I was just wondering if anyone else has had low energy levels while on the pre-op liquid diet? Luckily I don't have a manual labor job anymore since I have been struggling just to stay motivated. I know when you go from eating food for fuel to not eating anything solid, there is a change to be expected. But this drained feeling is getting way old.

What kind of pre op diet are you on? It's normal to feel tired and slow if you're on a low carb diet.

Liquid only since Thursday of last week. Surgery tomorrow at 10:30 am.

I was tired the first week. I've been walking 10000 steps and I usually do the first 5-6000 while at work. By the time I am finishing the 10000+ steps I am ready to crash. My preop diet was just for 2 weeks but I started 2 days early. Plus mine is 2 shakes and 4 oz lean meat plus 1 cup each of veggie and fruit - and only selection of 5 fruits and 5 vegetables. How long is your preop period?

Oh man. I am right there with you. Started clear liquids monday and i do have a very active job. I am a nurse and i am on my feet running 8 hrs a day. I feel like i am going to die sometimes. I know that sounds a bit exaggerated but i am on this for 12 more days. I have to work till day of my surgery. I do not know if i can do it???

Edited September 18, 201411 yr by oui1213

Oh man. I am right there with you. Started clear liquids monday and i do have a very active job. I am a nurse and i am on my feet running 8 hrs a day. I feel like i am going to die sometimes. I know that sounds a bit exaggerated but i am on this for 12 more days. I have to work till day of my surgery. I do not know if i can do it???

Ya, it is for sure hard. Had my surgery yesterday, so now I feel super wiped.

Good luck to you all! I have faith that you can do this!! It's difficult for sure but in the end it's all worth it! Once my body got used to it, I have to tell you I hadn't felt so good in years and years!

Let us know how your all doing after surgery!