Help! Struggling to be ready for pre-op diet

[mamamareli 144]

I've been trying to prep for my 2 week Optifast diet by switching to 2 Protein Shakes and a healthy dinner. Yeah right!!! I start out great then blow it by the afternoon! Should I even bother before next Wednesday (when I start optifast)? I'm so emotional about this surgery. Im not having a total food funeral but I'm not doing what I set my mind to, either. How did you feel just before your Pre-op diet and/or surgery? I am all over the map!!!

[JennaG0902 8]

If it is stressing you out that bad, I would not pre pre diet. Just wait until you start your Optifast. It was hard for me not to have a food funeral everyday and I eventually realized that I was just making it that much harder on myself for after surgery. I was a nervous wreck the day of surgery and considered walking out of the hospital a few times lol. Just take a breather, and think about all the good things that are about to come for you!! I am 31 days out and down 35 pounds. You can do this!!!

[danelle235 79]

This is exactly how I'm feeling... I'm on week one of 4 week diet, (2weeks high protien, 2 weeks fluids) and I'm feeling SO much anxiety... As I'm sitting in the DRIVE THRU today I'm saying to myself, you're not hungry. You're stressed. You want to eat this to relieve stress. And then I did. ugh.

[winnada 10]

Sniff... Sniff...

I'm in the same boat.... I've worked so hard for 6 months to get this done, I'm approved, have a date 4/30... I'm at the 2 week liquid diet part.

I'm so emotional... I'm feeling out of touch... Feeling like... Well... Like ....

Can I really live this way? Is it going to be this hard AFTER? I've been pumped and jazzed with the Goal Ahead of me... But now... Less than 2 weeks... I'm worried that I won't be able to live like this.

[danelle235 79]

I have to believe (at least from what I've heard) it won't be 'like this' forever... we need a veteran to chime in and offer up some words of wisdom!!

[winnada 10]

You know... Thinking about it... I feel the EXACT way I did in the few weeks before I had my first child.

3 weeks before she was born I started thinking...

1. I'm not ready

2. What if I'm not good at this

3. How could I give up 'MY LIFE' ... The only way of life I e ever known!

Long story short... I would not change my decision to have my daughter in my life ( or my son who followed shortly after ).

Life is about choices... Following through on our decisions. I believe that God has lead me to where I am currently, has cleared the path for me ( as the approval process was without any issues- even when I tried to dream some problems up ) and has blessed me with the loving supportive husband, brother, sister.

I'm going to take it on!

One hour at a time! I've always thought I was an 'displaced alcoholic' - food being my addiction.

I'm going to take it hour by hour, which quickly turns in to days, weeks and one day... I will notice its been YEARS!

[danelle235 79]

You're absolutely right. Excellent point.

[Paula/KS 4]

I can relate. I am day 4 of my pre-op diet and feel exhausted. My surgery is april 29 and have been a little emotional. I just think how much better I am going to feel and what a better quality of life I will have.

[LanaMae 24]

I'm on day day 9 of my 14-day pre-op diet (800 calories or less/day) and feel most fatigued at night. Are you all taking your Vitamins like you should? And getting in your Water? Even mild dehydration will fatigue you, make you irritable or weepy.

[winnada 10]

Yea... Feel like I could swim away!!! Lol.

I'm EXHAUSTED by 4 ( I work at 6 am ). Can not seem to sleep enough.

[JennaG0902 8]

How are you 2 coming along? This week is the big week for you!!! I am down 42 pounds now and for the 1st time in 11 years, my weight does NOT start with a 3!! That felt amazing to see that # on the scale! I am so excited for you guys!

[nursepez 152]

I found the two weeks before surgery and the two weeks after surgery to be the hardest. I was full of uncertainties and even a little regret. Not to mention it was difficult to stay on that Pre-op diet!

But put it in perspective. One month out of your life is nothing compared to the lifetime of wonderful change ahead for you. Try to focus on anything and everything...but food. Get busy with life...not food. You can do this.

And suddenly 9 weeks pass and you realize that you weigh less right this minute than you have in over a decade. That's my story and I'm sticking to it...:-)

[opal_m 38]

Jenna that is amazing !!! Congrats to you for sticking with it. I am pre op just finished labs yesterday . I will be placed on pre op diet to shrink liver in the coming weeks. I hope to be scheduled for surgery by June

[JennaG0902 8]

Thank you and good luck to you!

[Paula/KS 4]

Thank you, I feel like I have been so emotional like someone has died. I havent told my parents yet because they will probably not agree with my choice only my husband and kids know. Maybe I will feel better getting it off my chest cuz I know I wouldnt feel right going thru this type of surgery and them not knowing.