2nd Day Pre-Op Diet-Harder Than I Thought

[Inge 0]

I think we've all had trouble with a liquid pre-op diet. It does get a bit easier after a few days. I had to do the same thing. I made it. It's not a walk in the park, the time does go by and befor you know it you are all done with it.

good luck

Inge

[TAB 0]

I will tell you, I did not have to do the liquid diet for two weeks, only 24 hours. I did have a 2 week diet, that was hard to handle, its 4oz. Protein, 4oz veggie, 4oz fruit and 2 Protein Shakes a day. I was starving, and I don't know how your doing only liquids for 2 weeks, I don't think I could do that. I say eat the popcicle, Jello, Crystal Lite, Bouillon, what ever, or leave the house, do something else.

[serenity 1]

Like some of you I am having a hard time with the post op diet. It was one month this past Saturday and I still can't get it together. I having been drinking the Protein Drinks and find myself bloated after drinking them. I am on semi solid and some days I can eat and others, things just get stuck. Mornings are not friendly and I find myself drinking coffee to reduce the hunger. Also I find myself gravitating to foods I did not normally eat, such as ice cream because it feels so soothing. Yes, as I said in the opening, I am having a hard time. I fee worse than before because if I eat my family looks at the food quantity like wow! but when I find something that goes down, I am happy and I eat and rationalize for the times I cannot eat....Oh the agony.....:decision:.

[bfyneNtyme 0]

Hi my name is Sunshine can you please tell me your height for the weight 195.

Hey Sunshine..

I am 39 yrs old, 5ft ft 2 inches. I run 5 miles 2 days a week, 2 days, 45 minutes on Elipitical and 1 day 30 minutes on treadmill. I throw in 3 days of weights in with the 3 days that I'm in the gym. I don't have any health conditions other than being overweight. My surgery date is July 2nd...

[bfyneNtyme 0]

Like some of you I am having a hard time with the post op diet. It was one month this past Saturday and I still can't get it together. I having been drinking the Protein drinks and find myself bloated after drinking them. I am on semi solid and some days I can eat and others, things just get stuck. Mornings are not friendly and I find myself drinking coffee to reduce the hunger. Also I find myself gravitating to foods I did not normally eat, such as ice cream because it feels so soothing. Yes, as I said in the opening, I am having a hard time. I fee worse than before because if I eat my family looks at the food quantity like wow! but when I find something that goes down, I am happy and I eat and rationalize for the times I cannot eat....Oh the agony.....:decision:.

Serenity...you have come to far to give up or give in! So many people wish and pray for this surgery and cannot afford it and/or cannot get approved through their Insurance Co. You must focus and look at this as a once in a lifetime opportunity! food is just something to deprive the mind of joy, peace and happiness. It's a substitue for something we feel lacking in our lives. Anxiety also being a motivator to eat more than the norm. Don't give in, you can do this! Just take it 1 day at a time and look towards the big picture. Hang in there baby...hang in there!

[bfyneNtyme 0]

I will tell you, I did not have to do the liquid diet for two weeks, only 24 hours. I did have a 2 week diet, that was hard to handle, its 4oz. Protein, 4oz veggie, 4oz fruit and 2 Protein shakes a day. I was starving, and I don't know how your doing only liquids for 2 weeks, I don't think I could do that. I say eat the popcicle, Jello, Crystal Lite, Bouillon, what ever, or leave the house, do something else.

I too will be on a liquid starting Monday for 2 weeks. I look forward to the challenge! I have friends who have lost 30 lbs in 1 month and they all did the 2 weeks liquid diet. They are so focused and the motivation they give is AWESOME! They have pep in there step and there are no sad faces due to the strenous diets that are now on. Imagine...every week you drop 4 - 5 lbs! Yes..give me liquids. One of my friends has lost 120 lbs..no sagging skin, and oh my goodness she looks GREAT! The only down size is ...SHE SHOPS LIKE CRAZY AND HAD TO GET A 2ND JOB TO SUPPORT HER HABIT :confused:! Hey...I even bought her a suite..size 10..wonderful. Best of luck!

bfyne...

[bfyneNtyme 0]

Hey Sunshine..

