The preop stage really stinks. I hated it, too. But think of the entire journey and where you will be at this time next year. Best of luck - it is the best thing you will ever do.

I was nauseated at first too, and it did get better. I only had to do 10 days of pre-op liquid diet though, not 5 weeks. Do your best and I think it is so important to keep enough fluid going into you or it will be worse.

I actually have to do only 2 weeks preop, but I understand that for three weeks afterward my diet will be very similar to this.

Errgggghhhh.

hmmm are you used to taking your meds with some other type of fluid or food? MAYBE your dr would you allow you to take them with applesauce or something..a teaspoon of it?? just to settle your stomach?? I had to open one of my capsules and put it in applesauce after the surgery but now I just get a mouthful of water and pour it in. Also, I have read that when you are so nauseated it could be carb withdrawals which right now you cannot do much about if you are to only have liquids. Sorry you feel this way. Well one last thought..I know if you could have foods you could eat a piece of fruit to help the carb withdrawal..you might want to ask your doctor if you can have a glass (8oz) of apple juice..I just checked the bottle I have..it has 28 grams of carbs. (I was told to add sugar to my diet after my 6 month check up because I wasn't eating enough sugar..so I have a glass every other day), Ok those are my final thoughts or enough rambling... Take care!!!

Hi I'm on day 2 of my preop diet too. I only have two weeks to do before surgery and it sounds like my diet is a bit different. I'm on Medifast and I have the option of 4-5 servings of any combination of shakes, bars, and soup. I'm also allowed to have lean protein and 3 servings of non starch vegetables in the evening for dinner.

I feel bad now for complaining about the diet compared to what you have to go through. Good luck and I know you can do it!