Day 1 Of Pre-Op Diet!

[Kat Crowder 34]

I'm a little leery of this, since a lot of folks have said this is the hardest part. Plus, tomorrow I have 2 tests that require food-and-drink fasting, so after my first day of 600-900 cals I go without food and Water for 14 hours, then quick squeak in a shake before fasting for another 6 hours. Kinda tough. Going to make it, though! :-)

[Pennie 66]

You know what, though? Making it through the pre-op diet will really give you a good feeling of accomplishment. Think of it as your last "diet" without the help of the sleeve.

You'll do great! The first few days are the toughest, then it gets easier.

How long are you on the pre-op diet?

[Delta_35 129]

I went through the same thing last week! I had to fast all day Tuesday for pre-op testing and then the next day go straight to the 2 week liquid diet. It is hard but you can do it! I have had minimal issues; the only thing that I have really wanted or missed is salad, which I did give in one day and have. But hey, I ain’t perfect ! My diet consist of Opti-fast, which is four shakes, a Protein Bar, and a pack of Soup. The food taste pretty decent. Also be sure to try variety! I know on my diet I can also have sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles, so I am going to pick that up today! You can do this, trust me! When is your surgery date???

[MinaT 669]

I had all the pre-op stuff done. I had an upper GI Saturday and my tummy is still sore. Last week I was given the Meal Replacements, Wed. I will get the spirometer to take to the hospital and I'm just waiting on the surgery date, which I get on Thursday. I got a variety of shakes, pudding & Soup, I was given enough to last 14 days. I was told we get only a choice of three per day, plus liquids. I hear everyone say two weeks, but I see such discrepancy in days, two weeks are 10 days for some and 14 for others, I'm sincerely hoping it's only 10 days because i want the surgery in May not June. The wait until this Thursday to find out the surgery day is the longest part of this almost 7 month ordeal lol.

[Kat Crowder 34]

Thanks, all - today is Day 1 of 14, with my surgery on May 21. I'm very excited! I get 4-5 Bariatric Advantage shakes + other clear and sugar free liquids (Jello, popsicles, too). My last unsleeved diet, a great way to look at it.

I'm wondering how I'm going to feel about working out these next two weeks before surgery. I'm going to miss my pole dance classes while I'm recuperating, I hope I'm up for it while I'm pre-op, but a lot of folks have mentioned being really weak. I probably can throw another Protein shake in if I'm exerting myself in class - extra Protein shouldn't be too bad. I'll talk to the nutritionist.

[Kat Crowder 34]

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[Delta_35 129]

I have exercised everyday on the Pre-op except yesterday. I will warn you, u may feel a little weak but just thrown in another shake or a small salad, and you will be fine. Since I am not sure when I will be cleared to exercise again, I refuse to stop! lol