Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Starting Pre-Op diet tomorrow Anyone Else



Recommended Posts

Mine is on the 21st too! I started the liquid diet last Friday. The first few days were rough but they are getting easier!!!!

You have to do 14 says of the liquid diet?

Current pre-op wt 344

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You have to do 14 says of the liquid diet?

Current pre-op wt 344

By hanging out here you will find all Drs are different on the rules. Hence the statement you'll hear a lot on this forum, "follow your Drs orders".lol

Some ppl have 2wks of liquid, some like me had no pre op diet. Some Atkins & some sugar busters. We all different, but the same.

Best wishes to you on your journey!

And yes, we can all do this!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

By hanging out here you will find all Drs are different on the rules. Hence the statement you'll hear a lot on this forum' date=' "follow your Drs orders".lol

Some ppl have 2wks of liquid, some like me had no pre op diet. Some Atkins & some sugar busters. We all different, but the same.

Best wishes to you on your journey!

And yes, you can all do this![/quote']

Yes, I have noticed. I have several friends that had it done and they were on strictly liquids while I get fruits and veggies in moderation. Thanks for the support!

Current pre-op wt 344

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes' date=' I have noticed. I have several friends that had it done and they were on strictly liquids while I get fruits and veggies in moderation. Thanks for the support!

Current pre-op wt 344[/quote']

Anytime! We're all in this together.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Started 7-day pre-op diet today. 870 cals/day most of which are Protein drinks. I'll hate this but it can't be worse than the juice fast, HCG or any number of others I've tried. I can do anything for 7 days.

Monday Night Football w/out beer - what a concept!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I started my 14 day pre-op diet today. I even went for a walk this morning! Yea me!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i saw my surgeon today and he gave me my pre-op diet. All liquids, and ONLY 500 calories a day!

AND i go back and weigh in on Friday, and he wants a 6-7 pound loss. I really cant imagine losing that by Friday.

I wonder why the wild and crazy variations in the pre-op diet?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

nikils015,

If you stick to what he prescribed, you'll probably lose the weight. You'll be miserable, but you will lose it. Just remember, this is only temporary. When is your surgery?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm scheduled for the 26th.

He DID say that if I made my Friday weight, that I could eat Christmas dinner. That was nice, and an unexpected surprise. Think he was feeling sorry for me!

I have several 12 hour shifts between now and Friday, though. Those are going to be rough. Im already exhausted and groggy.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well, I'm only on my second day of 2 Protein Drinks and one meal of lean Protein, veg and fruit and I'm tired, hungry and have a headache. I'm normally not a whiner, but I'm a little cranky! That's what I get for being so undisciplined for such a long time. :) I did go to the grocery store this morning to get some things and I exercised remarkable restraint. My next step will be to clean out the refrigerator and pantry.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've been figuring out "menus" obsessively. A 500 calorie limit allows me 4 Protein shakes a day , with a bit of wiggle room left over for Jello and broth.

Im just afraid that ill do everything he says and STILL not hit my goal for Friday. My metabolism is not the greatest.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i saw my surgeon today and he gave me my pre-op diet. All liquids' date=' and ONLY 500 calories a day!

AND i go back and weigh in on Friday, and he wants a 6-7 pound loss. I really cant imagine losing that by Friday.

I wonder why the wild and crazy variations in the pre-op diet?[/quote']

It can be done amazingly. I started my diet 12/14 and as of Monday I lost 4 lbs. I am on a liquid with 2 cups of veggies and 1 cup of fruit per day. We can do it!!!

Current pre-op wt 344

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've been figuring out "menus" obsessively. A 500 calorie limit allows me 4 Protein shakes a day , with a bit of wiggle room left over for Jello and broth.

Im just afraid that ill do everything he says and STILL not hit my goal for Friday. My metabolism is not the greatest.

I'm no doc but if you're concerned about your metabolism you might try going for a walk or two to get it jumpstarted. I get why you wouldn't - I'm purposely not working out during this phase because I get uncontrolably hungry when I do.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm actually getting less exercise right now, because i feel like i need all my energy at work. Im a nurse, and brain fog can be ....scary.

The dog is not even getting her walks. Which Im sure I'll pay for !

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So... my two week pre-op liquid diet is over... surgery is at 9:15 tomorrow.

What I have learned over the past two weeks is that I am capable of getting through holiday parties and lunches and meals drinking broth and juice. It was the fastest two weeks of my life and now there is no looking back. I already feel better, I am off of all of my insulin already. I am so excited about the weeks and months to come! Thanks for all of your messages and inspiration over these last few weeks, it helped so much to get through hunger, and confusion and fear.....I will check in and let all of you know how surgery went. I am so EXCITED for all of us!!!!!!!!!! Keep on going!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×