Pre-op diets?

[John337 2]

So I'm halfway through day one of the pre-op diet and I feel good so far. Had a cup of juice, nonfat yogurt, and SF Jello for Breakfast. Forgot to eat my "snack" of Protein shake... I'll have that in a bit. Then lunch was a cup of Soup (mmmm V8 broccoli Soup - delish!), some applesauce, and more SF Jello. The jello helps for missing the chewing action. I didn't have my usual coffee w/nonfat milk & stevia this morning and was ok... might need to work that in but I hate Decaf coffee. I've been drinking Water and that seems to be keeping me full too. dinner will be more soup, some V8 juice, and more SF jello... maybe some pudding. It's amazing to me how much food I can eat for 1000 calories.

But then I wonder... am I being too optimistic on my first day? Or am I just SO ready to get this done that whatever I have to do - I'll do it.

TWO WEEKS TIL SURGERY!!!

I'm on day 3 of the pre-op diet and it does get easier. I did a modified version last week and so far this week all seems to be ok. I'm actually pretty full with the Protein drinks.

Who says we can't make the pre-op diet enjoyable. Also - YOU ARE READY TO GET THIS DONE......

I THINK WE ALL ARE :biggrin:

[nf1074 0]

My first day on the preop!

I started my day with a cup of black coffee and splenda.

an hour later i drink 1 Optifast shake.

followed it with a water bottle. it has been about 4 hours and i am so full. i dont know how I will be able to drink another shake. i guess i have to force myself sometime soon.

my doc recommends to drink 5 a day along with Water and crystal light. So being the first day not too bad.

My approach is dont even think about it and do it!

good luck to everyone!

:biggrin::thumbup:

[Kellster 1]

I will start my 10 day liquid diet Saturday and am VERY nervous about succeeding. I forgot to ask about putting Creamer in my coffee and sweet n low. Did anyone ask about these things? I have put vanilla soy milk in my coffee before and it was pretty good, I assume soy milk is ok for the liquid diet?

Hi Cyndi:

Don't worry, you can do it! Just remember what you're doing it for - a successful surgery and a tool that will get you to a healthy weight!

I'm on day 2, and I recommend preparing ahead of time, and getting as much of a variety as possible - it sure helps the monotony of liquids. I had coffee this morning and put my usual nonfat milk into it, which was ok by my surgeon. It cuts the bitterness of the coffee, it's dairy (yay calcium) and it actually is pretty tasty.

Also, one of my skinny friends (I mean SKINNY, and naturally of course), turned me on to a sweetener that is all-natural and ZERO calories, called Stevia. You can get it at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods or probably any health-food store. I put it in my coffee instead of Extra/SweetNLow/Splenda, and to my surprise - I used less and it was still sweet!! Yum!

Of course, the answer to any question you have about your pre-op diet should be answered by your surgeon's office since every surgeon has their own preferences for their patients. Whatever you do, good luck!! :ohmy:

[SpideyMom 1]

Hello, fellow pre-oppers! I started my diet today (though technically I could have started tomorrow) and so far, so good. Of course, I get an invitation to a surprise party at an Irish pub for Friday night, and I think I'm going to have to say no because it will be way too hard to just sit there drinking Water. :thumbup: I haven't told any of the people who would be there, and it would just be too uncomfortable. *sigh*

BUT! It's all going to be worth it in a few months! :ohmy:

[Jennifer75 0]

Hi all! I'm 1/2 way through my first day on the pre-op liquid diet. Two slim fast shakes, 32 ounces of Water, 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 SF Jello cup and I'm surviving but not feeling great. I think this is going to be a mental challenge for me. I'm so ready, but I just really *HATE* to feel hungry. Maybe I was starved in a past life or something - ha ha ha...I dunno. I'm just worried that 3 can's of slim fast with only 10 grams of protien per can is not going to hold me. I love reading everyones posts - it's helping! Thank you!

[SpideyMom 1]

Hi all! I'm 1/2 way through my first day on the pre-op liquid diet. Two slim fast shakes, 32 ounces of Water, 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 SF Jello cup and I'm surviving but not feeling great. I think this is going to be a mental challenge for me. I'm so ready, but I just really *HATE* to feel hungry. Maybe I was starved in a past life or something - ha ha ha...I dunno. I'm just worried that 3 can's of slim fast with only 10 grams of protien per can is not going to hold me. I love reading everyones posts - it's helping! Thank you!

Jennifer, I am on my first day of SlimFast pre-op also, but I'm lucky (?) to get 6 cans a day. I had two for lunch. Now I'm starving. My dh wants to cook a big meal tonight because technically I didn't have to start preop until tomorrow. Ugh... what to do, what to do?

