Tips for Surviving Pre-Op Diet

[Trouvette 34]

Hello All,

I'm brand new here, but I can think of no better crowd to ask: Do you have any tips or tricks that got you through the pre-op diet? It's only been three days, but I am so hungry and my energy levels are in the basement. I can barely focus at work and I know that my normal activities, like playing tennis, are going to be severely hindered in the run-up to the surgery. Any advice that anyone has to keep this under control is appreciated.

[SeaShells82 96]

Keep yourself busy! I scrubbed my house from top to bottom which had the added benefit of being one less thing to worry about after I got home from surgery but also kept me distracted during the pre-op diet.

The good news is that you're right on the cusp of the initial carb withdrawal symptoms easing up. Keep pushing - you've got this!! [emoji1303]

[SeaShells82 96]

Also sip Water constantly to make sure it's not dehydration. That can often mimic hunger (plus it's good practice for after surgery)

[Trouvette 34]

Thanks! I've been keeping myself busy like you said. You were also right about the withdrawal. It's much more manageable now, but my energy level is still really low. I ended up skipping tennis practice yesterday because I still felt pretty weak. Maybe I will be in better shape for my Saturday class.