Ugggg, I forgot how much the preop diet sucks. I'm being revised from a lapband to gastric bypass on July 6. My band has been unfilled since December, so I've been able to eat normally since then.

My current surgeon has me doing two weeks of shake for breakfast, shake for lunch, healthy choice steamer for dinner. Last time I did all liquids, staying under 20 grams of carbs, but it was only for a week.

From what I remember, the first days of the preop diet are the worst and then I kinda got numb and it wasn't so bad. But I'm in the thick of it now. And staring down two full week of this is daunting. I made it last time, I'll make it this time, but just uggg.

Yes its the worst. After four or five days you will feel less hungry and just knuckle down and get on with it. I had three weeks. I just could not wait for it to end it is so boring. It felt like some cruel game some Doctor had conjured up just to make their day better. The diets are so random from doctor to doctor

Days 1-3 were the WORST for me. Day 4 was when it was easier. But those first 3 days?? Oh man, they were miserable. Pre-op and post-op liquid diets are the worst. Luckily they only last a short time.

I agree with SleeveDiva! Those first 3 days are the WORST. I gave up my coffee cold turkey too knowing full well the headache it would give me. I was miserable lol. But by day 4, it was better. Hang in there. You can do it!!!

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On 7/11/2022 at 6:24 PM, STLoser said:

I agree with SleeveDiva! Those first 3 days are the WORST. I gave up my coffee cold turkey too knowing full well the headache it would give me. I was miserable lol. But by day 4, it was better. Hang in there. You can do it!!!

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I gave up diet soda. I literally went through a 2 liter a day. Not kidding. I'm SURE that contributed to the misery of my pre op diet. BUT...at 2 1/2 months post op...I still haven't had any soda at all. I get my caffeine from the Fairlife coffee protein shake I have in the morning (caffeine and protein...YUM lol).

I gave up diet soda. I literally went through a 2 liter a day. Not kidding. I'm SURE that contributed to the misery of my pre op diet. BUT...at 2 1/2 months post op...I still haven't had any soda at all. I get my caffeine from the Fairlife coffee Protein Shake I have in the morning (caffeine and protein...YUM lol).

The second I was allowed caffeine at 3 months post op, I went right back to my coffee!
I don't know if you will be allowed diet soda in the future but you may not even like it if you are.
I lived for sparkling water before and now if I try to drink it, it causes this uncomfortable pressure feeling in my stomach. I don't like it anymore!
I make a smoothie every morning with coffee, almond milk, and protein powder. I didn't even know Fairlife had a coffee protein shake. It's so hard to find around here. I feel like I've been robbed! [emoji23]


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23 minutes ago, STLoser said:

The second I was allowed caffeine at 3 months post op, I went right back to my coffee!
I don't know if you will be allowed diet soda in the future but you may not even like it if you are.
I lived for sparkling Water before and now if I try to drink it, it causes this uncomfortable pressure feeling in my stomach. I don't like it anymore!
I make a smoothie every morning with coffee, almond milk, and Protein Powder. I didn't even know Fairlife had a coffee Protein Shake. It's so hard to find around here. I feel like I've been robbed!


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Both of these have caffeine and 30g of protein, and actually taste REALLY good:

https://www.amazon.com/Fair-Life-Fairlife-Nutrition-Protein/dp/B09HPH4M7M

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Premier-Protein-Shake-Caf-Latte-30g-Protein-11-Fl-Oz-12-Ct/579385346

Both of these have caffeine and 30g of Protein, and actually taste REALLY good:
https://www.amazon.com/Fair-Life-Fairlife-Nutrition-Protein/dp/B09HPH4M7M
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Premier-Protein-Shake-Caf-Latte-30g-Protein-11-Fl-Oz-12-Ct/579385346

Oh yes I used to drink the Premier one all the time. I started making my morning coffee smoothie and switched to that, but I'd love to try the Fairlife!
Thanks for the link!

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On 06/22/2022 at 14:01, Juniper123 said:

Ugggg, I forgot how much the preop diet sucks. I'm being revised from a lapband to gastric bypass on July 6. My band has been unfilled since December, so I've been able to eat normally since then.

My current surgeon has me doing two weeks of shake for Breakfast, shake for lunch, healthy choice steamer for dinner. Last time I did all liquids, staying under 20 grams of carbs, but it was only for a week.

From what I remember, the first days of the preop diet are the worst and then I kinda got numb and it wasn't so bad. But I'm in the thick of it now. And staring down two full week of this is daunting. I made it last time, I'll make it this time, but just uggg.

My revision to sleeve is happening 8/22 and this is one of my fears. I know I can do it because I’ve done it before but I am still so nervous about it. I hope your got through it ok. And that your surgery went well.

6 hours ago, karakent said:

My revision to sleeve is happening 8/22 and this is one of my fears. I know I can do it because I’ve done it before but I am still so nervous about it. I hope your got through it ok. And that your surgery went well.

I made it. My dietician said that if I needed to, I could eat plain vegetables. And that is what saved me during week 2 of the prep-op diet. I ate A LOT of steamed broccoli with salt and spinach with the lightest Italian dressing I could find. It saved me. I lost 10 pounds over the two weeks and I’ve lost another 10 since surgery. My surgery went great. You can do it!!!!!

On 7/15/2022 at 9:56 AM, STLoser said:

The second I was allowed caffeine at 3 months post op, I went right back to my coffee!
I don't know if you will be allowed diet soda in the future but you may not even like it if you are.
I lived for sparkling Water before and now if I try to drink it, it causes this uncomfortable pressure feeling in my stomach. I don't like it anymore!
I make a smoothie every morning with coffee, almond milk, and Protein Powder. I didn't even know Fairlife had a coffee Protein Shake. It's so hard to find around here. I feel like I've been robbed!


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Fairlife became impossible to find near me. It got to the point I just order bulk through Amazon. I'm holding off on making any large orders until post-op considering I'm not sure If I will still enjoy it as much.

31 minutes ago, Juniper123 said:

I made it. My dietician said that if I needed to, I could eat plain vegetables. And that is what saved me during week 2 of the prep-op diet. I ate A LOT of steamed broccoli with salt and spinach with the lightest Italian dressing I could find. It saved me. I lost 10 pounds over the two weeks and I’ve lost another 10 since surgery. My surgery went great. You can do it!!!!!

I've become obsessed with veggie kabobs on the grill, Zucchini, mushrooms, peppers & onions especially!

Fairlife became impossible to find near me. It got to the point I just order bulk through Amazon. I'm holding off on making any large orders until post-op considering I'm not sure If I will still enjoy it as much.

Yeah that's what I have to do with my protein powder. No one carries it so I get it off Amazon. Maybe I'll get some Fairlife there too. I don't use shakes much now, but my husband had his surgery in May and he still does.
It's a good idea not to get too many before your surgery though.. I couldn't stand Premier after. I will say Fairlife is the only one I could stand.. It got me through! I could only find vanilla around here though.

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On 07/20/2022 at 11:39, SHORTY_ said:

I've become obsessed with veggie kabobs on the grill, Zucchini, mushrooms, peppers & onions especially!

OMG I just had a salad for lunch and now want this for dinner! Yes, veggies are your friend during the pre op diet. They will be your friends again after you are fully healed. Yumm.

Yea two weeks is a long time but just think about the weight you will lose that you don’t have to lose after.