I just had my “last” meal. I start my 2 week preop diet tomorrow. I’m so nervous!

wishing you luck!!!!

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Best wishes! Exciting!

I started my pre-op diet on Oct. 25th. It has been 6 days and i have already lost 8.8 pounds . it's been really rough for me. I am allowed 1 protein shake for breakfast, 1 protein shake for lunch and for dinner i am allowed 4oz of lean protein.. That's only about a bite or 2, i measured my shot glasses that i collect and they are 2 oz, so i can eat 2 shot glasses worth of protein a day. 64 ounces of clear fluids, no carbonation and no caffeine. I know it will be worth it in the end but i still have a normal stomach now and i am still hungry, 2 little bites of food and 2 protein shakes don't really do much for me since i am up and awake from 5 am to 10 pm.... ;( Hopefully it will get easier as the days go, my surgery is in 8 days so it's not too far away.

enjoy your pre op diet, as you will miss it after the surgery

During my pre-op I took a Premier Protein every 3 hours (9am-12pm-3pm-6pm). Now (1 month out) I can only sip 1/3 of a single shake before I literally explode!

enjoy your pre op diet, as you will miss it after the surgery [emoji4]
During my pre-op I took a Premier Protein every 3 hours (9am-12pm-3pm-6pm). Now (1 month out) I can only sip 1/3 of a single shake before I literally explode!

It’s only been half a day and I have a headache.

2 hours ago, ljeffery20 said:

It’s only been half a day and I have a Headache.

That's because you are probably starving physically! This is not what you should do - try drinking more protein shakes, your goal is to get lots of protein (200-250% of your daily value), and less than 20% of daily fats and carbs. Try keeping within 700-800 calories/day. Plus drink plain water as much as possible - until you drink and pee simultaneously. That will make ensure your body is not starving (having lots of protein), but you'll be loosing weight 24/7. That was exactly my pre-op diet, btw!

My meal plan from my nutritionist saids less than 5 premier shakes. 4 to 6 cups of liquids
And 2 cups of veggies.
( all per day)
This pre-op!




“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

1 minute ago, Luisajfc said:

My meal plan from my nutritionist saids less than 5 premier shakes. 4 to 6 cups of liquids
And 2 cups of veggies.
( all per day)
This pre-op!

Yep, sounds like a great plan. I just skipped veggies completely and sticked to 4 premier shakes/day + water. 10 days of pre-op has been very smooth

Yep, sounds like a great plan. I just skipped veggies completely and sticked to 4 premier shakes/day + water. 10 days of pre-op has been very smooth

May I know why no veggies?


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

2 hours ago, ljeffery20 said:

It’s only been half a day and I have a Headache.

I agree with poster "temkins". Drink your protein shakes, drink your regular water, drink protein water. Only focus on today. Do not think about the days ahead. Just get through the next hours of the day. Self talk is amazing. Tell yourself what a blessing this surgery will be. Tell yourself you can get through today.

What did your surgeon say you can have? What's your pre-op diet choices?

I can have 5 protein shakes and broth, jello, pudding

9 minutes ago, Luisajfc said:

May I know why no veggies?

Sure! I took my pre-op diet as a very temporary task, so decided to keep it as simple, as possible. As a person who've tried dozens of various diets and nutrition plans, I figured out, that the most simple nutrition plan is the most efficient (for me personally!) That said, drinking one protein shake every 3 hours from 9 to 6 (had an alarm reminder on my phone) was much easier, without trying to fit some extra foods in between. Perhaps I'm just too lazy

Besides, since you'll be on liquid diet for the next 2-3 weeks post-op, I personally decided to give it a try before being shredded!

Sure! I took my pre-op diet as a very temporary task, so decided to keep it as simple, as possible. As a person who've tried dozens of various diets and nutrition plans, I figured out, that the most simple nutrition plan is the most efficient (for me personally!) That said, drinking one protein shake every 3 hours from 9 to 6 (had an alarm reminder on my phone) was much easier, without trying to fit some extra foods in between. Perhaps I'm just too lazy [emoji4]
Besides, since you'll be on liquid diet for the next 2-3 weeks post-op, I personally decided to give it a try before being shredded!

Ohhhh... do you feel like the shakes fills you up good? Or is just like drinking lots of water and making your stomach (brain) feel full ( which is a lie cuz is just water) I tho I had an idea that maybe one shake for breakfast and another one for dinner and than in between salad. Yet I feel like that is not gonna work. As I look at my list not even nuts or fruits are added (bummer)


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

1 hour ago, ljeffery20 said:

I can have 5 Protein Shakes and broth, Jello, pudding

That's good ... mine was the same but I didn't get pudding.

Protein makes you feel full so be sure you drink the protein drinks... space them out. I added protein water. It's still a clear liquid and the added protein was beneficial. I missed food but I wasn't hungry.

My sleeve was 7 days ago. I am still on liquids. Have not had any food in a long time. I still don't feel hungry. Do I want a piece of toast or a cracker? sure But I can't say I'm "hungry" for it.

You can do this. One day at a time.

Day 2- Feel awful!!