I am on day 3 of my pre-op diet. I've been struggling with fatigue, body aches, debilitating headaches and today while at work I fainted. Not sure what's going on. I've been doing 3 shakes per day, along with a little G2, fresh spinach and vinaigrette for dinner. What am I doing wrong?

You're not doing anything wrong. This is all normal. I had the same things during my pre op diet and on day 5-6 I finally began to feel better. It's your body detoxing from sugar and processed foods.

I took lots of hot baths to make it threw mine.

Good luck!

I also don't think you're doing anything wrong. You may call the office and let a nurse know that you are having those symptoms just so they can be aware and tweak if they feel necessary, but as the previous poster said, it's mostly your body detoxing from the lack of simple carbs and re-training itself to use the fat deposits in the liver as a source of energy. Hence the shrinking of the liver which is the whole point of this pre-op diet.

I had a lot of stomach cramps, nausea, cravings, headaches, and complete lack of energy for the first 3-4 days of my pre-op diet. I am on day 6 today and can honestly say things have much improved. I hope you get there soon, too!

I would say to call the doctors office as we'll just to let them know so they are aware. I am five weeks post op (down 50 pounds :-) ) and I didn't have those symptoms. Are you taking vitamins as prescribed and getting in all the the protein and liquids? You'll be okay, it's a hell of a journey but we'll worth it!!!

I'm there with you (day 6); I thought it was my diabetes but then I read about what's called Keto Flu or Carb flu--it's exactly what I've been experiencing. I've felt like death warmed over and last night I thought there is no way I can keep this up. Today is a better day--not as good as normal but able to function. Good luck on your surgery!

Lisa

Yesterday was rough. I want to thank everyone for the reassurance. It's scary to think that I almost broke my nose with my fall, but somewhat reassuring to know this is all part of the process. I'm hoping for a better day today.

Today is day 4, so by tomorrow you should be feeling better and then continually better each and every day from then until the surgery!

You can do this!!