I am approved! Gettin nervous...can I do the pre op diet?

[Tamik78 12]

I was officially approved for the sleeve today. I anticipate surgery in approx. 3 weeks. I'm so excited and I feel so blessed that I am getting a second chance at life! I am beginning to have so many health problems that I am sure are caused by or aggravated by my weight. But I am SO nervous! I don't want to fail one more time. I have battled weight ALL my life and this is my last chance. I need suggestions on how to stay on a liquid diet for 2 whole weeks. How is this possible when I couldn't even do Weight Watchers that allows REAL food?

There are no support groups where I live so I am going to count on you all to help me through this. I have 100 pounds to lose. But first, I need to get ready for the surgery. Help!

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

Has your doctors office confirmed that you need to do 2 weeks of the liquid diet? I know everyone's Dr./insurance is different but I only had to fast the night before, no two week diet. If your sure you have to do two weeks I would start off with two shakes a day (breakfast and lunch) and a full meal for the first week so you can work yourself up to the two week liquid diet then in won't be so much of a shock. I started off with one shake a day for the first 3 months and then I did two shakes a day and a full meal for 3 months. I lost 15 pounds doing that. I am sure you will do great. Look at the reward at the end of all this.

[mokee 588]

This is so important that you follow this diet to a tee. It is shrinking your liver so the dr has more room in there to do the surgery. My advise and what I did was eat everywhere and everything I wanted before the start of the 2 week diet. Than followed the diet. The first 3 days are the worst. After surgery you won't feel hunger. You can do anything for 2 weeks.

[McButterpants 2,846]

A couple of suggestions that may help weening yourself into the a pre-op diet...

Start looking for a shake you like for your pre-op diet (your taste may change post-op, so don't over buy).

Incorporate 1 shake a day and start playing with different flavors and textures - this will help you post-op. (Adding sugar free puddings, low-glycemic fruits, sugar free syrups, etc.)

Practice mindful eating techniques now - taking smaller bites (I used appetizer forks and spoons); eat slower (I downloaded an app called Eat Slower and set it to one minute intervals); eat 1-2 meals without any distractions (no TV, magazines, books, etc. - allow yourself to be calm).

Start walking if you're not working out - being in better physical shape prior to surgery will help with the recovery process.

Doing all these things helped me feel like I was working towards something rather than dreading the inevitable two week pre-op diet.

The next three weeks are going to fly by!!!! Best of luck to you!

[Tamik78 12]

Thank you all for your words of wisdom. I ma starting my liquid diet on Monday 1/20. Surgery date Feb 3rd. Im excited and determined.

[Lindarella 2]

Hi all,

I'm on day 3 of my prep-op diet (surgery is on the 27th) It's been trying, but doable...I'm allowed 4 new direction Protein products a day and Water, that's it. I hear it gets better after the 3rd day, I'm praying it's true...lol Stay strong everyone, we can do this..

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Honestly, this is so different than anything to do with dieting that you have ever done, and you can do it! There is a huge payoff and you can read about it here with all these success stories. Our doctor chided us that he didn't want to find part of a hamburger, LOL, in our stomachs during surgery. It was always on my mind that whatever I ate he would see it. Ridiculous I know!<br /><br />Best of luck. I just wish I could have this surgery many years ago - it is such a dream come true. One minute at a time, one hour, one day! God Bless!

[Aline728 301]

First I didnt want food so it helped a lot the fluids are so important. ..water was heavy to me so I had many route 44 sonic crush ice and sugar free popciles you will do find and many h3alth conditions reverse mines sure did

[belunos 93]

Here's how you get through it: unlike a regular diet, this one is only for a limited time. I'm not going to lie, its hard. But its only for so long, just keep that in mind.