I am only on Day 1 of my 2 week Pre-Op diet and my head feels like it is going to explode. I am having no problem drinking the Chike chocolate Protein powder, it is actually good. I am having a problem with just feeling so tired. I took an afternoon nap which I never do and I still feel extremely exhausted. How many days did it take for you to feel normal?

I wasn't so much tired, just very very angry. ( I also quit smoking shortly before pre op diet started). It was the hardest thing I ever had to do. It's harder than the surgery. Stick with it, the results will be worth it in the end.

I'm on day 13 and it started getting better after day 4. Your body is literally detoxing and withdrawing so it's definitely not easy. Hang in there!

It took me 2 full days of torture and a 3rd day of rough until it felt normal on the 4th day. It does get easier. Remind yourself of why you are doing it. Don't give in!!

I also started to feel better around Day 4. I was definitely cranky the first couple days (confirmed by my family as well ) I stopped at GNC the other day to get shakes for my post op recovery and was pleasantly surprised by all the flavors in their Total Lean line- I tried Cinnamon Bun and Key Lime pie and they were an exciting break from the choc, vanilla and strawberry I've been drinking for the last week and a half. I wish I'd stopped there sooner.

You are in the home stretch, you can do this!!

Edited March 23, 201412 yr by kimpossible80

Thanks everyone! I am so grateful for this forum and to all of you who post and share your stories and advice. It will be a tough couple of days but I got this

I am only on Day 1 of my 2 week Pre-Op diet and my head feels like it is going to explode. I am having no problem drinking the Chike chocolate Protein powder, it is actually good. I am having a problem with just feeling so tired. I took an afternoon nap which I never do and I still feel extremely exhausted. How many days did it take for you to feel normal?

Are you getting enough Water? I'm on day 8 and the first few days were tough. I do much better when I drink a ton of water, sugar-free Gatorade or crystal light. Hang in there!

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Hang in there I know it's tough but u got this. I love Chike it taste sooooo delicious to me.

Well you may as well get used to the sluggishness, because it doesn't get better after surgery. My surgeon says that getting all the Protein and liquids in will help. I am still struggling getting both in at 2.5 weeks out, so I am very sluggish all day.

I actually had a ruff time also with headaches I increased my Protein intake per my doctor's instructions but am having a trouble time trying to get the weight off. I was schedule for surgery on 12/9 and was canceled due to abnormal chest xray but I lost 18 pds but this time I only lost 6 pds and I'm 10 days in I'm blown don't know what's going on. I hope by the time 3/26 get here I lose another 5 pounds.

My pre op diet lasted a week. The first two days I got bad headaches because I was giving up diet coke- probably would have been wise to quit sooner, but I drank it up until day 1 of my pre op diet. Day 2 was also Valentines day which sucked, and of course there was a party at work. I'll be honest, I had a few small Cookies. The temptation was just too much. But anyways, by day 3 I felt much better, no more caffeine headaches since then! Hang in there- I think this part is the hardest part. It will get easier!