bbagley531 6 Posted June 12, 2013 It's day 2 of this pre op diet and I'm ready to slit my wrist. I semi cheated yesterday just from the sheer pain of hunger. I'm allowed 3 oz of meat but as I was putting up the food I cooked I took a big bite of my baked chicken. I'm allowed a half cup of veggies....I ate a cup. I don't know if its just in my head or not but I'm feeling light headed. June 25th can't come soon enough. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk 2 Prynn65 and PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stept04 465 Posted June 12, 2013 Are you on Protein shakes? Getting in my 80 grams of Protein a day really helped me with feeling hungry or light headed. I don't know what your Dr's. recommendation are but if you can get in 60 to 80 grams of protein it should help. It's what got me through although I still had to deal with cravings for thing, and the urge to cheat Good luck ~~~Stephanie 1 PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted June 12, 2013 do the best you can on the pre and post op diet as you deserve it....please just do what the dr advises as its in place for a reason.....it gonna get harder before it gets easier and you will need to have a strong mental attitude to get through it. hang in there. 1 PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbagley531 6 Posted June 12, 2013 Yes I'm doing 3 shakes a day. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEBBIEX164 9 Posted June 12, 2013 The Protein Shakes help a lot. Once you get past day 3 it gets easier. It is also a mind thing. You have to have the right mind set. What helped me a lot was the sugar free Jello, the low sodium chicken broth and the shakes. Trust me they help. 1 PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ Gary 149 Posted June 12, 2013 Day 2 was the hardest for me. Didn't help going to a baseball game where I was surrounded by food. Now on day 6 it is much easier and more like a game to keep going. I'm only on two shakes plus the meal. But I agree the sugar free Jello helps. 1 PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saboo 6 Posted June 12, 2013 I started my diet today as well so far I'm doing ok but the Protein Shakes do help alot 1 aisha1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJRN 79 Posted June 12, 2013 It's day 2 of this pre op diet and I'm ready to slit my wrist. I semi cheated yesterday just from the sheer pain of hunger. I'm allowed 3 oz of meat but as I was putting up the food I cooked I took a big bite of my baked chicken. I'm allowed a half cup of veggies....I ate a cup. I don't know if its just in my head or not but I'm feeling light headed. June 25th can't come soon enough. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk We can be buddies. I'm June 26. Right now I'm doing ok. I can't have any food. Water and Protein drinks. Protein Drinks keep me full. I'm not hungry but every one else eating is VERY HARD! WE CAN DO THIS!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJRN 79 Posted June 13, 2013 I really wish I could eat FOOD! Having a very hard time tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbagley531 6 Posted June 13, 2013 Idk what I would do if I couldn't eat food. More power to you. I can have 2 small meals and 3 shakes a day. I can even have as many cucumbers and mushrooms as I want. No more complaining for me...lol Today is day 3 and I'm feeling 10 times better this morning...I think my mind is in a better place. Everybody's words have really helped me out letting me know I can do this.....and what do u know...I'm doing it. We got this!!!!! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJRN 79 Posted June 13, 2013 YES! We can do this! Stepped on the scale this morning. Down 3 pounds. WOW! That helped me put things in perspective! 12 more days! I have an appointment with my surgeon today! 1 PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbagley531 6 Posted June 13, 2013 11 for me and I meet with mine tomorrow. Do u know what happens in this appointment? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrettyThick1 1,860 Posted June 13, 2013 It's day 2 of this pre op diet and I'm ready to slit my wrist. I semi cheated yesterday just from the sheer pain of hunger. I'm allowed 3 oz of meat but as I was putting up the food I cooked I took a big bite of my baked chicken. I'm allowed a half cup of veggies....I ate a cup. I don't know if its just in my head or not but I'm feeling light headed. June 25th can't come soon enough. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk SF Jello is my life saver! Love the stuff, it satisfies my late night snacking habit and it's filling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrettyThick1 1,860 Posted June 13, 2013 11 for me and I meet with mine tomorrow. Do u know what happens in this appointment? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk You will meet your surgeon and he will explain how the band works (we all know that by now) and things to do and things you should avoid. It's basically a meet and greet so you will be familiar with him or her and their staff. Blood work is drawn and you will probably meet with a counselor. The total time spent on my preop meeting was about 1.5 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aisha1 9 Posted June 13, 2013 Hi, just found this app..... Wish I knew about it earlier. Ok, I'm on day 10 of Pre opp diet. My surgeon only allows for 3 shakes, 1 fruit and 1 cup green veggies. This is to reduce the size of the liver to ensure that he can do key hole surgery rather than opening me up. As I stuffed myself stupid, as this was going to b the last time on my life to eat rubbish, was very concerned with how I would go on such a restrictive diet. Solution: hypnosis! It's been 10 days, and I've had no issues what so ever. I highly recommend it, and hoping it will also make the new transition of small amounts of food long term, easier! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
