surgery, as during this first week I am taking the carbs away not all at once. Seems like 30 days on this diet would be too much. So here is what I am doing. No rice, bread, pasta, beans, potato, no starch. Lots of salad and protein, some oat meal, protein bars and fruits in general. I am planning to reduce the carbs even more next week … and the last 2 weeks go on the diet 100%.

What do you guys think??

I am wondering how r u guys doing as far as the pre op diet. I am on a 30 days pre op diet;

· Two 8 oz. glasses of skim or soymilk milk' date=' mixed with Protein powder per day

· I can have three meals a day, which can include

o ½ cup of cottage cheese, non-fat ricotta cheese or non-fat, sugar free yogurt

o 2-3 oz. of Water packed tuna, salmon, lean chicken, turkey or tofu

o Non-starchy vegies (raw, steamed, boiled or sautéed in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil).

Since my doc requested a 5lbs weight loss prior to surgery, as during this first week I am taking the carbs away not all at once. Seems like 30 days on this diet would be too much. So here is what I am doing. No rice, bread, Pasta, Beans, potato, no starch. Lots of salad and protein, some oat meal, protein bars and fruits in general. I am planning to reduce the carbs even more next week … and the last 2 weeks go on the diet 100%.

What do you guys think?? [/quote']

Hi there! Your 30 days sounds wonderful compared to mine.....I'm on 30 days full liquids. (Two weeks in) Cottage cheese is as solid as it gets for me. You can do that easy peasy. Good luck

I wanted to eat all the stuff i wont be able to lol

Ummm, OK? And what will you do after surgery?

I am wondering how r u guys doing as far as the pre op diet. I am on a 30 days pre op diet;

· Two 8 oz. glasses of skim or soymilk milk, mixed with Protein powder per day

· I can have three meals a day, which can include

o

½ cup of cottage cheese, non-fat ricotta cheese or non-fat, sugar free yogurt

o

2-3 oz. of Water packed tuna, salmon, lean chicken, turkey or tofu

o

Non-starchy vegies (raw, steamed, boiled or sautéed in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil).

Since my doc requested a 5lbs weight loss prior to surgery, as during this first week I am taking the carbs away not all at once. Seems like 30 days on this diet would be too much. So here is what I am doing. No rice, bread, Pasta, Beans, potato, no starch. Lots of salad and protein, some oat meal, protein bars and fruits in general. I am planning to reduce the carbs even more next week … and the last 2 weeks go on the diet 100%.

What do you guys think??

Hmmm, how bout that! Do you recall if your surgeopn said:

-- I want you to lose at least 5 pounds, or

-- I want you to lose exactly 5 pounds, or

-- I want you to lose no more than 5#?

Betting it was the first. If so, cutting off carbs entirely might help. At least for me, carbs make me hungry, but folks are different...

She said at least 5 pounds ... in reality carbs make me hungrier for more carbs. I am trying to figure out how to take it from my diet without being miserable

She said at least 5 pounds ... in reality carbs make me hungrier for more carbs. I am trying to figure out how to take it from my diet without being miserable

Dont feel bad my surgery

Is wednesday and i just had all u can eat sushi buffet..

Dont feel bad my surgery

Is wednesday and i just had all u can eat sushi buffet..

But, why shouldn't she feel bad? And why shouldn't you? Trust me, after surgery you will need to change your eating OR (1) you won't feel good, OR (2) you'll "beat the sleeve" and regain all the weight. The sleeve is not magical. It's all you, and especially your head.

Good Luck!!!

Dont feel bad my surgery

Is wednesday and i just had all u can eat sushi buffet..

Lol ... by the way how are u doing post op?

But' date=' why shouldn't she feel bad? And why shouldn't you? Trust me, after surgery you will need to change your eating OR (1) you won't feel good, OR (2) you'll "beat the sleeve" and regain all the weight. The sleeve is not magical. It's all you, and especially your head.

Good Luck!!![/quote']

I agree about the changes ... it is for life, so we beter start now.

I am on day #4 pre op diet ... and yes I am following my doctor's diet. Not easy ... but hanging in there ☆

Lol ... by the way how are u doing post op?

Surgery tomorrow.. Lol

Surgery tomorrow.. Lol

Hopping that all goes well for u ... just try to relax and trust your decisions. God bless u

Hopping that all goes well for u ... just try to relax and trust your decisions. God bless u

Thanks just got the call 6am at hospital 730 surgery..

Surgery tomorrow.. Lol

Hello nyorker ... hope u are doing well and ready for your brand new life ... lol. Just to let u know.. u r in my prayer tonight. God be with u

My pre op diet starts Saturday and surgery is next Friday August 30th. My pre op diet consist of 2-3 protein shakes a day and a lean or large salad for dinner. My doctor isn't concerned about weight loss for me, he just wants me to shrink my liver. I have a BMI of 35, so that may be why. I went to one of the better buffets tonight. After my surgery, I will be changing my eating habits to have the best results from the sleeve and just to live a healthier lifestyle. I think of it like eating more quality food, than quantity of food. I can't see myself going to buffets post sleeve when I will be eating like a turtle. Good luck to everyone who is preparing for their sleeve. This is such an amazing opportunity!!

Hello nyorker ... hope u are doing well and ready for your brand new life ... lol. Just to let u know.. u r in my prayer tonight. God be with u

Doing okay. Little pain where they pulled the stomach out from. Morphine is my friend. Leak test around 830am hope i pass im thirsty. Havent slept much.. Im used to sleeping on my side or stomach but cannot do it. All these bells and whistles kept me up most of the night. I an still in recovery and should get a room today is the leak test passes. The nurses are great here. Couple cuties to lol.