Day one of preop diet and I am struggling terribly!!!!!!!!!! The Body Fortress protein shakes SUCK!!!! But I drank it anyway. I can't tell if I'm hungry or nausious. Anyone else feel like this? Is it all in my mind because I know I just can't go to the cafeteria and get some food? I am staying true to this diet though so I guess I'll eat some more Jello. Anything else you eat that is liquid and not sweet besides chicken and beef broth? Thanks for all who have gone before me who will help me get through this and pay it forward.

You can do this liquid diet because think of where you will be after lap band. Your success starts today. Carnation instant drink breakfast, sugar free jello, clear broth, flavored waters. It gets easier after the first couple of days. Doctor needs you to do this so your liver will shrink for surgery. hang in there dear. Its so worth it.....

Can you have another type of Protein shake? There are lots of them -- if you're allowed to try a different kind, then experiment. There are many different kinds of broths besides chicken and beef, too -- try different ones. It sounds like your pre-op diet is Protein shakes and Clear liquids?

You may be dealing with carb withdrawal if you're a big carb addict like I am. I felt nauseous and had headaches the first few days of my pre-op diet. And you're probably experiencing a fair amount of head hunger.

I know it's a struggle, but just think of the end results. You can do this. Look at all the people here who have been successful. It seems like it'll be forever, but it's really a short period out of your life. Hang in there.:grouphug:

Thanks so much. I am going to stick it out. I'm wondering if the metformin that I take for diabetes is causing me to feel like this. I figured that I would go through a physical and mental food withdrawal. I am so glad to know it will not last the entire 14 days. If I remain nauseous I will call my PCP about an alternative med.

Is the metformin a new med for you? I know I have a friend who took it for two weeks and felt horrible the whole time although I have no clue if that is normal.

I agree though there are so many different Protein shakes out there now. you might try mixing some sugar free syrups in like all the flavors they have for coffee.

You can do it!!!! It will be so worth it . Have you tried the nuwhey protien shots they are just wonderful!!! I used them a few months after

surgery and also the Isopure you can get that at GNC both are clear protien drinks. There are also a lot of choices at Bariatriceating.com

Good luck and welcome to the band wagon!!!!

My sugar levels are usually so high and my body has gotten used to the higher levels. Now that I am doing the pre-op diet my sugar levels are dropping (to what is normal for most people) and I get really shaky, weak and nauseous. But hopefully my body will eventually adjust to these lower sugar levels and it will stop. This could be your problem too. Check your sugar levels often while on this diet and let your PCP know. You may need to lower your metformin or insulin.

You all are so awesome to give me this fantastic advice and encouragement. It is really helping. They are having a special lunch in the cafeteria today to celebrate the Big Twelve Basketball Tournement, but I am good. I am not even going to look at the food. Two weeks is not to much to ask to help change the rest of my life and get my health back. So I am doing ok right now. I've only been diagnosed with diabetes since July of 2007. I have been on metformin since then. It has always made me sick if I did not take it after my meals. So its possible that with no food on my tummy it's working me over bigtime. But still a small sacrifice for what I will be gaining (no weight of course). Okitsme, I think you may very well be right. I will keep watch on my sugar levels. Glad I have this board!!!!

I also ordered the Unjury sample pack. They will be here Monday. I hope they do not taste like this body fortress. I bought it because i read a couple of posts that said it tastes like unjury without the cost. I think I will be experimenting this weekend.

Angel, I think you're located in Kansas City (I recognize the doctor name). I'm also in Kansas City and being banded next Friday on the 21st. I have tried a LOT of protein drinks the last few weeks and I've only found 1 that I really really like, it's available at Manna Nutrition store in Overland Park it's called Nectar Sweets Chocolate Truffle, it is wonderful and mixes instantly with water. I tried the Unjury and to me, it was hard to get it to dissolve, but the Chocolate Truffle dissolves really easy and taste like a candy bar. Trust me, it's worth your time to go buy some of this. You might call GNC they might carry it too, if Manna isn't near you. Just a suggestion.

I am on Day 10 of my 14 day liquid diet, the first of two! Yup my surgeon requires 2 weeks liquid, 2 weeks low cal, 2 weeks before surgery liquid again. I am so close, my surgery is April 18th. I fell very hard today and I cheated, I ate like 10 chocolate truffles! And I am on the verge of a total breakdown! I haven't been an angel so far but I haven't cheated this badly! I am so afraid it will have caused a weight gain and that I jeopardized my surgery. Has anyone else had a hard tome on liquid pre-op?:smile2:

I just could not do it. I told my doctor I do not think he was happy, but I was so sick I could not even look at the stuff I was suppose to drink.

Even looking at Jello made me sick. I ate way to much

Hi, I am new. I am having a terrible time with the preop as well. I have no idea why I did not anticipate this. I gag on the liquid Protein and I am so worried I will mess things up as well. Good luck to you. I am being banded on March 25.

Kristin

I am doing Unjury for my protein shakes, and they are not that bad. It took a little bit to get used to the smell, but now I actually enjoy them, chocolate and vanilla are my favorites. That's why I am feeling so bad about my cheating! I wish I had an excuse, but point blank there isn't one! Good Luck to everyone!!!

try my slimfast-a-ccino recipe. you will love it!!!

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You all are great!!!!! I survived day number one. Not one morsel of food touched these hungry lips. Day 2 should be a little better as I will make sure I have plenty of goodies with me. Good luck all. I will continue to keep you posted.