Pre-Op Diet Support

[Pugmadkate 61]

Hello June 2014 BPs!

I start my pre-op, liquid diet tomorrow and I know that I am not alone. So, let's get a June 2014, pre-op diet support thread going!

After going through five different brands (thank goodness for sample packets!), I finally settled on Syntrax Nectars Fuzzy Naval for the first few days of shakes. In addition to that I've got sugar free pudding, popsicles, Jello and Greek yogurt 100 calorie. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Surgery is getting close!

What's everyone stocked up on? How are you feeling?

[daw3378 93]

i am almost done with my 3rd day of the diet, we are allowed a choice of 2 shakes, baritrix or Carnation Instant Breaksfast No sugar added, i went with the carnation for cost reasons. they we can have up to 200 callories of a list of friuts and veggies they gave us, broth sf popciscles, Jello. zero calorie drinks and crystal light.

right now I kind of have a headache. but it comes and goes.

[Pugmadkate 61]

Three days down? Way to go!

I forgot about broth and sugar free carnation instant Breakfast. Will have to pick those up tomorrow.

[jjinWA 511]

I go in to the surgeon on the 4th to get my pre-op diet. I will post the results then

[daw3378 93]

Three days down? Way to go!

I forgot about broth and sugar free carnation instant Breakfast. Will have to pick those up tomorrow.

Are you allowed any veggies, i put fresh steamed carrots and green Beans in my broth one cup mixed, it helps beef things up a bit.

[Pugmadkate 61]

That sounds good but no fruits or veggies on my pre-op diet, so plain broth it is!

Today is the first day and so far, so good. I had a wave of nausea this afternoon but it passed once I drank some very cold, skim milk. Can't complain about that!

[daw3378 93]

That sounds good but no fruits or veggies on my pre-op diet, so plain broth it is!

Today is the first day and so far, so good. I had a wave of nausea this afternoon but it passed once I drank some very cold, skim milk. Can't complain about that!

I haven't felt nauseous and I'm day 4 but this headache can go away any time, and I am so tired....

[jjinWA 511]

I have heard the tired thing is very normal. I expect this will happen to me too. This is a big jolt to the body. We need to give our bodies time to heal. Rest... Rest...Rest. You need it.

[daw3378 93]

That's awesome in theory but we are crazy busy at work I'm putting in 11 hour days

[jjinWA 511]

OMG... I cannot imagine facing this recovery while working 11 hr shifts. Try to take care of yourself as best you can.

[daw3378 93]

OMG... I cannot imagine facing this recovery while working 11 hr shifts. Try to take care of yourself as best you can.

Hopefully after surgery it will slow down some, but it sucks being on a liquid diet working all these hours, I am proud I have managed to stay on track.

[Pugmadkate 61]

Anyone else having trouble getting enough calories while staying below 50 carbs on the liquid diet? I got my target Protein today (70!) but am low on calories while having gone over on carbs. Frustrating. I'll have to plan better for tomorrow.

[jjinWA 511]

I just got home from the final pre-op visit with my surgeon. My surgery was scheduled for 6-17 and is still a GO! I have to do 1 week Pre-op diet... 2 Protein Shakes and one lean cuisine meal for each of those Loooooong 7 days. :-). I think I can do it. I know I can do it.

[Pugmadkate 61]

You can do it!