So tomorrow is the day I start the pre op diet. I was hoping I could get some advise, quotes, tips, tricks....anything that you found out that was of help thanks!

So tomorrow is the day I start the pre op diet. I was hoping I could get some advise, quotes, tips, tricks....anything that you found out that was of help thanks!

Just stick to the diet so your liver can shrink. That is very important. Keep a smile on your face and remember that your new life will be starting very soon! Debbie

The pre op diet is not a lot of fun. The first 3 days or so we're the worst. I was so hungry which I could deal with but I had a constant headache. But after the first 3 days or so my body got kinda used to it so it has definitely gotten better. You can do it. Just stick to the plan your surgeon has laid out for you and just think in two weeks you shouldn't even have the whole hunger thing bothering you. Feel free to hit me up anytime with questions. I'd be glad to answer if I can. Good luck!

Ashley

Try to find a protein drink that you really like, it will be so much easier. Also you can buy sugar free syrup and make some snow cone ices for a treat. And start walking now. Good luck

For me, the pre-op diet was the hardest because it was a dramatic change and I was hungry and craving food. But, I followed my plan exactly and did not cheat even once because I wanted the best chance at a complication-free surgery, which I had. After surgery, you will not be hungry, so it is so much easier to follow the post-op diet. So my advice is just stick with your plan and focus on the reason you are having the surgery when you are having a rough moment- this is the first big step in taking back the control that food and obesity have over you! You can do this!

Thanks so much guys! I am so ready for this! I fasted for extended period of time before so I know how it is! I just wish I could fast forward to the surgery

Ashleylynn1987

When did y have surgery?

Ashleylynn1987

When did y have surgery?

I haven't had mine yet. Mine is this coming Tuesday on the 20th.

I got really sick of the sweetness of the shakes so i kept broth handy. I think the savory factor and the warmth helped fill me up. I tried to space my shakes apart evenly so I never got too hungry. I would have one at 9:00, 11:00, 1:30, 3:30, 6:00. Sort of evenly spaced. Also drink lots of water. And one more thing, avoid caffeine. It will only make you hungry. Plus you are supposed to be off it for surgery anyway. Good luck!

Ashleylynn1987

When did y have surgery?

What day is yours on cheeze82?

Mine is 27th

That's awesome. Getting close!

I think I may of been the only person to ween herself off food about 5 weeks before surgery I replaced one meal with a shake for 2 weeks then three weeks before I did two shakes and one meal. Then two weeks before surgery was the liquid diet I was able to eat one cup of cottage cheese (nonfat) a day or Greek yogurt plus 2 shakes. If I was hungry I'd eat some sugar free Jello. I also drank Water through the day it made it very easy. The two days before surgery I did the clear liquid diet and used the ready made Isopure to stay full since it has a lot of Protein. I weighed 283 5 weeks before surgery and the day of surgery( monday 8/12/13) I weighed 263. Which I was actually very proud of..

Good luck!!

Take it one choice at a time. I know when I look at the entire picture 2wks, it gets more overwhelming. When I say for this moment I am going to eat what the dr ordered..

That's awesome Italian girl! Proud of you

That's awesome Italian girl! Proud of you

Thanks! Learning after surgery is very different... Taking it one day at a time... But I'm very hopeful this will get easier daily..