So far so good. Surgery August 3rd. What day do you typically hit a wall? because I feel like I know it's coming. ?

Thanks MikeC19 for the post. I start my pre-op diet on August 15th and super nervous! Mine is two full weeks! What does your diet look like?

The first 3 days were the hardest for me. Especially days 2 and 3. By day 4 I was starting to get used to it and by day 5 I didn't even really notice it.

I found it hardest when I wasn’t using my allowed calories(my stomach felt like it was going to eat itself ?).

My doctor said no more than 1200 calories, so I decided to use them. I stick to the general breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule. When I get moderately hungry I’ll have a protein shake. So far I haven’t gone over 1100 calories.

There are lots of different pre surgery diets. Mine was 2 weeks keto. But generally they’re either two shakes & one meal or three shakes only. With these the first week (or there abouts) seems to be the most difficult. You’re breaking lots of habits, cravings & addictions (caffeine, sugar). Plus if food was a comfort for you this is also ‘taken away’ from you so it can be more challenging because of the emotional/psychological roller coaster.

It’s all so very worth it though.

Day 1-3 were the worst for me. By day 4 I found a routine that worked and my body settled in. I had a very strict 2 week liquids only, which was ROUGH, but I survived and was really proud of myself for being compliant. Agree with others - use the calories you're given! Don't skimp. It'll be over before you know it!

3 hours ago, Sleeve_Me_Alone said:

Day 1-3 were the worst for me. By day 4 I found a routine that worked and my body settled in. I had a very strict 2 week liquids only, which was ROUGH, but I survived and was really proud of myself for being compliant. Agree with others - use the calories you're given! Don't skimp. It'll be over before you know it!

Mine is super strict as well!!!! but I am required 16 oz orange juice daily. 8oz in the morning and 8oz in the afternoon. Possibly to break the weakness of not having any sugar intake.