Pre-Op Diet Hell!

[She's_Sleeved 93]

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?

[unbesleevable1 420]

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.

[laurenanastasia 12]

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!

[moonshun 7]

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!!

[kimpossible80 25]

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, 2014 by kimpossible80

[She's_Sleeved 93]

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

[MKCMom 17]

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!

[CurvyCakes 269]

<p>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?</p>

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

[sleevie.wonder 306]

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.

[Bscriber 0]

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.

[mollz007 60]

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!