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!

[DirtyHarriett 94]

Try cooking the correct vegetables in chicken broth. Flavor them with low sodium seasoning and blending that. Or just eat them that way. Put broccoli, green Beans, zucchini, celery and onions in the mix. Excellent and not cheating.

[gomekast 559]

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!

All of the veggies you have listed here make me gain weight. I'd stick to the greens only. They pack more nutrients per calorie. Broccoli, spinach and kale are 3 powerhouse greens. They have more Protein per calorie than any other vegetable.

Good luck. You'll figure it out, just stick with your program directions.

[CrissyRing77 232]

Gosh I don't know, I'm five days into my two week Optifast but I have 4 shakes, 1 bar and 1 Soup packet, no other food no veggies...I'm just now starting to get very tired! As much as I'd give an arm and leg for veggies like you have, seems 3 shakes to eat which is only 42 Grams of Protein might be why you are so hungry...I know I'm not helping much but just wanted to say I feel for ya! I miss having real food! Everything on this is so sweet and I'm not a sweets person :/ But everytime I get down in the dumps I remember why I'm having to go through this...I just keep my eye on the prize- when all is said and done these two weeks will be a distant memory! Hang in there!

[jen86 1]

Hi All, Thankyou so much for all your advise, I emailed my dietitian today with the advice of 4 shakes or 4 Optifast items per day and she said this is a good idea if it can keep me on track! Thank God! Made my day, I think 4 of them plus 2 banana's or and apple instead will see me thru, I have never been a big veggie eater! I can stomach pumpkin, peas and sweet potato, corn and capsicum but thats about it! and it sucks that most of them are off the list =(

3 weeks left to go! nervous

[dropdeadweightdiva 150]

I'm on Optifast too I get 4/day and up to 2 cups of raw cucumber spinach or celery.. and as much clears 0 cal's and broth as I can drink. I have 22 days of this... If you are interested we have a 'secret' Facebook group full of people currently on some kind of pre-op.. We're a great group of folks and no negative nellies in the bunch.. if you want some extra support please message me your email and I will invite you.. We currently have just over a hundred members..We're always welcoming new members with open arms.. It's a safe place to add to your support system.. We have some December sleevers as well so we're not limited to November... I wish you all the best and good luck in your journey

[caroline2 89]

Would you be able to sub a shake for a Protein Bar? My doctor let me. I get Pure Protein bar, Peanut Butter and chocolate. Tastes like I'm cheating! They are very filling! I wish you luck!