huligoo 75 Posted June 12, 2013 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonRodolfo 1,416 Posted June 12, 2013 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivoryowl 13 Posted June 12, 2013 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonRodolfo 1,416 Posted June 12, 2013 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessica bowling 24 Posted June 12, 2013 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huligoo 75 Posted June 12, 2013 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
