Pre-op diet

[uneeklime 3]

Did anyone else have difficulties sticking with the pre op diet? I'm on day 3 and I feel so sick! I feel weak, starving, and miserable! I keep trying to visualize that in a year from now I won't even remember feeling like this, but I'm just so hungry! Any tips??

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Day three is the WORST day when you're going very low calorie or low carb like most preop diets are. Once your body realizes you're not giving in, you'll feel better. I promise, It will get better from here on out. Just keep your eyes on the prize.

[ascooke 50]

Try sugarfree Jello and popsicles to help with your hunger and cravings. Make sure you are getting at least 60 grams of Protein and all your Water. It does get better after day 3.

[MrsGina 101]

I munched on a lot of celery, I was also allowed all the eggs and low fat cheese I wanted.

[SoonerSleever2013 1]

I was sooo much better on Day 5. Had a few yo-yo days- but hanging in there!

Drinking tea & lots of fluids helped me. You must accept the hourly (or more often) trips to the baño. My company's Water bill MUST be higher this month! ha ha. You keep reminding yourself that you are doing this for your health & it's OK to be a bit grumpy these days

On a couple of nights that I could not fall asleep bc I was so hungry, I scrambled an egg. I did it early in the diet. Afraid to eat anything close to the surgery date since we don't have to take that crazy laxative to clear ya out before surgery.

I'm finishingDay 9- 1 day to go & then VSG-Day!

Good luck!! Force be with you!