Pre-Op And I Am A Hungry, Hungry Hippo!

[BeeBlueHeron 87]

Wah!

I've been following my surgeon's suggested pre-op diet (2 Protein shakes and a Lean Cuisine a day) and I am hungry!

They also suggest taking a Metamucil capsule twice a day to stave off hunger pangs -- anyone done this? Doesn't it make you -- well -- poop a lot?

Just wanted to whine for a minute. I'm done now.

Blue

[lucie159 89]

Ha! It's ok... its almost over... you can do it.. and just think after the surgery you may have to deal with constipation.. so be happy you poop now. haha

[slojo67 125]

you poor thing, how much longer you got to go?

[slojo67 125]

Ive only got 19 days to go. I can't wait. I know you've all heard this before but I really have a hard time waiting....

[kpizzle 19]

I'm on my third day pre-op, and I was told I can only drink the Meal Replacements 3 times a day and Water. Is everyone's pre-op different because I see people posting they are allowed more. Nonetheless the shakes have been filling me up as long as I drink a lot of water throughout the day. Does anyone else get the gurgles in their tummy?

[donna0350 3]

I was on the liquid diet for two weeks prior to surgery. It was not easy as during that time my mother-in-law, who lived with us, died. I had to travel to upstate NY for the funeral and reception. food, Food, Food everywhere. We went to restaurants at least 6 times. I was alright with it because I planned ahead. Of Course couldnt bring my Optifast on the plane but I bought a diet juice and drank that. My saving grace was beef bouillon. I got the little cubes and carried them in my purse. I would order hot Water and sit and drink my bouillon while everyone pigged out. It really was not as hard as I thought, but I was determined. Also, the beef bouillon was more satisfying. It is not easy but keep thinking end results. Good luck

[Pheath 38]

Me too. STARVING and irritable. I start clears tomorrow and have surgery on Friday, 8/10. Nervous!

Pennie

[slojo67 125]

Good luck to all of you. I haven't started the pre-op diet yet but i know it's going to be hard... I'm trying to get psyched up for it...

[Lapbandster 496]

my preop diet seems like a walk in the park compared to the 2 week liquid diets everyone talks about

My doc just said i should be on Atkins for 2 weeks before surgery, does that make sense? (is it possible he made a mistake? or that i misunderstood his orders?!)

[BeeBlueHeron 87]

I think the different pre-op diet choices are based on starting weight and how long ahead of time you have booked the surgery. My doctor offers the 3 shakes a day, the 2 shakes and one Lean Cuisine (which I am on), and Atkins for his patients.

Stay hungry, my friends!

Blue

[mrslogan0612 12]

My surgery is 8/27. I was planning the 2 week preop to start on Monday the 13th. My surgeon called today and said I have to start tomorrow!!! I got a 12 hour warning. I need to lose 15 lbs and because I lose slowly they are worried an want me to start right away!!!! Guess its better that I have no time to dread it but I'm scared about temptation. How has everyone else been doing? Any tips ?

[BeeBlueHeron 87]

My surgery is also 8/27. Lap band sisters!!!!

[binab 50]

I'm also 8/27! My Dr. only has one pre-op option - 2 shakes and a Soup (any kind). At the support group last night, it was mentioned that those of us in preop could add fruit and such to our shakes as long as we mixed it up smoothy-like. I am going to email the nutritionist tomorrow and verify before I do it, but I can see how adding a banana or something might be a bit more filling and add some flavor.

[clarks4willie 153]

my preop diet seems like a walk in the park compared to the 2 week liquid diets everyone talks about

My doc just said i should be on Atkins for 2 weeks before surgery' date=' does that make sense? (is it possible he made a mistake? or that i misunderstood his orders?!)[/quote']

Me 2:) I feel like I'm doing something wrong. But I have full confidence in my surgeon, staff & hospital. I'm doing Protein drinks w-Water, and bars this week though just to prepare. Good luck!! 6 more days for me!!!!

[cassiem93 39]

I agree! I am so hungry.. i feel like my stomach is in knots from not having the "normal" amount of food. I have 12 days to go and i feel like its taking forever and im never going to get there. lol