Pre-Op Diet Woes & Wows!

[MandaElaine 20]

Only 1 more day of these liquids until surgery and I could not be happier about it! I've lost 17lbs on the pre op diet. My only complaint is that we have to do liquids again AFTER surgery, but I'd rather suck it up and heal properly then have issues later.

Natalie, Just wanting to check in with you and see how your surgery went. Hope you are doing ok.

[MandaElaine 20]

Well day 6 and the pre-op diet hasnt been as bad as it was the first couple of days. I dont have an issue for Breakfast and lunch, dinner is what gives me grief. I guess i'm just used to eating with my family and that's what makes it difficult. I did have one bad day but recovered from that quickly (except for the guilt). I have lost 4 lbs, so that was a positve! I'm back on track and now hoping to lose a little more before surgery on the 16th!

[shy2012 43]

I am doing a dry run of the liquid diet.... I know that sounds weird. I actually start on Friday as doctor ordered but on Monday I started doing the shakes and Soup for dinner. Day one I was hungry. Day 2 was soooo much better but I am also allowed unlimited Protein Shakes so I am spacing them and during working hours I am sipping a shake that I have in a frozen cup. I am doing the Atkins shakes and I drink 4 per day. It goes like 7:00am when I leave the house (I use to have my iced latte this time of the morning ) then by 8:30 -9:00 second shake... soup at 11:30-12:00 ish. Shake again at 1:30-2:00 ish and then about 4:00pm to carry me over to dinner.. then I drink a lot of Water in between.. Dinner is around 6:30-7:00 and I am done for the day. I am figuring I am consuming about 1' date='000-1,200 calories per day and I am getting 60 grams of Protein so I think its a good start.. For me if I space it like this it gets me through the day fine. Its the night time I am struggling with! Hang in there we will all get through this.[/quote']

 

How is everything going on the Pre op? I'm doing good. The first 2 days were kinda rough but it's so much better now. 8 more days, I'm anxious!

[MandaElaine 20]

How is everything going on the Pre op? I'm doing good. The first 2 days were kinda rough but it's so much better now. 8 more days, I'm anxious!

Man those first couple of days were really tough. It has definitely gotten a lot better on my end. I have a huge sweet tooth and I still get a craving but nothing like those first few days. You would have thought I was coming off heroin or something, LOL! I have 6 more days and i'm excited, anxious, nervous, etc. I'm a ball of emotion!

[shy2012 43]

Man those first couple of days were really tough. It has definitely gotten a lot better on my end. I have a huge sweet tooth and I still get a craving but nothing like those first few days. You would have thought I was coming off heroin or something' date=' LOL! I have 6 more days and i'm excited, anxious, nervous, etc. I'm a ball of emotion![/quote']

 

Lol, @ coming off heroin! Yeah I hear ya! The restriction of food especially carbs can make you mean and grumpy! My patience were short with my husband and kids ! I'm much better now, I'm enjoying my sugar free Popsicles.

[daisychains7 427]

Manda, it has been tough but gets a bit easier every day.

I can give some of you guys on the pre op diet hope - I did a 10 day. NO cheating and my surgeon was so pleased. Surgery done in under an hour. The post op liquids have been waaaay easier than pre op liquids so far, because I have had no hunger or even interest in food.

You can all do this!

[MandaElaine 20]

Lol, @ coming off heroin! Yeah I hear ya! The restriction of food especially carbs can make you mean and grumpy! My patience were short with my husband and kids ! I'm much better now, I'm enjoying my sugar free Popsicles.

That's what I was telling my kids (ages 16 and 14) yesterday. I was like man I have been super cranky the past two days from the moment I wake up, then I read your post and was like YUP that's the answer right there. Today is Friday and i'm in a much better mood. Getting syked to get this over with and moving forward.