BTW, I saw you got your insurance approval in 4 hours! I got mine in just one hour. I was told it would take up to a month! I think they must have looked at ours and thought we really needed it, huh? LOL

[sbush70 0]

Hi Everyone! I am on day 8 of my pre-op diet and I decided to weigh this morning and I have lost 12 pounds. :eek:So for eveyone out there struggling just remember it is worth it. We can do it together. Good Luck Everyone!

[CyndiMomto3 0]

Hi Everyone! I am on day 8 of my pre-op diet and I decided to weigh this morning and I have lost 12 pounds. :eek:So for eveyone out there struggling just remember it is worth it. We can do it together. Good Luck Everyone!

Wow, that is awesome! I hope I have the same results!

[CyndiMomto3 0]

Hi Cyndi:

Don't worry, you can do it! Just remember what you're doing it for - a successful surgery and a tool that will get you to a healthy weight!

I'm on day 2, and I recommend preparing ahead of time, and getting as much of a variety as possible - it sure helps the monotony of liquids. I had coffee this morning and put my usual nonfat milk into it, which was ok by my surgeon. It cuts the bitterness of the coffee, it's dairy (yay calcium) and it actually is pretty tasty.

Also, one of my skinny friends (I mean SKINNY, and naturally of course), turned me on to a sweetener that is all-natural and ZERO calories, called Stevia. You can get it at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods or probably any health-food store. I put it in my coffee instead of Extra/SweetNLow/Splenda, and to my surprise - I used less and it was still sweet!! Yum!

Of course, the answer to any question you have about your pre-op diet should be answered by your surgeon's office since every surgeon has their own preferences for their patients. Whatever you do, good luck!! :thumbup:

Thank you for the encouraging words, I will need plenty more and will offer plenty to anyone who needs them

[work_in_progress 0]

I had my pre-op nutritionist appointment today. I've been instructed to start my pre-op diet 7 days before surgery (which means I start the diet on May 7th). High Protein, low carb diet - lots of meats and vegetables. No Protein Shakes til after surgery. Dr. K thinks his patients will get tired of them too quickly.

After spending an hour on the phone with the nutritionist I am so psyched and ready for this surgery! Of course, I'm still a little nervous, but I really feel my confidence building. Next Monday is my pre-op consultation with Dr. K. My plane leaves for Denver May 13th. Woo Hoo!!

[Laya 0]

Hi Everyone,

I've been testing out the different protiens too. I mixed the unjury with SF pudding and it was great couldn't even taste it. I also really like the Designer whey brand, good taste to it. I ordered some samples of the Syntax nectar line and it's great. For the soft stage I also found some thick Soups that taste great by "Just Right". They have potato leek, split pea and black bean just add Water to the carton perfec to take to work with you. I've lost 12lbs so far on my preop diet and looking forward to next week, already counting down the hours.

Hope everyone else is doing well!!!

[TrishC 0]

Hi Everyone, Im on my 4th day of pre op diet, 2 Optifast a day and for dinner small peice of chicken and some salad or veges.......... Im always so full, which is great

But Im so bound up aswell from the optifast shakes...is anyone else having the same problem? If so what are you doing about it?

Ive lost 10kg in the last 4 weeks Yahhhhh

Im being banded on May 14th freaking out a bit, getting really scared :thumbup:

[nf1074 0]

My husband told me my body will be dextoxing from all the Carbs its so used too! i started laughing " food junkie"

but its so true! i felt so tired and sleepy yesturday.

I didnt feel hunger in fact i felt full and couldnt get my mind to drink more than 3 shakes yesturday.

I do need to up my Water intake, with being full i only had one bottle of Water and another one of of crystal light. hopefully today i can drink more or tell my brain that i can.

i also have a headache this morning. will try some black coffee and tyenol. this being my 2nd day:thumbup:

:thumbup:wow sbush 12 pounds lost that is awesome.

hang in there spidey mom i know the feeling.

WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::lol::tt2::tt2::sad::smile2::tt2::thumbup::smile2:

[SpideyMom 1]

Wow, everyone is doing so well! Sbush, you have given me inspiration! 12 lbs in 8 days is awesome!

I got home last night and my dh had made a "last meal" for me -- steak, broccoli, mashed potatoes, and chocolate cream pie. I really wasn't expecting all that! But, he was being very kind, so of course, I ate it, seeing as today was technically my official start date for the preop diet. So, here I go, nothing but SlimFast and Water today!!

WE CAN DO THIS! YES WE CAN!!! :thumbup:

[tulsarealtorgb 0]

My doc won't let us have cafeine. Does anyone else have that rule? I have cut out cafeine, carbonated drinks, & gum as per his request. Also, no alcohol for at least 6 months. What about y'all?