Pre-op diet?! Venting having hard time but getting by

[nervous&happy 12]

I am on day 8 of my liver shribk diet and am feeling very weak and tired. Is this normal' date='[/quote']

I think it's semi normal, you have to understand our bodies are used to eating whenever and whatever we want and to drastically change that it affects us, I also need to keep pushing myself to drink more fluids... I haven't been doing a great job at it to be honest... You should at least be getting 60g of Protein or more since the shakes are 3 times a day 6-8 oz each Protein shake ... It's hard but I have a feeling today is going to be a little better good luck

[nervous&happy 12]

I have a 1 year old and can so relate! I have tried premier s chocolate and to me its good. You should give it a shot. After drinking muscle milk and whatever else I was so upset that I was going to have to drink this nasty stuff. I was shocked that this one actually tasted good! I hope it gets better for you!! I start mine 12/4 as long as all goes as planned. Seems so far away hut sadly not! Whats ur surgery date ??

Lolol I totally feel the same "oh man I really have to finish this?"

My surgery date is 11/11/13 if all goes as planned ... I'm still waiting for my insurance approve and praying I get accepted ... The doctors office is sure taking their sweet ass time sending the papers to my insurance tho and I'm erring impatient I met my surgeon on the 10/16/13 and handed all my clearance letters in so I've been waiting for a while, what I don't get is why give me a surgery date if my surgery hasn't been approved yet ... I hope and pray I do get the ok before my surgery date tho if not I will be devastated :/

[Janifer 42]

Nervous&happy, our journey to this RNY surgery is the same dates. We met with our Surgeon 10-16-13 but I had asked in early October if we could secure a surgery date, since we had everything completed. Thank goodness I did and they were kind enough to comply (11-11-13) because others that met with him on that day have a December surgery date. I know each facility is different so we have to advocate for ourselves in trying to get things moving along in this process. Lol! Best of luck to you!

[cgreen1383840061 10]

You have come so far. So close to the losers bench. I would be so happy to be dealing with liquid diet right now. That would mean filial approval.

You got this Don't give up!!! You deserve the successful feeling!

[Yennydayerman 2]

I also thought the pre op liquid diet got easier as it went on, although man oh man did I look forward to my evening meal. I hate Protein Shakes. I drank chocolate to which I added a touch of mint extract, and even then, I chugged it down and sometimes had to fight to keep it down. My doctor did not want us drinking shakes after surgery, so I have not really had to drink them since, although now I am struggling to get in enough Protein on some days, so I am always on the lookout for a new shake to try. I work at costco and we just got in a new powder, Cookies and cream, I will give it a go, but am not hopefull...LOL!

[TurnThePage 220]

Your doctor's preference for you not subsisting on Protein shakes is unusual, but I'm sure he has good reasons. However, if it is a choice between getting inadequate Protein which your body really needs to heal or getting your protein from a shake, logic suggests that you should do what you need to do to get your protein.

Good luck and hope you feel better soon!

[nervous&happy 12]

Definitely has gotten easier thank god!!! I found that using 1% instead of skim does improve the taste of the shakes for me yay.... I'm just praying I hear back from my insurance this week fingers crossed ... Being so close the the finish line feels great I just pray and hope the insurance company lets me cross it will definitely try calling on Monday hope you ladies are closer to your goal you guys have been a huge support for me

[RDCLambert 39]

Definitely has gotten easier thank god!!! I found that using 1% instead of skim does improve the taste of the shakes for me yay.... I'm just praying I hear back from my insurance this week fingers crossed ... Being so close the the finish line feels great I just pray and hope the insurance company lets me cross it will definitely try calling on Monday hope you ladies are closer to your goal you guys have been a huge support for me

Any luck today ?? Been thinkibg about you! I too havr to kinda start withiut approval yet hoping it all goes through. In 30 days Ill start preop diet. Seems so far away! Keep me posted!!

[M.A. Cruz 15]

Drink Water before, after and in between the shakes. It will help with the hunger as it will occupy space in your stomach that the shakes dont fill. The qyucker u drink the water the fuller you feel.

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

Didn't have much of a problem with the pre-op diet and actually don't mind the shakes. But was looking forward to eating actual food after bypass. Had my two month post op appointment yesterday, have 38 lbs to lose and I'm to continue with Protein and Water, no carbs, no veggies, no fruit. UCK. Thanksgiving I'll only be able to have meat. This is really a challange. About the only thing I can say positive I don't mind the different flavor of shakes I make, but I'm not going to ever crave shakes again in my lifetime, once this is over.

[pear425 32]

Get unflavored Protein Powder. It is not flavorless but you can add it to anything like Soup, pudding, Jello, broth, mashed potatoes etc.. You can also make any flavor shake you want with fruit and other ingredients. Check out Unjury. The chicken soup flavor is really good if you want something savory.

[nervous&happy 12]

Any luck today ?? Been thinkibg about you! I too havr to kinda start withiut approval yet hoping it all goes through. In 30 days Ill start preop diet. Seems so far away! Keep me posted!!

I actually had my pre-op testing done today and it doesn't seem as they are canceling my operation so I'm till a go for Monday YAY fingers crossed* as the date approaches I do get nervous I have to admit I had a slip on the pre op diet and I'm praying that's not a problem and wot prevent me from getting the surgery... I just want to cross that finish line already it's so close and I'm so ready to begin my new life to a healthier me hope all is well in your end .. Do you have a date yet

[nervous&happy 12]

Didn't have much of a problem with the pre-op diet and actually don't mind the shakes. But was looking forward to eating actual food after bypass. Had my two month post op appointment yesterday' date=' have 38 lbs to lose and I'm to continue with Protein and Water, no carbs, no veggies, no fruit. UCK. Thanksgiving I'll only be able to have meat. This is really a challange. About the only thing I can say positive I don't mind the different flavor of shakes I make, but I'm not going to ever crave shakes again in my lifetime, once this is over.[/quote']

Any advice on stage one clear liquid Protein shots? I mean like what was your drinking schedule did u consume chicken broth?

[RDCLambert 39]

I actually had my pre-op testing done today and it doesn't seem as they are canceling my operation so I'm till a go for Monday YAY fingers crossed* as the date approaches I do get nervous I have to admit I had a slip on the pre op diet and I'm praying that's not a problem and wot prevent me from getting the surgery... I just want to cross that finish line already it's so close and I'm so ready to begin my new life to a healthier me hope all is well in your end .. Do you have a date yet

Thats awesome! Monday the 11th ? You will have to keep ne posted! I looked over my pre op diet today and was telling some co workers they better give me a limit on those sugar free Popsicles and Jello..with the lack of food I can eat I might could eat a meal in Popsicles!! My date is 12/18. I will be done with requirements on 11/25. Begin pre op diet on the 4th. So we will be crossing our fingers for no insurance issues. The 25th is the week of thanksgiving so lucky me im sure I won't hear anything till the following week!

[Truckerchic 171]

I am 1 week post op but my diet is still the same as pre op right now I am really digging on sf hot chocolate with a scoop of Unjury unflavored...its been my dinner for the past 4 nights lol