First day of liquid diet

[ElliottWasHere 41]

I expected to feel like I was starving but after drinking the Protein shakes, I really didn't want to eat..even when I was offered delicious food. Nobody can throw down on some boneless chicken breasts like me but when I tried to eat it, I felt nauseous like someone offered me a dead mouse. I find this strange but who knows, maybe I can manage to get through the next 3 weeks without cheating. anyone else felt like this? also, how was the first day of your diet?

[magtart 603]

How long will your liquid diet be? I found that after 4-5 days it wasn't that bad. When I had all my Protein and wanted something I had warm savory broth and that did the trick. I just wish I hadn't gained back all the weight I lost on the liquid diet while in the hospital.

That SUCKED :-(

[ElliottWasHere 41]

How long will your liquid diet be? I found that after 4-5 days it wasn't that bad. When I had all my Protein and wanted something I had warm savory broth and that did the trick. I just wish I hadn't gained back all the weight I lost on the liquid diet while in the hospital.

That SUCKED :-(

My pre op diet is for 3 weeks. I'm sure you'll be fine,I've heard about people gaining weight while at the hospital and then drop it all off soon after =]

[sunny2day 50]

I am scheduled for surgery in Austin, TX on 01/14/2014. I only have to do a pre op diet for 2 weeks which is 900 calories a day which contain no more than 30 g of carbs, 10g of fat, and a minimum of 70g of Protein a day. I do a Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch. I ate egg whites yesterday because I hit a starving moment and it did the job. Then for dinner I am eating salads, green Beans, broccoli, or some other green vegtable and about 10 ounces of grilled chicken breast. So far I am on my 3rd day and its not as bad as I thought it was going to be. But I can see what people mean when they refer to head hunger and after surgery when I am on complete liquids only, I hope that I feel just as satisfied now. This is definitely a lifestyle change and I have learned so much already in my journey. I wish you luck on your journey and your upcoming surgery.

[mamato2 21]

Hi I too am being sleeved 1/14 and am on a 800 calorie diet for 2 weeks I am confused about my post op diet what were you told is the timeframe of what you are consuming for how long! Praying for a successful surgery for both us!

[sunny2day 50]

Mamato2, my doctor gave me a whole bunch of print outs with his post op diet, here is mine as follows:

Stage 1 diet(Weeks 1 &2 Clear liquid diet) such as:

sugar free Jello

sugar free popsicles

crystal light

sugar free kool aide

propel and other calorie free flavored Water

Water

broth

Protein drings clear only

Stage 2 (Weeks 3-4 is full liquid and weeks 5-6 is pureed foods)

such as:

3-4 weeks

fat free milk

low fat Soups (strained or blended in a blender)

light (sugar free) yourgurt

5-6 weeks

baby food from the jar (meats and veggies only

cottage cheese

pureed Beans

pureed tofu

any other soft lean meats (no beef) or well cooked non startchy veggie

Stage 3 (Weeks 6-12) soft diet

tender meats (no beef)

flaky fish (avoid shell fish)

low fat cheese

egg whites(eggbeaters)

Beans

tofu

soft fruits on occasion

well cooked or canned veggies

Stage 4 Regular Diet 12 weeks on

Start introducing regular food one at a time to see what you can tolerate

I hope this helps and I hope your physician gives you some sort of guidance. Ask them if they can give you print outs with suggestions. I forget everything so the prints helped me. Keep me updated on your surgery. May we both have a smooth and easy recovery.

[ParkLee 6]

Hi I too am being sleeved 1/14 and am on a 800 calorie diet for 2 weeks I am confused about my post op diet what were you told is the timeframe of what you are consuming for how long! Praying for a successful surgery for both us!

[ParkLee 6]

I had to do the post op diet for 2 weeks to get some of the fat off my liver I lost 12 pounds and have not quit losing since I had gastric sleeve by pass May 22 2013 and I have had no problems at all I have lost over 60 pounds and still losing i only wanted to lose 70 pounds but will try for a little more. i have never been happier in my life and i am 72 years old gone from a 22 to 12/14 size i love going to the stores and shopping i the same departments as my daughter , i wish you all the best and hang in there it will be a fun ride after the surgery not a lot of pain just joy.

Sandy

[mamato2 21]

Thanks for all the info guys!! Park lee congrats what an encouragement you are to us!!!

[ParkLee 6]

I hope that you do really well. I had a real awakening today I learned I can now sit on the floor and hem curtains and then get back up without rolling around like a walrus HEEHEE , Felt good to just sort of stand back up.This losing weight is totally the BOMB Good luck my Friend.

Park Lee'

[toni1960 8]

Thank you I hope this well help me my date is Jan 29 2014.

[toni1960 8]

Hi guys my doctor decided to do my procedure in two phases the first phase was to remove the lap band which he did on January 27 I'm scheduled for my sleeve surgery on March 12 but right now I'm on experience a lot of pain from remotely of the lap band any suggestions?