Help! Diabetes and Pre-op diet!

[huligoo 75]

I just saw the surgeon yesterday! He put me on Pre-op diet which consists of one Protein shake for Breakfast ; one Protein Shake for dinner and one sensible meal like a lean cuisine or smart ones!

Dr. had said this pre op diet is used to shrink the liver ...I am soo hungry...how am I NOT supposed to crave food feeling like this??

I am on metformin 1000 2x a day; glizpzide 5 mg 2x a day; Insulin NPH 10 units at bedtime once a day

Ive tried the two shakes and lean cuisine today; and I just feel so weak and light headed! I wanna eat a Peanut Butter sandwich so bad right now!

I need advice please!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I just saw the surgeon yesterday! He put me on Pre-op diet which consists of one Protein shake for Breakfast ; one Protein Shake for dinner and one sensible meal like a lean cuisine or smart ones!

Dr. had said this pre op diet is used to shrink the liver ...I am soo hungry...how am I NOT supposed to crave food feeling like this??

I am on metformin 1000 2x a day; glizpzide 5 mg 2x a day; Insulin NPH 10 units at bedtime once a day

Ive tried the two shakes and lean cuisine today; and I just feel so weak and light headed! I wanna eat a Peanut Butter sandwich so bad right now!

I need advice please!

You should read this: The pre-op diet is NOT a punishment ... it's an opportunity.

All of us who went through the two-week preop diet experienced this. Thankfully, it only lasts about 4 days. After that you'll be amazed at how well you feel considering how little you're eating. Don't cheat - it will either prolong how long you have to deal with it or bring the headaches, weakness, and hunger pangs back.

Hang in there - this is a good thing!

[Ivoryowl 13]

I'm on a preoperative diet also, I have a lot of weight to lose before my surgeon will operate. it's a long road for me. I am using the Atkins shakes and 1 healthy choice meal a day. If we go out for dinner, I have a plan of what to eat before we go and that's my one meal a day. It took about a week before a wasn't starving and now it's not a problem. My blood sugar is better also. I have been able to cut my bed time insulin in half! I know this surgery is a new life style that l' m committing to and this diet is practice for what to expect long term afterwards.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Just wanted to mention that my doctor took me off of actoplus/metformin while I was in the hospital. My blood glucose has been less than 105 (usually double-digits) since my surgery. Your mileage may vary but I'm not the first person that has experienced this.

[jessica bowling 24]

My doctor did a low carb diet before surgery to shrink liver which is great for people with sugar and liver issues. It was totally Atkins. I would not been able to make it on shakes 2 weeks before my surgery.

[huligoo 75]

My doctor did a low carb diet before surgery to shrink liver which is great for people with sugar and liver issues. It was totally Atkins. I would not been able to make it on shakes 2 weeks before my surgery.

Do you mind sharing with me some tips on your low carb diet? Im starving!