I am 39 yrs old, 5ft ft 2 inches. I run 5 miles 2 days a week, 2 days, 45 minutes on Elipitical and 1 day 30 minutes on treadmill. I throw in 3 days of weights in with the 3 days that I'm in the gym. I don't have any health conditions other than being overweight. My surgery date is July 2nd...

I forgot to ask..what is your weight now that you're banded?

[faithmd 14]

bfyne, you are certainly posting some very motivating stuff, keep it coming! :confused:

:welcomeB:

[TinaP 0]

Hi,

I think for people that are having laproscopic surgery, doctors often put them on a liquid diet so that the liver will shrink (as you have not adding fat to it when you are on liquids). This will make it easier for the surgeon to get in and place the lapband. That is what I was told anyway. It seems some doctors want you to fast for 10 days, some five days, and some none. I guess it all depends on the doctor and what procedure they plan on using.

I still have a couple of weeks before surgery, so that is kinda knawing at me. I would like to just get it over with and get started with my weightloss.

Hello Im on my third day of the liquid diet and I want to know did you all eat the Protein bars because I havent read anyone say anything about the Protein Bars. I eat those and the SlimFast Optima and chicken broth Soup. I also have a popcicle or Jello here and there. Am I cheating by eating the Protein Bars. HELPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!

[TinaP 0]

:help:Hello, Im on my fourth day of the liquid diet and I want to know if anyone was allowed to eat Protein bars???????????????? Im eating those twice a day and the slimfast Optima shakes and chicken broth Soup, popcicles and Jello, and (I use tang instead of crystal light the same amount of calories):whoo:

[phyllser 3]

I too will be on a liquid starting Monday for 2 weeks. I look forward to the challenge! I have friends who have lost 30 lbs in 1 month and they all did the 2 weeks liquid diet. They are so focused and the motivation they give is AWESOME! They have pep in there step and there are no sad faces due to the strenous diets that are now on. Imagine...every week you drop 4 - 5 lbs! Yes..give me liquids. One of my friends has lost 120 lbs..no sagging skin, and oh my goodness she looks GREAT! The only down size is ...SHE SHOPS LIKE CRAZY AND HAD TO GET A 2ND JOB TO SUPPORT HER HABIT ! Hey...I even bought her a suite..size 10..wonderful. Best of luck!

bfyne...

Shopping?? I could go for that addiction!! At the moment, my addictive personality has become addicted to this website. I have my laptop on a tv table next to my recliner in the living room, always on, always checking to see if there are any new posts on the threads I've subscribed to.... about 15 of them!!?? do you think I need help???

[Susanne 0]

Well consider yourself lucky that you can have some sort of food. I was on a 2 week Opti fast diet. NOTHING ELSE but Water.

You can do it, I thought I was going to cheat also, but everytime I would think about it, I put a picture of myself infront of me when I was 18 and slim.

No fear - it's only 2 weeks - then you will be so pround of your self.

[jackie506 1]

I need some suggestions on how to get the Protein drinks down. The after taste makes me want to give it back. I use ice with the drinks, which helps; however are there tricks for a better tasting drink?[/quote

Have you tried the Boost Breeze? I can not stand the shakes and milky creamy Protein Drinks either so my surgeon told me that Boost Breeze is also something I can have. It is GREAT TASTING!!!! I couldn't find it anywhere but Walgreens and it comes in wild berry, peach and orange. They are just little juice boxes (like the kid juice boxes) and each one has 9 grams of Protein. It is like a juice instead of that terrible stuff. I really like it and know that when July 9th rolls around and I have to start my all liquid diet I will be able to tolerate it a lot better with these juices. Give them a try. First ask your doc if they are ok on your pre op diet. Luckily my doc recommended them to me. Good luck!!!

[jackie506 1]

Hello Im on my third day of the liquid diet and I want to know did you all eat the Protein bars because I havent read anyone say anything about the Protein Bars. I eat those and the SlimFast Optima and chicken broth Soup. I also have a popcicle or Jello here and there. Am I cheating by eating the Protein bars. HELPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!

I would call your surgeon and ask him as all doctors are different. I can not have anything other than Clear Liquids during my 14 days of pre op. Just give your doctor a call and see what he recommends.

[serenity 1]

the decision to have the surgery was not easy nor this period, but the gentle kick in the pants helps we reverting to old bad habits. again thank you <p><p>Thank you......</p></p>