How is everyone doing on the pre-op diet? I have to do Optifast for just over three weeks before my surgery on 10/13.

It so far hasn't been too bad....22 days to go!!:biggrin:

All pre-op diets suck, lol!! The one I had to follow was not sooooo bad. It helped me to know that the whole reason behind the pre-op diet is really for our safety on the operating table. Hang in there....you can do it!

I'm on my 4th day of the pre op diet and feel really good. My Doctor has me drinking 2 Protein shakes a day and one meal of 4 oz of lean meat (chicken/fish)with a green vegie. I thought this was going to be horrible, but I feel better then I did stuffing my face all the time. I lost 10 pounds in 3 days. I know it was Water, but what a relief. My surgery is set for 10/07/09 if my insurance approves it. I can't wait to get the yes/no answer from them as the waiting is very hard. Good luck to you

Diana

It's hard, but not as hard as I expected. I do get hunger headaches, but the protein shakes are good. I use Muscle milk light.

I am now on day five. Yesterday ended up being very hard for me mentally. I was just ill. My husband thinks its because i haven't eat for four days but I think it's just frustration at myself for letting food control my emotions and my life for so long.

Well a better day is ahead.....:bored:

Only 21 days until my surgery!!:smile2:

How is everyone doing on the pre-op diet? I have to do Optifast for just over three weeks before my surgery on 10/13.

It so far hasn't been too bad....22 days to go!!:smile2:

I changed my diet from regular to soft then slim fast for 1 wk with lean cuisine dinner and week before surgery on optifast. I lost 10 lbs prior to surgery. It's been 2 months since surgery and I have lost 50 lbs. I know it's the gradual change in diet habits that have been successful.

Good Luck. :bored:

I am on day 5 of a liquid diet. I was given the choice of what Protein shakes to use: requirements are at least 50 grams of protein per day, 1000 calories, under 35 grams of fat.

I am counting down the days to my surgery (Monday 9.28.09)-- but I know it will be more of the same after!!

My doc's protocol:

10 days thin liquids post op

10 days purees

then introduce normal food...

So far, it seems like I've 'lost' about 5 pounds-- probably mainly water-- but I'll take it.

Wow! I'm on my 8th day pre op diet and have lost 16 pounds. If my insurance doesn't approve me I may stick to this if it is safe. Who am I kidding it wouldn't take long before I made a date with a pizza.

Congrats on the 16 pounds!!:scared2:

I start the preop diet in 4 days. I have to have 3 Optifast products per day plus 2 cups 'approved' veggies. I have Choc shakes, beery crunch bars and lemon dessert.

I will probably take the advice on this thread and gradually replace one meal with a shake each day this week until I am fully on the diet by Thursday. I find that I keep having 'last meals' and maybe my mindset will change if I start a bit earlier.

I am committed to making the band work for me. I just worry about my ability to cope with 'head hunger.'

I'm on day 4 of my 2 week pre-op diet and I've lost 8 pounds! I have 4 Unjury protein shakes per day (2 with 1 cup of skim milk and 2 with water or crystal light), 1 cup V8 juice, 1 pk low-sugar oatmeal, 1/2 cup fat free sugar free pudding, 6-8 oz sugar free fat free yogurt, 1/2 cup fo fruit or 1 cup berries, and 1 cup of vegetable soup (I've been having 1/2 a can of Progresso Light). I'm hungry, but I'm not starving by any means. And watching the weight dop so quickly is a great motivation!!!! In another week, my attitude toward the liquid diet may not be as good though!