Pre-Op Diet

als33 · May 18, 2011

Hey,

So yesterday was my first day of pre-op diet. I am on a two week Optifast diet, as well as I can have non-starchy vegetables. Yesterday wasn't too bad, I actually didnt feel overly hungry...just tired. Today it is almost lunch time and I am starting now to feel hungry, but get another shake right away..

I know I am going to get tired of the shakes..but I know I can stick with it. I am just so ready to do it and excited.

Is anyone else on diet right now too? Any suggestions on how to make the veggies at least a little more exciting? I am also feeling very tired today..no energy..a bit of a headache. Will walking or doing some type of exercise now help this too?

Any tips on how to make the next two weeks a little easier would be great! Thanks!

TracieT · May 18, 2011

Hey,

So yesterday was my first day of pre-op diet. I am on a two week Optifast diet, as well as I can have non-starchy vegetables. Yesterday wasn't too bad, I actually didnt feel overly hungry...just tired. Today it is almost lunch time and I am starting now to feel hungry, but get another shake right away..

I know I am going to get tired of the shakes..but I know I can stick with it. I am just so ready to do it and excited.

Is anyone else on diet right now too? Any suggestions on how to make the veggies at least a little more exciting? I am also feeling very tired today..no energy..a bit of a headache. Will walking or doing some type of exercise now help this too?

Any tips on how to make the next two weeks a little easier would be great! Thanks!

Hi. I am on the pre-op diet as well. I can have the protien shakes and unlimited fruits and veggies. I work out a lot and I am doing a 5K on Sunday and this is just not enough calories to keep me going. I called my doctor's office and they told me to do the best I can with it and if I do have to eat something other than fruits and veggies, make it a non-fat, non-sugar choice. I have had small serviings of cottage cheese and egg beaters.

What I find is that everyone one here is on some type of different pre-op requirement. Some do two weeks, while other only have to do one. Some patients don't have the pre-op diet requirement at all. Some are all liquids, some get a low cal high protien meal once a day. I guess what I am getting to is that the pre-op diet is designed to shink your liver and get you into a lower calorie eating mode. I think if you do the best you can and need to veer a litle , in a healthy way, it's all good. Just my honest opinion.

Good luck and it does get easier as you go!

ullamom · May 18, 2011

My husband is having his surgery tomorrow and has been on a liquid diet with Protein shakes 3 times a day. He is doing really well so far. I am having my surgery June 22. To be supportive of my hubby, I started having Protein Shakes 2 times a day and a small sensible, low in fat, sugar and calories, meal for dinner. I am having a problem with headaches myself. I have found that it is due to low blood sugar. I have found that a real life saver, not sugar free, relieves the headache right away. Good luck to you!

Hi. I am on the pre-op diet as well. I can have the protien shakes and unlimited fruits and veggies. I work out a lot and I am doing a 5K on Sunday and this is just not enough calories to keep me going. I called my doctor's office and they told me to do the best I can with it and if I do have to eat something other than fruits and veggies, make it a non-fat, non-sugar choice. I have had small serviings of cottage cheese and egg beaters.

What I find is that everyone one here is on some type of different pre-op requirement. Some do two weeks, while other only have to do one. Some patients don't have the pre-op diet requirement at all. Some are all liquids, some get a low cal high protien meal once a day. I guess what I am getting to is that the pre-op diet is designed to shink your liver and get you into a lower calorie eating mode. I think if you do the best you can and need to veer a litle , in a healthy way, it's all good. Just my honest opinion.

Good luck and it does get easier as you go!

H Forcier · May 19, 2011

I am on day 6 of 14, on a liquid shake diet and can only have sugar free Jello or broth in between. Very hungry but take it day by day. I get banded May 27th when do you?

als33 · May 19, 2011

I get banded on the 31st. I have to say the last two days were hard, yesterday I had a killerheadache and just wanted to sleep all day! but I got myself moving and woke up this morning feeling much better. Hope day 3 is a little easier! Good Luck