Pre Op Diet

[snapz28 1]

I have a surgery date of June 19th so I'll be starting my 2week pre op diet soon, my job keeps me on the road alot so lm looking for some ideas on what to eat/drink that I might not be thanking of

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

hi snap....... i am on day 5 on my liquid diet. chicken Soup drained and mixed with broth (and very hot) feels me up. perfect for thermos. also, Protein shakes.......when i get hungry, i drink a shake..popsicles (no sugar) and Jello all you can eat......same with broth. crystal light has some awesomw new drinks and keep you full when you get the munchies too.. hang in there

[Bamabander 111]

Yes.. Agree with Carolina, the new crystal lights are really good. The chicken broth is what fills me up the most, plus it's not sweet, getting tired of everything being sweet! I'm on day 4... Having surgery on the 29th. Funny thing is that last night I was so hungry and frustrated, woke up today, not hungry, no cravings.. Like magic overnight it got so much easier. So hang in there, it gets easier! Good luck, keep us posted!

[FLHgal 68]

Tomato Soup and non fruited yogurt saved my life before and after surgery's liquid diet times.

Breakfast...cream of wheat or grits with milk helped me start the day.

I remember those days....hang in there it will pay off. A smaller/shrinking liver means an easier op for the surgeon and you.

You will get to the point when you no longer crave sugar, can't say the same about salt. Would die for a bag of chips; however not an option for me. Good Luck.......................

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

agree w/my girl bama, overnight goes quickly and i wake up feeling good. def think my body has detoxed from junk food and diet soda and beer and i feel (better)

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

fl, i cant wait to have Tomato Soup and grits.......and bama right, def tired of sweet. why the broth is a comfort. hope you are well.

[Bamabander 111]

Oh yes Carolina... I am waking up and so full of energy... I usually want to stay in bed and "rest" a little longer, always have a bit if a fog but since pre op diet I am waking up refreshed and ready to get going.... Love this feeling! Glad you are doing well too... Can't believe it's only 1 more day!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

agree with you. you are this close........i am so excited. make sure i get all the detail, good and bad, regardless. i will be right there with you. i am walking alittle better.......dont know if i lost anything since i havent weighted since my final surgeon visit........i got my hospital pre op on wed, 30th

[Bamabander 111]

Carolina... When is your surgery? I will post it all.. Love the iPhone app...

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

june 6th. seems like its right around the corner. i sure hope this liquid diet is making my liver shrink. do you think its working? i will be so pissed if thet cant do the band bc of my liver........so far--no cheating and i am so proud.

[snapz28 1]

Thanks for the info,new to this site but trying to get it figured out so that I can post more

[kah1213 311]

june 6th. seems like its right around the corner. i sure hope this liquid diet is making my liver shrink. do you think its working? i will be so pissed if thet cant do the band bc of my liver........so far--no cheating and i am so proud.

Good for you! Tomorrow is Clear liquids only for me. I can't believe my surgery is on Tuesday! Bama has the same date I think. I'm sure we'll both post details for you!

[Bamabander 111]

Good for you! Tomorrow is Clear Liquids only for me. I can't believe my surgery is on Tuesday! Bama has the same date I think. I'm sure we'll both post details for you! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Yes!!! Can't believe it.. Feels like so long ago I started this process... August 24 to be exact!

KAH... Does clear liquids mean no Protein shakes? I'll be keeping you in my thoughts! @carolina... You are right around the corner, we'll keep ya posted! It's weird but ya all seem like my buddies now... I haven't told anyone other than hubby, kids so having people to talk to has been a life saver... Thank you so much!!!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

no, thank you bama and kah.......i came to this site looking for support, and i found it and then some. i appreciate all you say........good and bad. bring it on. we can/will get through this together

[snapz28 1]

I'm the say way bama,I haven't told anyone but my close family. I was so excited when I started the process but now that I got approved and date for surgery I'm second guessing my decision not real sure why, just worried about something going wrong I guess. But I no I have to do something because regular dieting wasn't working and now I'm at my heaviest at 320 and not getting any younger