I started my preop diet yesterday and it ain’t easy lol I stocked up on protein shakes and sugar free popsicles but nothing else. It is definitely doable but it’s hard not going to lie. Any one else feel this way?

I started my preop diet yesterday and it ain’t easy lol I stocked up on Protein Shakes and sugar free popsicles but nothing else. It is definitely doable but it’s hard not going to lie. Any one else feel this way?

When is your surgery March 3?

35 minutes ago, Pdub8112 said:

When is your surgery March 3?

It’s March 2nd

It’s March 2nd

A day before me I started my diet yesterday and been ok. I just ignore the growling in my belly.

3 minutes ago, Pdub8112 said:

A day before me I started my diet yesterday and been ok. I just ignore the growling in my belly.

Yes! It’s the growling for me lol but I just drink more water when that happens. I’m only eating about 650-700 calories per day, is that normal? It doesn’t really say how many calories to eat but it can’t be much more than that on a liquid diet...

Yep it does suck bigtime, no getting around it! I was on an all-liquid diet for two weeks, protein shakes and clear liquids only but I will say this: It absolutely helps prepare you for your new way of eating and thinking. I'm really glad I went through it because it brought up issues I didn't realize existed and I had to tackle them BEFORE entering the operating room. If you can get through the pre-op diet, you can do anything!

9 minutes ago, GreenThumb said:

Yep it does suck bigtime, no getting around it! I was on an all-liquid diet for two weeks, Protein Shakes and Clear Liquids only but I will say this: It absolutely helps prepare you for your new way of eating and thinking. I'm really glad I went through it because it brought up issues I didn't realize existed and I had to tackle them BEFORE entering the operating room. If you can get through the pre-op diet, you can do anything!

So True...I am on a liquid diet but have a good attitude and know this is only temporary. Looking forward to a new life a few months from now!

9 minutes ago, GreenThumb said:

Yep it does suck bigtime, no getting around it! I was on an all-liquid diet for two weeks, Protein Shakes and Clear Liquids only but I will say this: It absolutely helps prepare you for your new way of eating and thinking. I'm really glad I went through it because it brought up issues I didn't realize existed and I had to tackle them BEFORE entering the operating room. If you can get through the pre-op diet, you can do anything!

Yes! It’s the growling for me lol but I just drink more water when that happens. I’m only eating about 650-700 calories per day, is that normal? It doesn’t really say how many calories to eat but it can’t be much more than that on a liquid diet...

Well you're eating more than me its been in the 3's. That's good you can reach 600

I was so fortunate my surgeon only required 2 days of clears. It was tough. The red white and blue popsicles were a life saver. Hang in there. You got this!

8 hours ago, Hopefulin2021 said:

Yes! It’s the growling for me lol but I just drink more Water when that happens. I’m only eating about 650-700 calories per day, is that normal? It doesn’t really say how many calories to eat but it can’t be much more than that on a liquid diet...

My surgeons pre-op diet only allows 1,000 calories a day of liquid only, so I think 650-700 would be okay.

9 hours ago, Pdub8112 said:

Well you're eating more than me its been in the 3's. That's good you can reach 600

Wow only in the 3’s? How many calories are in your protein shakes? Well also I can eat a little meat and vegetables. I was feeling light headed day 1 day 2 was a little better, today is day 3 and I don’t wake up starving so that’s a good thing. I lost 3lbs already so I’m happy about that.

8 hours ago, Jay19 said:

I was so fortunate my surgeon only required 2 days of clears. It was tough. The red white and blue popsicles were a life saver. Hang in there. You got this!

Yes I’m gonna get some of those over the weekend and some sugar free jello. I lost 3lbs already in two days so that was pretty motivating!

3 hours ago, Jnfinney said:

My surgeons pre-op diet only allows 1,000 calories a day of liquid only, so I think 650-700 would be okay.

I don’t even know how I would get to 1000 on just liquids ugh. I’m just happy I get to eat a little something lol

18 minutes ago, Hopefulin2021 said:

Wow only in the 3’s? How many calories are in your Protein Shakes? Well also I can eat a little meat and vegetables. I was feeling light headed day 1 day 2 was a little better, today is day 3 and I don’t wake up starving so that’s a good thing. I lost 3lbs already so I’m happy about that.

Glas to hear it is going better for you. Day 4 for me and I m so ready to move on to the next phase-surgery & recovery. When we get to the regulr diet fter this it will seem like a big deal insread of undoable. Good luck to you!

17 hours ago, Hopefulin2021 said:

Yes I know I have an end goal so that makes it a lot easier! I’m so ready for this and I am just grateful that I was able to get this surgery because no everyone could. I am definitely not going to cheat!

Wishing you the very best and you have a wonderful attitude. I will be thinking of you everyday and you got this!?

1 hour ago, Hopefulin2021 said:

Wow only in the 3’s? How many calories are in your Protein Shakes? Well also I can eat a little meat and vegetables. I was feeling light headed day 1 day 2 was a little better, today is day 3 and I don’t wake up starving so that’s a good thing. I lost 3lbs already so I’m happy about that.

They want me to follow this

AM-Protein Shake-160calories

Lunch- Broth-5calories

Lunch-protein bar-200calories

Snack- Sugar free jello-5 calories

Dinner-Broth-5calories

my daily protein intake is 59