I am on day 3 of my pre op liquid diet and I literally feel drained. I am light headed and hungry and weak. Is this normal. No history of diabetes. Any thought would be appreciated.

I am on day two and I feel the same way. I hear it gets better but it is hard now. I don't know if you have your vitamins yet or not but don't forget to start them now if you are liquid only. Good luck. When is your surgery date? Mine is March 10th.

My surgery date is March 11. They told me the first three days are the worst. I am on day three and this SUCKS. Trying to keep big picture in mind. I am taking vitamins. I have lost 5lbs in 3 days. Peeing constantly. Ok sorry tmi. Ok back in positive mode now.

It is definately hard but it does get easier. I had a headache for the first four days but i then went on to constantly sweat for two days and then i got a huge burst of energy! It was so weird. I was sleeved on wednesday, its saturday and im going home and i feel awesome! I believe had i not stayed on the pre surgery diet i wouldnt be recovering as well. Keep up the good work and even though it sux think positive! This diet is getting you ready for your new life- if you stick to it 100% you will ace the recovery and you will be used to it for when you do start your clear fluids diet after the op. goodluck!

The drained feeling is normal. Don't cheat and keep up the good work. I swear it gets easier!

Thanks everyone. So far I have followed this 100%. I have to keep big picture in mind. I would rather my body go through detox now rather than after surgery. I can do this. We all can do this.

It is so difficult!! My surgery is March 12th. I feel like I'm starving all the time. I have been going to bed super early just to get through the days. Ugh! But it will all be worth it in the end.

Getting your life back is worth any short term inconvenience or "yucky" feeling. Believe me, YOU are worth it.

I can relate I go in Tuesday for my opperation but hospital told to stop my vits 7days before and being that I'm on a preopp diet I'm drained but I'm almost done. Well I hope that u all are feeling and doing better by now.

Ughh...my pre-op is on the 21st. I know they are going to drop the hammer on me and start the liquid diet....sigh

We are almost at your point (next month we hope!) but I think we'll get a head start and gradually go on our pre op diet now so it's not such a shock on our bodies.