Pre-Op Diet Worries

Brandy Gilbert · November 1, 2011

So I started my pre-op diet (high Protein, no carb) last Tuesday. I'm getting sleeved November 8 so I'm excited. However, I've messed up a couple times and had some carbs so now I'm worried about the surgery. I know everything will probably be okay but I'm still nervous. My husband was sleeved almost 2 weeks ago and did great. However, me not so much...any advice?

Brandy

Shennasingh · November 1, 2011

Hi I am having my surgery on Nov 7th and am also on a pre op diet.. At first the NUT told me nothing to eat only 4 Protein shakes per day and 2 servings of sugar free Jello or pudding or broth if I needed it.. Well by the 2nd day I was starving and couldn't deal with the hunger pains so I e-mailed her and she told me that I could have lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and a light Italian dressing when i needed it. I have been eating salad twice per day and have added in chicken about 1 oz. she says it is fine, but I am feeling like if I can have chicken and salad WHY not eat like normal stuff... I know why don't mind me I am just VENTING!!! I will stick to high Protein if I do have to eat something.

You should add me as a friend so we can keep up with each other, and be each other's support.

ravenjeh · November 2, 2011

I didn't even have a pre-op diet and my surgery went fantastic. You will be just fine

cacilluf · November 2, 2011

@shennasingh - That is my biggest fear! I'm getting sleeved in January (my god, 76 more days!) and am terrifed of the 2 week pre-op diet!!! Even when my dr. had me try Adipex after a few days I started getting soooo hungry! If I couldn't do it *with* an appetite supressent, how am I going to do *without* an appetite suppressant!?!?! I'm going to need alot of help from this forum when I start my 2 week diet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sirensiren · November 2, 2011

It's interesting, I had MASSIVE fears of pre-op dieting, but I am 5 days in to it and I'm OK. I was very emotional about the idea of no longer having the option of having the food I enjoy be an option for entertainment- we are likely here because we all can relate to food being an emotional outlet, or a constant self reward we give ourselves. The day I started me pre-op diet I realized "wow, this is it- from here on out I am going to be eating less and less, and I won't have the option to eat things for fun". Obviously, once I am healed and back on solid foods, I have my options- but I will never have a lifestyle where I pig out or stuff myself with food by myself or friends.

It's actually been do-able. I find the pre-op diet has set me in to a mode where I realize I HAVE to eat like this in order to have a safe surgery, it's no longer just about weight.

It's tough when hunger kicks in, but you truly can avoid being hungry with the sugar-free Jello until it's time for your next Protein shake "meal".

Also, try glucomannan- it's (in my opinion) the best Fiber to keep you full without giving you stomach ache or resulting in urgent bathroom use.

I also give myself variety with the things I AM allowed- lots of different types of tea, pre-made Jello in different flavors, sugar-free hard candy to suck on, gum, and sugar-free merenge (sp?) Cookies (all egg white, only 10 calories each!).

I also distract myself by staying busy, reading this forum, and checking out the web for clothes I plan to one day fit in to.