Pre-op Diet And I'm Freaking Out!

[Mel34 11]

Okay guys!!!

I need some help, guidance, advice, whatever you can give me!!!

I started my preop diet today and I want to eat everything i'm not suppose to!! (2 weeks of high protien/low fat/no carbs and one week of liquids)

Anywhose, I'm so scared I can't do this!! With problems at home and problems at work, i just want to eat to drown my sorrows. I'm stressing waaaay too much!! I know it gets easier but this sucks!! I just want these 3 weeks to go by VERY fast!!

I don't know what to eat or do!! Well, i have it written down and all that, but I don't know what to eat. i know that doesn't make sense, but it's just overwhelming right now.

Has anyone else gone through this???

[Changetome 8]

First, take a deep breath.

Second, go to youtube and review some of the VSG videos for inspiration.

Third, pray, take a relaxing bath, drink some warm Soup, take a walk, play with your kids, read a book (or listen to one on tape)

Fourth, write down a meal plan. Look at your doctor's instruction. Google "liquid Diet" for help. Make sure you have those items on hand.

Do anything to keep your mind straight right now.

Even though I am preop too, these things help me relax.

YOU CAN DO THIS!

[Carrie T 14]

I'm with you! I am a week and a half into my pre op diet and am supposed to start my 3 days of clears tomorrow. I REALLY miss bread! I didn't realize how much I was eating in carbs.

I do have to say, after 4 days of liquids I am losing my cravings and feeling full after my Protein drinks.

So...I am here to say it does get easier!!!

Good Luck!!!

[fluffylibra30 323]

yeah on my liquid diet i was going crazy at first. Didnt really realize just how much i though of food! I have the cleanest house now. Everytime i wanted to eat i would clean something or organize and i painted my fingers and toes, never had smoother legs, deep conditioned my hair, wrote my very best friend a letter, something i hadnt done in years. I took down my christmas decorations. Now im 2 days post op and doing pretty good. Still thinking about bread though

[Mel34 11]

First, take a deep breath. Second, go to youtube and review some of the VSG videos for inspiration. Third, pray, take a relaxing bath, drink some warm Soup, take a walk, play with your kids, read a book (or listen to one on tape) Fourth, write down a meal plan. Look at your doctor's instruction. Google "Liquid Diet" for help. Make sure you have those items on hand. Do anything to keep your mind straight right now. Even though I am preop too, these things help me relax. YOU CAN DO THIS!

I'm trying, i'm trying!! I got home from work and i ate a piece of chicken, and came to the furthest room from the kitchen!! lol

I've been watching movie with my kid all day and i don't even want to get up cuz i'm gonna be tempted to go to the fridge!!

i'm breathing!!! I'm breathing!! I'm breathing!

[Mel34 11]

I'm with you! I am a week and a half into my pre op diet and am supposed to start my 3 days of clears tomorrow. I REALLY miss bread! I didn't realize how much I was eating in carbs. I do have to say, after 4 days of liquids I am losing my cravings and feeling full after my Protein drinks. So...I am here to say it does get easier!!! Good Luck!!!

i miss bread too!!! and it's only been a day!! I just want to get to the point where i'm not craving everything!

[Mel34 11]

yeah on my liquid diet i was going crazy at first. Didnt really realize just how much i though of food! I have the cleanest house now. Everytime i wanted to eat i would clean something or organize and i painted my fingers and toes, never had smoother legs, deep conditioned my hair, wrote my very best friend a letter, something i hadnt done in years. I took down my christmas decorations. Now im 2 days post op and doing pretty good. Still thinking about bread though

I need to make a list of the things i need to do to distract myself!! great idea!!

thanks everyone!!!

[Liliana Arleen 173]

The pre op diet sucks but you get used to it, I even cried the second day LOL, It was very hard for me since I had cook for my husband and my daughter normal yummy foods. I always put inside my head that the diet was for own well being and I got used to it around day 4. You CAN do it You will see that is worth at the end,just think that is only temporary and later you will be able to eat normal The pre op liquid diet is designed to help shrink your liver but also to lose weight They want you to lose some weight before your surgery.

Don't stress out. Drink crystal light and broths and eat all the sugar free popsicles you can. Can you have natural apple sauce? What helped me the most with my 2 week pre op diet was that my surgeon told me if they weight me in and I didn't lose any weight before surgery,they were not going to do my surgery . Relax and think that is a new beginning and a new chance that you are giving yourself to live ,to feel happy,to enjoy your family Happy New year!!!

[LacieMC 136]

Hello! I'm so glad you posted this! I am terrified to start in 4 days. I feel like I am giving up my friend. I know it's stupid and I have to get my head in the game or this VSG is just a waste of time and money...I get that...but you just gave voice to the secret inner thoughts I have not shared with anyone. I know I have eaten enough for a lifetime...I can't put my finger on why I am so food obsessed right now. I have wanted this for over two years. I know I am ready. I am researching a counselor to try to understand myself a little better. anyway- thank you for your brave post. I appreciate it.

[PreciousCargo 55]

I start my pre op diet on January 6. I have started drinking only Protein Drinks during the day and eating a meal at night, mainly vegs and tofu. I am having a headache I think from the withdraw of sugar. It is hard and I am sure to get harder. But for my health and success I do believe it is wise to lose weight and shrink your liver as much as possible. My diet for the two weeks prior to surgery is four Protein drinks, low fat, low carb... low fat yogurt... one cup of vegs and ten spoonfuls of Fiber mixed in Water. So often we use food as comfort and it is a struggle not to grab a handful of fries when I am stressed.

[Jessica_R143 1]

OMG, I have to start my diet today, and leaving the 13th, im so nervous....keep us updated on how your diet is going!!

[Mel34 11]

Happy New Year to everyone! Thanks for ask the advice! I thought I was alone in this! Y'all made me feel a lot better and calmer! I've been avoiding the kitchen all together and I'm getting a lot of help from my family. The only thing right now is that I'm getting bad headaches! I hate it! I know it's cuz of what I'm not eating. I think I can do this.

A can all do this. Don't get me wrong, I'm still freaking out but I think I figured out that I'm more afraid of failing during these 3 Weeks more than anything.

[Mona1978 1]

Hello all,

This is my first post

Im getting my tests done to have my syrgery. Can i start the pre-op diet even if my doctor hasn't asked me to?

[cacilluf 27]

mel34 I'm with you! I start my diet tomorrow after a nutrition class and we have our surgeries close together- mine is jan 17! I only have to do 2 weeks of protien diet though. it will be hard but i keep thinking "all i have to do is survive this hour/day". taking it down to a day to day or hour to hour goal helps me feel better about keeping strict...... Good luck!!! it will all be worth it!!!!!!!

[Catracks 865]

Ugh, I can't imagine having to cook for my husband and daughter during the pre-op diet. They've been so supportive and considerate. Without me asking, they eat up and clear away leftovers immediately. It helps.