sleeve August 6'ers?

[gamergirl 4,610]

Okay' date=' bet you're sick of seeing my face here.....but, can we talk pre-op diet side effects?

I have the worst gas.....oh my gosh.....thank goodness I"m home today....but seriously, it's soooooo bad....even I don't want to be around me LOL

On the plus side, I have energy to burn.....I don't have caffeine w/d because I don't drink it (I don't avoid it....but I don't drink soda any longer, and not a tea nor coffee drinker.....thankful that's not a problem)

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I would try lactaid pills or lactose free shakes. Those help with the gas. I have shakes, Clear liquids and a veg Soup on my diet. Tired, hungry and sleepy but good other than that

[ShrinkyDinkMe101 82]

Are you using hte Unjury chicken broth? WAs going to order some to see how it tasted so was curious.

No, just regular broth. I should be getting enough Protein from the sweet shakes.< /p>

[gamergirl 4,610]

Are you using hte unjury chicken broth? WAs going to order some to see how it tasted so was curious.

I love the chicken broth from a Unjury. A little finicky as to prep but so tasty and comforting. Worth trying for sure.

[PGee 318]

I would try lactaid pills or lactose free shakes. Those help with the gas. I have shakes, Clear Liquids and a veg Soup on my diet. Tired, hungry and sleepy but good other than that

I used almond milk, so I don't think it's that....however, I found this online: "If the ingredient list includes any of the following ingredients, it has lactose: whey, curds, milk by-products, dry milk solids, and nonfat dry milk powder".......and the powder has whey as the first ingredient......hmmmmm

Thanks!

[ShrinkyDinkMe101 82]

Who's ready for day two of the pre-op diet? Yesterday was much better than I imagined. I just need to keep busier. My family ended up eating fish (hate it) and veggies from the grocery store food bar for dinner, so I didn't have to make it.

[lubelu 55]

Veg in a Tomato chipotle sauce tonight. No fats oils or carbs. Everything on my no carb veg list and a Optifast Soup.

I felt satisfied. Although a tortilla and guacamole would have been perfect sides too. Haha

Not feeling too hungry. But with an increase of fibre, and vegetables I have. .... Um.... Hw does one put it....... Excessive gas! Sweet Lordy lord!

I'm feeling pretty good. Lots and lots of Water.

Good luck with day 3 x

[Kimmy1813 77]

Who's ready for day two of the pre-op diet? Yesterday was much better than I imagined. I just need to keep busier. My family ended up eating fish (hate it) and veggies from the grocery store food bar for dinner, so I didn't have to make it.

I'm doing a little better today than yesterday. I was so cranky and couldn't imagine how I was going to get through 2 weeks of this, if I could barely get through one day

[mbacs82 3]

I don't start my liver reduction diet till Saturday so needless to say... Going to be some food funerals. I did however try the Protein Shake this morning. Surprisingly it's not bad at all... I'm mixing mine with silk almond milk.. And felt full. :-D

August 6th is coming up so fast!

[yamgirl 8]

August 6th date for me too. 2nd day of preop diet. Feeling tired and cranky. Not hungry but desiring food. Everyone at work ordered a huge Italian feast and I really want some. How ur gets easier.

[ShrinkyDinkMe101 82]

I'm doing a little better today than yesterday. I was so cranky and couldn't imagine how I was going to get through 2 weeks of this, if I could barely get through one day

I looked at the stats on the Carnation Breakfast Essentials...you're probably starving to death if they are just mixed with Water (60 cal, 12 carb, 5 pro). The point of this diet is to put yourself into ketosis through high protein/low carb. That's what is going to shrink your liver. I'm mainly using the EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control drinks from Walmart (110 cal, 6 carb, 17 pro). I also ordered Celebrate Vitamins ENS packets. I tried the Cake Batter one yesterday and it was pretty good (140 cal, 9 carb, 25 pro). The fruit Punch Protein I tried yesterday was yucky, but had a LOT of Protein. The protein will keep you from feeling hungry.

[Pangur 19]

2nd day of liquid pre-op and the caffeine headache is still around. I felt "sloshy" last night which almost made me feel sick at my stomach.....blech! Had warm Soup at lunch which was awesome and somehow comforted me. I am going to have a fruit smoothie tonight and am hoping that will be as awesome as I think it will be.

I found out my surgery will be at 2:00 p.m. on the 6th and that I will be taken down to pre-op at 12:30 p.m. Does anyone know how long the actual procedure lasts? Just curious as they said that I would be in pre-op about 1.5 hours, in post-op about 1.5 hours and in the operative area about 4-5 hours altogether.

Thanks!

[Kimmy1813 77]

I looked at the stats on the Carnation Breakfast Essentials...you're probably starving to death if they are just mixed with Water (60 cal, 12 carb, 5 pro). The point of this diet is to put yourself into ketosis through high protein/low carb. That's what is going to shrink your liver. I'm mainly using the EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control drinks from Walmart (110 cal, 6 carb, 17 pro). I also ordered Celebrate Vitamins ENS packets. I tried the Cake Batter one yesterday and it was pretty good (140 cal, 9 carb, 25 pro). The fruit Punch Protein I tried yesterday was yucky, but had a LOT of Protein. The protein will keep you from feeling hungry.

The carnation is what I'm required to drink unfortunately....I even asked my NUT if I was allowed to add some unflavored Protein powder to it and she said absolutely not. I don't like the idea of going two weeks with really no protein to speak of. That seems ridiculous to me. But I'm going to push through it

[ShrinkyDinkMe101 82]

The carnation is what I'm required to drink unfortunately....I even asked my NUT if I was allowed to add some unflavored Protein powder to it and she said absolutely not. I don't like the idea of going two weeks with really no Protein to speak of. That seems ridiculous to me. But I'm going to push through it

That's a bummer! It's interesting to see who is allowed what. Hope you have a better day today. Did you get the bad storms we had last night? Part of our neighbor's fence blew down!

[ShrinkyDinkMe101 82]

2nd day of liquid pre-op and the caffeine headache is still around. I felt "sloshy" last night which almost made me feel sick at my stomach.....blech! Had warm Soup at lunch which was awesome and somehow comforted me. I am going to have a fruit smoothie tonight and am hoping that will be as awesome as I think it will be.

I found out my surgery will be at 2:00 p.m. on the 6th and that I will be taken down to pre-op at 12:30 p.m. Does anyone know how long the actual procedure lasts? Just curious as they said that I would be in pre-op about 1.5 hours, in post-op about 1.5 hours and in the operative area about 4-5 hours altogether.

Thanks!

I was told mymorocedure will last 45 mins to an hour. I'm having single incision through the belly button, though.

[PGee 318]

Single incision? How exciting! I'm having laproscopic and should be 1 hour for the procedure.

AND I HAVE to ask.................is anyone else's tummy doing summersaults/grumbling? I'm actually embarrassed because other people hear it......last night I was in line at the store and the person behind me asked "what the hell was that? did you hear it?"......I played dumb......sorry, didn't hear a thing LOL

Day 1 went well, and day 2 even better......I had an epiphany last night......since I am allowed 2c of yogurt a day, a thought crossed my mind........1 serving of Protein powder (choc), mixed in with the yogurt (either 1/2 or 1 cup) was a bit like pudding.....so I was able to sit down and eat something with hubby rather than drink my dinner.....I was quite happy about that.

Although it's going very good, I am still jealous of those of you who have a small meal with actual food LOL We can do this 8/6 sleevers! Enjoy your day!