Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Any help would be awesome!



Recommended Posts

So tomorrow is the day I start the pre op diet. I was hoping I could get some advise, quotes, tips, tricks....anything that you found out that was of help thanks!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So tomorrow is the day I start the pre op diet. I was hoping I could get some advise, quotes, tips, tricks....anything that you found out that was of help thanks!

Just stick to the diet so your liver can shrink. That is very important. Keep a smile on your face and remember that your new life will be starting very soon! Debbie

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The pre op diet is not a lot of fun. The first 3 days or so we're the worst. I was so hungry which I could deal with but I had a constant headache. But after the first 3 days or so my body got kinda used to it so it has definitely gotten better. You can do it. Just stick to the plan your surgeon has laid out for you and just think in two weeks you shouldn't even have the whole hunger thing bothering you. Feel free to hit me up anytime with questions. I'd be glad to answer if I can. Good luck!

Ashley

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Try to find a Protein Drink that you really like, it will be so much easier. Also you can buy sugar free Syrup and make some snow cone ices for a treat. And start walking now. Good luck

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

For me, the pre-op diet was the hardest because it was a dramatic change and I was hungry and craving food. But, I followed my plan exactly and did not cheat even once because I wanted the best chance at a complication-free surgery, which I had. After surgery, you will not be hungry, so it is so much easier to follow the post-op diet. So my advice is just stick with your plan and focus on the reason you are having the surgery when you are having a rough moment- this is the first big step in taking back the control that food and obesity have over you! You can do this!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks so much guys! I am so ready for this! :) I fasted for extended period of time before so I know how it is! I just wish I could fast forward to the surgery :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ashleylynn1987

When did y have surgery?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ashleylynn1987

When did y have surgery?

I haven't had mine yet. Mine is this coming Tuesday on the 20th.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I got really sick of the sweetness of the shakes so i kept broth handy. I think the savory factor and the warmth helped fill me up. I tried to space my shakes apart evenly so I never got too hungry. I would have one at 9:00, 11:00, 1:30, 3:30, 6:00. Sort of evenly spaced. Also drink lots of Water. And one more thing, avoid caffeine. It will only make you hungry. Plus you are supposed to be off it for surgery anyway. Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ashleylynn1987

When did y have surgery?

What day is yours on cheeze82?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That's awesome. Getting close!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I think I may of been the only person to ween herself off food about 5 weeks before surgery I replaced one meal with a shake for 2 weeks then three weeks before I did two shakes and one meal. Then two weeks before surgery was the liquid diet I was able to eat one cup of cottage cheese (nonfat) a day or Greek yogurt plus 2 shakes. If I was hungry I'd eat some sugar free Jello. I also drank Water through the day it made it very easy. The two days before surgery I did the clear liquid diet and used the ready made Isopure to stay full since it has a lot of Protein. I weighed 283 5 weeks before surgery and the day of surgery( monday 8/12/13) I weighed 263. Which I was actually very proud of..

Good luck!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Take it one choice at a time. I know when I look at the entire picture 2wks, it gets more overwhelming. When I say for this moment I am going to eat what the dr ordered..

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That's awesome Italian girl! Proud of you

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×