1st day of pre-op diet - 8 hours in - absolutely starving!!!!

[LD91 16]

Hi All!

First day of my pre-op diet today and I’m really struggling!

Feel so weak, tired and hungry!

Does anyone have any advice on how to curb the hungry/weak feeling? Will it get better?!

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thank you!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

It will get better, but there's no denying that it's tough! All the pre-diets are different. Tell us what you're allowed to eat and then maybe we can give you some suggestions.

[LD91 16]

Thanks so much for your reply! Currently I’m allowed 3 slim fast shakes per day (200 cals each). I have an appointment with my dietician on 24th June so that may change! Have been drinking vast amounts of Water and coffee today!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Other than the shakes are you allowed any other calories at all? What other liquids besides Water & coffee?

[LD91 16]

No other calories, sadly. I would be allowed to switch one shake for a healthy meal but I don’t trust myself enough to not cheat so I’m sticking with the shakes for now!

[Ylime 453]

If you can have one healthy meal you might consider doing that to pack in the Protein. Protein makes you fuller longer. You could prep it ahead of time to curb the temptation to cheat but only you will know what might work.

3 shakes is pretty limited. Mine is no other calories but at least I get 5 shakes.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

1 minute ago, LD91 said:

No other calories, sadly. I would be allowed to switch one shake for a healthy meal but I don’t trust myself enough to not cheat so I’m sticking with the shakes for now!

Wow, that's pretty strict. How about making yourself frozen "coffee-sicles" or any other calorie-free drink. At least you could chew on those a bit. I hope someone else can offer suggestions. This is a tough one!

[LD91 16]

That sounds good!!! I think I will mention it to my dietician that I’m so hungry. Hopefully they will be able to make some suggestions!

[Frustr8 7,886]

Make your coffee-sucked with caramel shake mixed in , almost like a fudgesicle treat, Hey what about mixing chocolate or Cookies and cream in and making a mocha-sicle? 👅

[LD91 16]

Mmmm that does sound good!! Maybe even freezing slim fast to make a milky popsicle!! Yummy!!!!

[Brewer 7]

I have been on the pre op liquid diet for five days and the first 2 days were really hard. It gets better hang In there. I’m only allowed 4 shakes. No coffee which sucks and I’m having headaches from the withdrawal. One think I am doing is putting crystal light in my Water that has helped a lot.

[Rudedogg89 99]

Im currently on my day 1 of pre op liquid diet, im struggling so hard man. Cant and wont give in, but what can i eat honestly than 3 Protein Shakes a day doc recommended and Water. Can i add Tomato Soup? Crackers atleast? Lmao

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[LD91 16]

Hi guys! Day two for me today... feel a lot better! Rudedogg89 - the first day for me yesterday was awful! I feel so much better today and you will too tomorrow! Stick at it, you’re doing amazing!!! Brewer I know how you feel too! I’m having 3 slim fast shakes per day at 200 cals each... I’m still hungry today but not starving and weak like yesterday! I’m lucky as I’m having coffee - can you have anything caffeinated??

[Brewer 7]

Unfortunately I cannot have any which I am now getting headaches from the withdrawals.😭

[LD91 16]

Oh no! That sucks so bad! 😢 I will struggle after surgery as I love Diet Coke and coffee!! Keep it up though, it’ll be soooo worth it! That’s what I keep telling myself!! You’ll feel better in a few days once the withdrawal is out your system 🙏