So Yesterday I received all of my shakes and vitamins along with information on what to expect before, during, and after my surgery. My surgeons office provides you with a starter kit to be successful on this journey. Today was my first day and I had a protein shake (Iced Latte) for breakfast and a chocolate protein shake for lunch. My co worker made me 3 different flavored sugar free jellos , so I had that as a snack. The exciting part is that I can have a meat of my choice and vegetables every night for dinner.

How did you do on your pre op diet, any suggestions ?

Yep, I was also allowed lean meat and vegetables for dinner. I was also sucking on Popsicles all day and sipping chicken broth.

You're going to be great! Very happy and excited for you.

Good Luck Shanda!

Day 3 and it’s getting better. I made breakfast for my kids this morning and I didn’t touch the bacon ( my weakness) .

I guess in my mind I feel like if I can’t follow a 2 week diet what does say about my long term success.

For everyone who’s on this journey I applaud your efforts, because nothing about this is easy.

Hey Shanda!

Tomorrow is the last day of my liquid diet. My surgery is on Monday. It may feel impossible and eternal in the beginning, but it definitely gets easier as the days go by! Stay strong! ❤️

Sincerely,
Ruby Hernandez

10 hours ago, Shanda_2019 said:

I guess in my mind I feel like if I can’t follow a 2 week diet what does say about my long term success.

So well said and VERY inspiring! Im starting my strict pre-op diet tomorrow as I will so remember this. Ive benn doing a soft one since May 1st with meal replacement shakes for breakfast and lunch and then having very low cal dinners and snacks. Gotta ease into it. My goal for the next two weeks besides eating is to learn how to drink.

On 5/9/2019 at 12:05 PM, Shanda_2019 said:

So Yesterday I received all of my shakes and Vitamins along with information on what to expect before, during, and after my surgery. My surgeons office provides you with a starter kit to be successful on this journey. Today was my first day and I had a Protein Shake (Iced Latte) for Breakfast and a chocolate Protein shake for lunch. My co worker made me 3 different flavored sugar free jellos , so I had that as a snack. The exciting part is that I can have a meat of my choice and vegetables every night for dinner.

How did you do on your pre op diet, any suggestions ?

IM ON DAY THREE BUT MY SURGEON ONLY LETS ME HAVE LIQUID. IM FEELING OKAY SOME HEADACHES JUST TRYING TO SLEEP THE NEXT 11 DAYS AWAY LOL WHEN I FEEL LIKE CHEATING I THINK OF HOW BAD I WOULD FEEL IF I GOT DENIED THE DAY OF MY SURGERY

And think of your Rosy Future after you recover from Surgery and start your New Better Life! THIS may be your Last Plump Mother's Day today!

I would have loved to have meat and veggies as a meal during pre-op. I was strictly on shakes, plus up to 250 calories of non-starchy veggies. That's it. Not even broth or jell-o was on my list. It was hard but as you said, what does for long-term success if we can't even stick to it for two weeks? I stuck strictly to my pre-op diet and lost 14 pounds before surgery.

Just started today on the real deal pre-op diet and my Youtube feed comes up with recommendations of food, food, and more food! Please dear Youtube gawds...not that!

On 05/13/2019 at 10:57, Krestel said:

Just started today on the real deal pre-op diet and my Youtube feed comes up with recommendations of food, food, and more food! Please dear Youtube gawds...not that!

How long is your diet ? Can you have lean meats and vegetables for lunch lot dinner ? I just tried Gatorade Zero today and it’s actually pretty good.

4 hours ago, Shanda_2019 said:

How long is your diet ? Can you have lean meats and vegetables for lunch lot dinner ? I just tried Gatorade Zero today and it’s actually pretty good.

Nope..just meal replacement shakes,,,ugh Thank gawd it's only for two weeks. If it was just low calorie I would be golden, but shakes are just too boring.

Edited May 13, 20197 yr by Krestel

I got 2 protein snacks week 1 plus meat and veggie dinner but week 2 is liquid only- I have my last appt tomorrow but 3 shakes is only 450 cals and I’m wondering if I got that wrong. I added in a protein broth yesterday to help. Down 9.2 in one week with eating the dinner, hope it keeps up!