Loving my pre-op diet!

[mimi368 0]

I have lost 10 pounds on the first week of my pre-op diet! I know it is mostly Water but it's still weight! My willpower has been pretty good so far and I haven't cheated at all. I think knowing that I have my surgery to look forward to is keeping me keeping on! :smile2:

[Psue 0]

Are you just doing Protein Shakes for your pre op diet?

[btrieger 21]

Congrats and great attitude!!

Keep it up and you'll do fine.

[HappyMom 1]

That is fantastic! Your post gives me encouragement for when I start my pre-op diet on Wednesday 3-10. Great job and I hope that your surgery goes well!

[XxMariposaxX 1]

I too didn't mind the pre-op diet. I figured that it would be a "cleansing" of sorts to rid my body of toxins before the surgery. I always had Water on hand to quash the hunger pangs and that helps alot!

[mimi368 0]

Psue,

I have a Protein Shake for Breakfast and lunch and for dinner I have meat and 2 veggies. No bread, Pasta, rice, etc.... Only Water, Decaf unsweet tea with splenda, crystal light to drink.

[Deborah Jane 0]

Hello Mimi: What exactly IS your pre-op diet? I saw my doctor for the first time yesterday, and am having surgery in 13 days. But no one ever mentioned a preop diet. I'd really appreciate your reply. Thanks much. Deb Tanner:rolleyes2:

[chrisdirects 0]

WAY TO GO, MIMI!!

My surgeon gave me 4 preop eating plan choices- I ended up selecting Medifast 5+ Lean/Green, as it gave me more options than just shakes. Due to the crazy winter weather, and a long wait for my insurance approval, I ended up on the Medifast for a month, rather than the recommended 2 weeks. In that time, I lost 20 pounds, which was SOOO motivating! I really didn't mind the Medifast at all- it was just hard to get in all 5 of the Medifast meals on some days. My surgeon told me that my liver looked great when he placed the band.

I know you'll turn out with a great result- 98% of the battle is positive attitude, which you have in spades!

Fair winds and smooth seas,

Christine

[festivus 1]

Mimi, I feel the same way! The first day was hard and I was so cranky, I thought I was going to kill someone! When I woke up the next day, I was exhausted and thought I'd never make it, but got on the scale and saw I lost 2 pounds! I agree, it's probably Water, but who cares what it is, it's 2 POUNDS in ONE DAY!!!!!!!!!! That would take me 3 weeks to loose normally. The loss gave me the motivation to keep going and the 2nd day was much easier and I was happy! Now I'm down 4 pounds... Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!

My preop is up to 5 slimfast shakes a day and 2 cups of veggies.

12 days to go!

[mimi368 0]

Hi Deb,

I have a 4 week pre-op diet. I use EAS with skim milk for my Proteins shakes for Breakfast and lunch. For dinner I have a serving of meat (not fried) and either 2 servings of veggies or 1 veggie and 1 fruit. No potatoes, Pasta, rice, or sugar. No caffeine or carbonated drinks. This is my particular doctor's pre-op diet. I think it really depends on your doctor. Good luck with your surgery!