Help For A Newbie! Pre Op Diet.

[jen86 1]

Hi all, 7 days into the Optifast diet and struggling!

Dietician said I need to be on this for 4 weeks prior to surgery. And finding it very difficult.I have been pureeing turnip, parsnip, carrot, corn, sweet potato and pumpkin. Majority of the vegies I am not allowed. And having this as my 2 cups of veggies per day. Is this going to hinder weight loss or cause any complications with my surgery? I am finding it very very difficult to go with just 3 shakes per day and no puree.

She has allowed me to have 2 pieces of fruit extra per day, as I was suffering low blood sugar and fainted twice. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thankyou in advance!

[Bronco0605 135]

I am not sure what to say to you about the veggies BUT I am on the new directions pre-op which is very close to Optifast. I have shakes, bars, and Soup this week and only shakes and soup next week. I am having a really hard time too. Just try your best to hang in there. You are not alone! I have also felt faint but not passed out. I have had daily headaches and a serious Migraine. I am sorry you have to stay on the diet for so long. I have cheated too and it wasn't veggies, I am not even allowed any veggies or fruit nothing outside the 4 servings of shakes/soup/bar.

[graphix1 6]

I'm on day 11 of 3-4 Protein Shakes per day and the rest clear fluids, sugar free and fat free. Lots of Water. The first 3 days were the hardest. I gave up diet soda after 30 years, cold turkey. The headaches get better. Hang in there. My pre op is 2 weeks long and I've lost 14 lbs so far.