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saramichelle917    16

saramichelle917
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My surgery is September 20th. I've been on my pre-op diet since Wednesday which consists of only high Protein, low fat liquids. I want to eat regular good so badly. I've been having really awful headaches and my body feels like Jello. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get through this phase of the surgery?

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Ragdollorchid    128

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I know some on this site say that it gets better after the first few days. I begin mine on Wednesday. Good luck to you!

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#BirdDog    604

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Mine got easier about the 4th day. It's a difficult diet, really you just have to keep your eye on the ball. I did my best to stay busy, keep full of liquids, avoid situations that might tempt you to go off plan. It's only temporary. I also took that time and wrote a list of all the things I was looking forward too after losing my weight. Every time I was having a hard time I looked back at the list and remembered just what I was working toward. I keep the list in my wallet still. I'm only a week pre-op but I look at the list almost daily.

As far as the headaches and body feeling like Jello. Yes I did have some times like that. Especially in the beginning of the two weeks. Basically your body is detoxing. It will get easier as time goes on. Try and get a variety of Proteins in so you don't get bored or tired of certain shakes. I have started drinking Isopure pre mixed drinks. They are a lot thinner and are easier for me to drink. Don't get me wrong I still can tell it's loading me up with Protein but they taste more like a regular drink to me. (Steer clear of the green tea one, it stinks so bad I can't stomach it)

Anyway I hope some of that help. Good luck on your journey and keep your eye on the prize!

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saramichelle917    16

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I've been using a Protein powder my nutritionist suggested. It's called powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. They really aren't they bad. They are also not as thick which helps. The thing I feel I'm having trouble with is that I'm not big on sweets and all the shakes and Protein Bars are sweet. I've had good willpower so far. It just gets hard sometimes. Thank you for sharing with me!

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DJ's Nana    47

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My nut and surgeon told me I can use to crystal light energy or I think they changed the name to crystal light with caffeine . They said it will help the headaches and still give me my Water intake.

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KristenLe    5,980

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My surgery is September 20th. I've been on my pre-op diet since Wednesday which consists of only high Protein, low fat liquids. I want to eat regular good so badly. I've been having really awful headaches and my body feels like Jello. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get through this phase of the surgery?

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Try having broth if it's allowed. Make your own, add spices to pre-made or strain Soup - it'll taste better. Hang in there!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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