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October Surgery Buddies

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I am scheduled for Oct 3. Doing the pre op diet and having all kinds of trouble getting 2 meals and 3 Protein shakes, and all the Water in. Too much for me. It is 10:30 PM. and I am on my second protein supplement. It worries me that I will not be able to get enough in after surgery. Very nervous. Less than two weeks away now!

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    I am scheduled for Oct. 4th for gastric bypass. I am doing the 800 calorie a day Protein shake diet (the Optifast 800). It is a lot harder than I expected it to be. 30-45 min after I drink one of these shakes my stomach is growling and I start getting frustrated and craving everything under the sun. I just want to chew and swallow something. But you have to do what you have to do. I have a little more than a week to live through this so I'm gonna suck it up.

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    Funny how all the pre-op and post op diets differ. I can have 2 meals a day consisting of 3 oz protein, 2 cups greens with non fat dressing, and 1/2 c non starchy veggies. In addition I have 3 protein supplements a day ( soup, shake, pudding, etc). I can have SF jello, popsicles, etc. I can eeven have a Lean Cuisine as long as it is under 300 cals and at least 15 gms protein. I am never hungry and cannot get it all in. Lord all the vitamins are enough to fill you up! LOL!

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    I'm on a liquid only diet and sugar free Jello is on the list.

    Your surgeon may have different rules/expectations for how much your liver should shrink so I'd check with them just to be sure. I've emailed mine about things I read other here are eating , some they approved others they said no to.

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    My surgery is October 3. I'm 6 days into pre opt diet. Feeling hungry. But I drink lots and lots of Water and 3 Protein shakes. I'm ready for my surgery or ready for pre opt diet to be over. Anyone else getting headaches?

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    Thanks. Good to know. How long will it take?

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