My Self-Imposed Preop Diet.

[Patrick Curl 424]

Today was day 1, & my stomach is a little cranky. A little bit of the runs. Energy is low, and I feel a little shaky. I so wanted to cheat but I think I'm through the worst of it today.

For Breakfast I had a Protein shake made with Water, it was kinda yucky.

For lunch I mixed it with chocolate slim fast, which was much better. Had same for dinner.

Cals: 740, carbs: 59, fat: 15, protein: 95..

Water: 70 oz.

I really hope I can keep motivated till sleeve-day.

[DuranFan1969 119]

I hope you had more to eat/drink today than just the Protein shakes! My pre-op diet is a mix of 2 shakes a day, plus SF pudding, SF Jello, SF applesauce, Gatorade, popsicles, broth and oatmeal (not over 80 calories though). Are you eating similar things or just doing the shakes?

[PEvette 297]

you can have SF Jello and popsciles too....I have a 14-day required diet, but I started it a week early....the first 3 days were ok...day 4 I felt the wall approaching, day 5 I gave in to Taco Bell, and put myself in a food coma for 4 hours...your body feels ick when you go 4 day cleaning it then eat regular food....

Got back on track on Saturday, and was challenged today, but I'm still on it!!

my doctor allows me 4-5 Protein shakes a day along with SF Jello and popsciles and beef or chicken broth....I'm to eat something every 2 to 2.5 hours....so when my stomach growls, I reach for something..

I've been staying at 800 cals per day

[New_Hope 54]

Today was day 1' date=' & my stomach is a little cranky. A little bit of the runs. Energy is low, and I feel a little shaky. I so wanted to cheat but I think I'm through the worst of it today.

For Breakfast I had a Protein shake made with Water, it was kinda yucky.

For lunch I mixed it with chocolate slim fast, which was much better. Had same for dinner.

Cals: 740, carbs: 59, fat: 15, protein: 95..

Water: 70 oz.

I really hope I can keep motivated till sleeve-day.[/quote']

This is my first day also. My NUT said I could mix my Protein Shake with sugar free silk almond milk Only 35 calories per cup. Makes the shake much better.

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

Looks like you did good! Mine was supposed to be around 650 calories with at least 70 g Protein, less than 60 g carbs & less than 15 g fat. I didn't have a fatty liver, so I could've done regular food, but I was going through final exams at the time and I didn't want to weigh & measure food that much, so I stuck mainly to Protein shakes. I did sometimes have a few slices of deli ham or SF Jello, but I counted everything toward my calories even though I know some doctors don't count the SF Jello toward calories.

Anyway, it seems like you're off to a great start! It is much harder to get through the pre-op diet than to follow the plan after surgery - at least it was for me! Keep it up!! :-)

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I was on an eating less diet for about 12 weeks and did 1 day of liquid the day before my surgery.

[Patrick Curl 424]

Thanks. My doctor does not have any pre op diets, but I want to be sure I can do the liquid diet after the surgery, plus being 650, every pound I lose before lessens chances of complications, and will make recovery easier.

[Patrick Curl 424]

I hope you had more to eat/drink today than just the Protein shakes! My pre-op diet is a mix of 2 shakes a day' date=' plus SF pudding, SF Jello, SF applesauce, Gatorade, popsicles, broth and oatmeal (not over 80 calories though). Are you eating similar things or just doing the shakes? [/quote']

No just shakes for today.

[Patrick Curl 424]

I hope you had more to eat/drink today than just the Protein shakes! My pre-op diet is a mix of 2 shakes a day' date=' plus SF pudding, SF Jello, SF applesauce, Gatorade, popsicles, broth and oatmeal (not over 80 calories though). Are you eating similar things or just doing the shakes? [/quote']

No just shakes for today.

[need2change 18]

Today was my first liquid day, too! Little rough this evening, but I'll make it. 3 nasty BariEssential shakes (2 with skim milk and 1 with water), 2 s/f popsicles, 64 oz. Crystal Lite, 32 oz Water and waaaay too many thought bubbles of the things I can no longer eat (at least I mentally pushed the thoughts out of the way - normally I would give in!).

... and on another note, I've lost count of the times I've had to potty today but at least I've not had any other bathroom issues! Whew!!

[Patrick Curl 424]

Yeah, I hear you, I was unloading a lot of Fluid too. I always get very diuretic on low carb diets. I will probably lose 20 this week in Water alone, which will make my swollen joints feel better so I can do more when working out.

[need2change 18]

Hey - every lb. gone is one less lb. we have to haul around, right!!?? I'm raising a mental champagne toast to all of us today who made it through a day on liquids!

[New_Hope 54]

Today was my first liquid day, too! Little rough this evening, but I'll make it. 3 nasty BariEssential shakes (2 with skim milk and 1 with water), 2 s/f popsicles, 64 oz. Crystal Lite, 32 oz Water and waaaay too many thought bubbles of the things I can no longer eat (at least I mentally pushed the thoughts out of the way - normally I would give in!).

... and on another note, I've lost count of the times I've had to potty today but at least I've not had any other bathroom issues! Whew!!

Need2Change, what day is your surgery, and what Dr. are you using? I'm going to Stowers and my surgery is on the 5th

[Patrick Curl 424]

I'm on Day 4 now of liquids - getting rough, hope it becomes easier. My wife had Arby's and I so just wanted a roast beef sandwich.. gladly would've just eaten the meat tossed the bun.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Hey Patrick, brother, you will do great. One thing to keep in mind though, your post op diet will be pretty restrictive. You won't be able to consume the nutrients & Protein your body needs for a while. I would consider adding some lean meats (like fish) to you're diet, and maybe even a high quality multi Vitamin. I love your drive and dedication....... You are an inspiration.