How Longs Is Your Pre-Op Diet?

[4mydogs 10]

3 weeks for me. I start it on April 17th.

[Newfoundlove 95]

My doctor has us on a high Protein, low carb diet. I don't have to drink Protein Shakes, just high protein foods and keeping carbs to 40 grams per day. They gave me a two week menu to follow and it's actually pretty decent and easy to follow.

[suzcomptime 17]

Two weeks of Protein Shakes and liquids. 1 day of Clear Liquids, nothing after midnight day of surgery. sugar free Jello and popsicles are OK for the two week period. I plan on blending my Protein shakes with ice to eat with a spoon instead of drinking them for the times I feel I need to eat something.

[wanttolose32 15]

I am on the 2nd week of my diet and it is kicking my butt. Sometimes I just want to quit, but I have a good support system so that is good.

[NJsharon 119]

2 weeks of healthy food (low fat, small portions, cut out sugar, low sodium etc)

3 days before liquid only diet.

Nothing after midnight the night before surgery.

[Kelligirl 3]

Ok started my 1st day of my 2 week of liquids and I was not prepared. Went to the store and have everything now and will get started tomorrow. Gosh I could do a low carb for 2 weeks, but this is going to be a huge struggle for me. Need prayer please, thanks everyone!

[Joni 94]

Hi Kelli - I'm on my 5th day. I agonized over it for a month before it was here. I'm not gonna lie, it's very hard, but I really thought it was going to be a whole lot worse than it actually is. I'm not hungry. and I thank God for that. I'll say a prayer for you. You can do this!

[LukkiDuzIt 6]

2 weeks. im on day 11 and its not that bad anymore. more mental than physical..

[urbandecayno5 40]

One week

[Doreykn 113]

10 days on a liquid diet...

[kb7274 27]

I have a higher BMI.. I am instructed to go on it starting tomorrow, 4 Weeks.. and doc wants me to lose 40lbs in that time frame

[Kelligirl 3]

Hi Kelli - I'm on my 5th day. I agonized over it for a month before it was here. I'm not gonna lie' date=' it's very hard, but I really thought it was going to be a whole lot worse than it actually is. I'm not hungry. and I thank God for that. I'll say a prayer for you. You can do this![/quote']

Thanks Joni, end of day 2 and I can't believe I haven't chewed food. Down 9 pounds, dang I must be full of Water...lol. But it's getting better. My deal is I trade vices. When I diet I smoke, I am not a smoker, but I have smoked the last 2 days. Ugh, my surgery can't come soon enough. I'm glad to have a place to vent with no judgement and understanding. Thanks!

[urbandecayno5 40]

Thanks Joni' date=' end of day 2 and I can't believe I haven't chewed food. Down 9 pounds, dang I must be full of Water...lol. But it's getting better. My deal is I trade vices. When I diet I smoke, I am not a smoker, but I have smoked the last 2 days. Ugh, my surgery can't come soon enough. I'm glad to have a place to vent with no judgement and understanding. Thanks![/quote']

You can smoke that close to getting the sleeve?

Im an ex smoker(smoked for 5 years quit 2 years ago) and I was told if I smoked I can't get the surgery..I wont lie I also use to smoke while dieting and this pre op diet is killing me

[Kelligirl 3]

You can smoke that close to getting the sleeve?

Im an ex smoker(smoked for 5 years quit 2 years ago) and I was told if I smoked I can't get the surgery..I wont lie I also use to smoke while dieting and this pre op diet is killing me

My papers say nothing about not smoking, but I will reread to double check. To be realistic I really doubt all sleevers are non smokers or could quit smoking and start liquid pre-op diet at the same time. Many of smokers have surgery every day. I am not worried about 3 cigs to get me threw.

[Kelligirl 3]

My papers say nothing about not smoking' date=' but I will reread to double check. To be realistic I really doubt all sleevers are non smokers or could quit smoking and start liquid pre-op diet at the same time. Many of smokers have surgery every day. I am not worried about 3 cigs to get me threw.[/quote']

Ugh, you are right no smoking. I am having issues. Need more prayers. I can do this.