Pre-Op diet is making me weak, suggestions please.

[Patienlywtng on my Curves 73]

I feel absolutely horrible. What does dehydration feel like cause I think i'm there? I got nauseous in the middle of the night while sleeping. From What???? I have been on Protein shakes made with Water since Tuesday and just Water. Two more days then I can add broths and diluted juices, crystal light and Decaf teas.

But in the meantime what do I do? Everthing is a chore to do zapping what little energy I do have. I have so much to prepare before Tuesday, please advise.

[caramelbaby10181 30]

I feel absolutely horrible. What does dehydration feel like cause I think i'm there? I got nauseous in the middle of the night while sleeping. From What???? I have been on Protein shakes made with Water since Tuesday and just Water. Two more days then I can add broths and diluted juices, crystal light and Decaf teas.

But in the meantime what do I do? Everthing is a chore to do zapping what little energy I do have. I have so much to prepare before Tuesday, please advise.

Yesterday was my second day on my pre op clear liquid diet. All I wanted to do was stay in the bed. I live in the midwest and we go hit with a huge snow storm, so I couldnt go anywhere because my car was stuck. I took a nap hoping that would help, but when I woke up, I didnt want to get out the bed. I have a 5 and 7 year old, so they werent having that. Anyhow, I found that getting up and drinking some of my Protein Drink helped get a little energy. I mix mine with Almond milk or fat free milk,never water. Try making your Protein Drink with milk. Im lactose intolerant so I buy accordingly, and it allows me to get milk in without the reprocussions.

[Patienlywtng on my Curves 73]

Surgeon's orders are with Water that is the only reason I'm doing so. I'm supposed to do 3-6 per day. The most I have gotten in were 4 and some Isopure.

I'm gonna keep pressing but do not want an ER bill before surgery. Just doesn't make sense.

[moregoodtimes 331]

Some carbs are still important so maybe use real milk 1% to mix your shakes... Or g2 for the extra few carbs and other nutrients. An extra quality pre mixed shake might help. The goal thenpreop is to drastically cut the carbs and for some, to lose weight so if you are doing that, your good to go... But you still need to be nourished enough to be able to walk into the hospital!

[Susie in Lima 320]

Hope you feel better soon. If you are getting at least 4 in, and the dr said between 3-6 that is good I would think. I hope your energy increases soon! Did the surgeon order a specific brand of shake? I am assuming he did. If so, it wouldnt hurt to call and ask him about other options. HUGs!

[Patienlywtng on my Curves 73]

Some carbs are still important so maybe use real milk 1% to mix your shakes... Or g2 for the extra few carbs and other nutrients. An extra quality pre mixed shake might help. The goal thenpreop is to drastically cut the carbs and for some, to lose weight so if you are doing that, your good to go... But you still need to be nourished enough to be able to walk into the hospital!

I agree. At this rate they will be rolling me in. I did drink some diluted juice. I figure that wouldn't hurt since I can have that on Monday anyway.

[Patienlywtng on my Curves 73]

Hope you feel better soon. If you are getting at least 4 in, and the dr said between 3-6 that is good I would think. I hope your energy increases soon! Did the surgeon order a specific brand of shake? I am assuming he did. If so, it wouldnt hurt to call and ask him about other options. HUGs!

Susie, thanks for the hugs!

My shakes have been made with Syntrax nectar. They all have been tasty to say the least. I have some Pure Protein in there that I can't tolerate with Water or milk, but will check the carb content and see if that will help. I thought about buying the Body Fortress, but I don't know how it tastes. I don't want to tubs of Protein that I don't like just wasting.

And it's not 4 everyday. I know that I need to push more, but I'm getting to the place where I can't stand the smell. *horrible*

[caramelbaby10181 30]

Surgeon's orders are with Water that is the only reason I'm doing so. I'm supposed to do 3-6 per day. The most I have gotten in were 4 and some Isopure.< /p>

I'm gonna keep pressing but do not want an ER bill before surgery. Just doesn't make sense.

Only with Water? That sucks!

[caramelbaby10181 30]

Susie, thanks for the hugs!

My shakes have been made with Syntrax nectar. They all have been tasty to say the least. I have some Pure Protein in there that I can't tolerate with Water or milk, but will check the carb content and see if that will help. I thought about buying the Body Fortress, but I don't know how it tastes. I don't want to tubs of Protein that I don't like just wasting.

And it's not 4 everyday. I know that I need to push more, but I'm getting to the place where I can't stand the smell. *horrible*

I use body fortress. Good stuff. Tastes better than a vanilla slim fast. I just bought another tub at Walmart.< /p>

[moregoodtimes 331]

I agree. At this rate they will be rolling me in. I did drink some diluted juice. I figure that wouldn't hurt since I can have that on Monday anyway.

Just be careful with juice. Cutting it with Water helps, but will still cause a sugar peak and when you crash youll be hungry so will work yourself into a viscious cycle. Ok in a pinch, but best go with gatorade, g2 and milk. My energy level got way too low so doc made these suggestions. Good luck... Feel better.

[Patienlywtng on my Curves 73]

Only with Water? That sucks!

It's not as bad as you think. The nectar flavors can be made with milk or Water. I had Roadside Lemonade, Pink Grapefruit, Fuzzy Navel, Crystal Sky and strawberry Kiwi. So I think milk would not be a good choice for those flavors. LOL

I'll go get the Body Fortress because I don't want to force that Pure Protein down. No way!

[HypnotizingHazel 39]

I start my liquid diet Thursday. I've been nauseous and having diarrhea. I'm a nurse, but it makes no sense to me why it's happening. I'm hoping that maybe I just have a bug (

[kndi86 20]

I have not had any luck with Protein at all until I bought a bottle of raspberry Isopure and added some sugar free blue berry raspberry crystal light. Now I feel like I can actually make it through these last two days pre op and enjoy my protein.

[aussie 11]

Hello from Australia, I'm 3 days into my 2 week pre op liquid diet. Feeling very low in energy but I have also just worked two nights - I'm a nurse.

I have to have 3 Protein Drinks with Water only. Here in Australia you have to use Optifast and I really dislike it but I'm pushing through it. One post I saw a lady said she could eat her finger off. I think I'm at that stage! My surgery is on 3/08/13.

[NurseGrace 509]

The only thing that made me feel better was to sleep more. I know not everyone can do that, but if you can catch a nap or get to bed early you should.