Anyone tired on preop diet?

[wozzicat 36]

Hey There

I am only on three Protein Shakes a day. I have four days to go. Has anyone been really tired or even really forgetful?

Thanks

Jen

[FloridaSunshine 48]

I hated hated hated the pre-op diet. the only thing that kept me going was knowing in a few days it would be over.

Post Op you are still on liquids but it is honestly much easier after the surgery.

[Spaness2012 609]

Yes! I am on Day 13 of the pre-op diet. I was exhausted the first 4 days but then started getting some short-term energy back. My surgery is Thursday and I am thrilled that I will be introduced to full liquids after awhile. The liquid diet is seriously one of the hardest things I ever had to do. But it's worth it for the end result.

[wozzicat 36]

I hated hated hated the pre-op diet. the only thing that kept me going was knowing in a few days it would be over.

Post Op you are still on liquids but it is honestly much easier after the surgery.

I'm on liquids for a week but can have more liquids than I do now.

[FloridaSunshine 48]

hang in there... I just kept imaging my liver getting smaller... (that is the whole reason for the pre-op diet) it is to shrink the fat around the liver. It makes the surgery go much smoother and much healthier for you. - Dont sabotage your success before you even get started.... HOLD STRONG

[kimmie011113 1]

Yes! I am on Day 13 of the pre-op diet. I was exhausted the first 4 days but then started getting some short-term energy back. My surgery is Thursday and I am thrilled that I will be introduced to full liquids after awhile. The liquid diet is seriously one of the hardest things I ever had to do. But it's worth it for the end result.

Remember that you won't be on full liquids immediately following surgery. In fact, I was on Clear Liquids for two weeks post surgery. Take your time introducing new foods as your new stomach needs time to heal. I am 3.5 weeks out and still on a full liquid diet. But... am already 44lbs. down. Good luck on your surgery day! Walk, walk, walk!

[kimmie011113 1]

Hey There

I am only on three Protein Shakes a day. I have four days to go. Has anyone been really tired or even really forgetful?

Thanks

Jen

I felt exhausted for about four days when I started my pre-op diet. Then bounced back a bit until I had my surgery. Be sure to keep hydrated! My doctor wanted me working up to a gallon of calorie free liquids (crystal light was okay) during my pre op as well. Keep your eye on the prize!

[FloridaSunshine 48]

so exciting you are almost there...

Dont stress that you are on clear liquids AFTER the surgery... seriously it is still tough but nothing like the pre-liquid diet.

Also Kimmie is right... the very very very best advice I got from this forum was walk... the second they let you after surgery get walking. do laps around the hospital floor . it will save you a world of hurt.

[dani_nyc 224]

I am 4 more days!