OMG! Its happening. For my 14 day pre-op I can have:

1. 4 optifast shakes

2. Herb Ox bouillon cubes

3. Clear broth soup/bone broth (once a day)

4. SF Popsicle

5 SF gelatin

6. Mi0

7, decaf tea, coffee

8. Propel 0

so far so good. I am ready for this challenge. I just have to remember my goal is my surgery day 11/18!

anyone else going through their pre-op fast?

You got this my friend!! How’s the Optifast shakes working for you? When is your last dietician appointment, is it this coming Friday? After my appointment I just kind of let the shakes go by the wayside and I ate some real food (in moderation) over the weekend. I hope you’re doing well and counting down the days!! Hugs!

You got this my friend!! How’s the Optifast shakes working for you? When is your last dietician appointment, is it this coming Friday? After my appointment I just kind of let the shakes go by the wayside and I ate some real food (in moderation) over the weekend. I hope you’re doing well and counting down the days!! Hugs!

The shakes are fine for now. Vanilla is my favorite. The bouillon cubes are my best friend lol. I do keep having dreams about food lol
I see nutritionist on end of the week.

Day 4. First day I craved food. Catered lunch today was a taco bar [emoji849] My focus is Nov 18 so I made it through. The broth today tasted like a roasted juicy chicken lol

I am tired but inside I'm pumped lol.

My surgery date is also November 18th, but I only have four days to prep before surgery. You're doing great. Keep up the good work.

Glad to hear you’re feeling so positive! The pre-op for me wasn’t fun but it also felt super empowering! Like I was finally in charge again! Keep up the good vibes

You will need to be on liquids post op as well I'm day 14 post op still on shakes and water everyday. Did try a little yoghurt but taking it slowly gotta give your pouch time to heal and adjust... (RNY)

Glad to hear you’re feeling so positive! The pre-op for me wasn’t fun but it also felt super empowering! Like I was finally in charge again! Keep up the good vibes

It is empowering. Glad I'm going into surgery feeling this way!

I'm on day 4 of 14 day pre-op (Sleeve on 11-21-19). I'm feeling super tired/low energy, anyone else have that?? Wondering if it is 'normal'?

I'm on day 4 of 14 day pre-op (Sleeve on 11-21-19). I'm feeling super tired/low energy, anyone else have that?? Wondering if it is 'normal'?

Yes. Same here. But I do feel better now that I'm on day 7.

You are doing great! The beauty of the pre op is it jump starts your weight loss and helps detox all the garbage we are hooked on.

Post op you will barely feel like eating so the liquids won’t bother you much I suspect. You will still have the savory broth!

Best wishes to you! I am almost 4 weeks post op VSG and convinced this is the best thing I could have done for myself. I wish that for you, too!

@Chardonnay40 you are doing so well! And you have such a great attitude. I hope when it's my turn to do the pre-op diet I will be as strong and good-humored about it all as you! Keep up the great work.

59 minutes ago, Machalo said:

@Chardonnay40 you are doing so well! And you have such a great attitude. I hope when it's my turn to do the pre-op diet I will be as strong and good-humored about it all as you! Keep up the great work.

thanks! you will!

Day 8. I was really hungry when i woke up but I had some double broth for breakfast with my shake and now i feel full. Since I am down 15 lbs (since I started this journey in April) my plantar fasciitis today (so far) is not painful.

I also started listening to this book called Bariatric Mindset Success Live Your Best Life and Keep the Weight off After Weight Loss Surgery By: Kristin Lloyd. She also had the surgery.

Good luck today everyone!

I start mine 11/19!

Today is day 5 of my 10 day pre-op diet. It’s been going well except I’m really craving food at night. Started to get a little dizzy yesterday and I’ve had a headache for a couple of days (which is not unusual for me!). 11/18 is coming up fast now!

It’s a great book. I have been doing the mindset exercises and am finding them helpful.