I love working outside gardening and landscaping ... have done it for years. However, since I started the pre-op diet last Tuesday, I find I have very little energy for working outside. I seem to be a lot more sensitive to the heat and the energy I used to have just isn't there. I used to work outside the whole day; yet know i have to take breaks every two hours or so for at least an hour. Has anyone else had this problem? Does this continue all the way through post-op too?

I live in Florida (born and raised) and working outside for me is so peaceful and relaxing. Now it's become a chore and i'm very disappointed in myself (feels like I am being lazy)...

Peggy you aren't being lazy at all. The pre-op diet is some what of a shock to the system. Take it easy the few weeks leading up to surgery and don't exert yourself. It's a time for mental as well as physical preparation

Good Luck