what to expect during my pre-op diet?

[Erin414 34]

hey guys i am about to start my pre-op wednesday the Bariatric Advantage powder- i havent decided a flavor anyone have any reccommendations?? also what should i expect - i hear some people get sick from going from thousands of calories to about 400 so drastically, so people get headaches etc. My surgery date is april 21st i am really excited but nervous for my pre-op.

any help greatly appreciated! thanks!!!!

ERin

[rodeomom969 39]

I have been on my liquid diet for 7 days (I have 7 to go). Yes, it is quite hard the first few days and you will question "What the hell am I doing?" hahaha. I had a headache the first couple days, but don't anymore. I drink 3 Protein Shakes a day, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles and broth. What has saved me is I get egg drop Soup from my favorite chinese restaurants and eat the broth out of it. (This was approved by my doctors office) Good luck and stay strong

[Kindle 8,667]

From what I remember, there were headaches, hunger and grumpiness. But I put on my big girl panties (literally) and made it through. Never cheated and lost 22 pounds in 16 days. Now it's just a faint memory. And not even my worst memory. You can do it!!!

[Scylla 106]

I've been on 4 shakes plus raw veggies a day for 13 days so far and have 16 more, as my surgery is on the 23rd.

The first two days were kinda rough for me--I felt very hungry, tired and kinda foggy and out of it. I recall feeling similar during Atkins induction, so if you've ever done that you might know what I am talking about! Then when I woke up on the 3rd day I felt MUCH better, and not at all as hungry. And it has just gotten easier from there.

Good luck! You've got this!

[KeeWee 470]

I plan on Crystal light and lots of Water. Also looking forward to the sugar free ice pops..thank goodness I only do 2 says. Good Luck!

[iagree2shine 52]

Just like Scylla I'm on 4 shakes a day plus non starchy vegatables with my surgery on April 21st.

But I do have a headache and I am sleepy but thats normal for me when I switch my eating habits. Hopefully like everyone says it will fade and get better.

[Erin414 34]

@@iagree2shine we are the same day!! Thanks so much guys I've been so envoys lately I can't even eat and whenever I do I feel so sick. My nerves are getting te best of me. I go in for my preop tomorrow morning I'm not really what to expect of my surgeon tomorrow at te appointment. Good luck to everyone !!

[Jescriba1970 7]

I am starting Wednesday my preop and last week I tried to see if I could do it and the hardest part was finding the right Protein which I had lots of samples from different places but the best one for me was the premier shake from costco. I did have the headaches and they went away on the 4th day. I lost 7lbs but I had my last eating out this last weekend so I gained about 3 back. I felt really good. We just need to set our minds that we can do this. Good luck all

[CurvyCakes 269]

hey guys i am about to start my pre-op wednesday the Bariatric Advantage powder- i havent decided a flavor anyone have any reccommendations?? also what should i expect - i hear some people get sick from going from thousands of calories to about 400 so drastically, so people get headaches etc. My surgery date is april 21st i am really excited but nervous for my pre-op.<br><br> any help greatly appreciated! thanks!!!!<br><br><br> ERin

Erin ur going to do well on ur pre-op diet. I'm on day 8 and surgery is Monday. What I will say is once I made it to day 4 it has been pretty smooth sailing. I don't feel hungry just get the urge to chew or have something with some substance. I haven't experienced any withdrawal symptoms and I think that's because I cut out the sugary foods caffeine and carbs 3-4 weeks before I started the liquid diet. The wonderful people here on these boards r very helpful so visit often to pull from all the positive vibes and on days ur up others will pull from u.

[brittany11389 12]

I started the pre op yesterday(Monday). I was grumpy all day lol Tuesday(today) has been much better. Still feeling a bit hungry but that is probably head hunger. I have orange creme, chocolate, and vanilla flavors. As long as they are very cold i can chug them down. I can not stand the vegtable Soup I was given.. yuck! Hopefully it gets easier. My surgery will be on the 21st and i am so ready!!

[Jenelle 141]

hey guys i am about to start my pre-op wednesday the Bariatric Advantage powder- i havent decided a flavor anyone have any reccommendations?? also what should i expect - i hear some people get sick from going from thousands of calories to about 400 so drastically, so people get headaches etc. My surgery date is april 21st i am really excited but nervous for my pre-op.

any help greatly appreciated! thanks!!!!

ERin

hey guys i am about to start my pre-op wednesday the Bariatric Advantage powder- i havent decided a flavor anyone have any reccommendations?? also what should i expect - i hear some people get sick from going from thousands of calories to about 400 so drastically, so people get headaches etc. My surgery date is april 21st i am really excited but nervous for my pre-op.

any help greatly appreciated! thanks!!!!

ERin

First 3 days bad headaches, 4th day it gets better. I got the vanilla bariatric advantage powder I mixed mine with skim milk and added some Davincy sugar free Syrup french vanilla it was good. I started about 4 days early just to give my body time to adjust and in case I cheated I wouldn't feel so bad. I did cheat during those first 4 days but I did it with good food. (low fat string cheese) . Good luck to you.

[Erin414 34]

@@Brittany we are the same day!! i start mine tomorrow i bought 1 big bag but i have the option of chocolate or vanilla. is either better? people keep saying the unjury chicken Soup broth is amazing w 21g of Protein.

the last week or so when i eat i feel so sick or i feel so sick from nerves i can't eat or enjoy the food im actually eating. =[

[Jescriba1970 7]

I just having my last meal starting tomorrow officially. Love sugar free Popsicles. Can't have any dairy bought Campbell's Soups in the pouch chicken noodle will strain the noodles. Key is to be prepared. I did a trial run last week. Lost 7lbs. But ate these last few days and gained a couple back. It got me prepared for the next 4 weeks. Surgery 4/23. Good luck all.

[Imanurse 27]

I'm on day 2 of my pre op, and have the worst headache ever! I'm not cheating or even thinking about having something bad for me, I would just like some coffee with cream and sugar

[defwen 4]

I am a brand newbie too. I just started my pre-op diet today!! It wasn't as bad as I feared, but I do have the headache that I've read that others have had too. On my pre-op plan I can have veggies and fruit for the first 5 days and the last two is liquids only. I wanted to share what I think is going to save me: Pho broth with just vegetables. I was even able to sit with my family with my Soup while they ate. This was a huge dread of mine. Then next week when I'm newly post surgery, I can have just the broth. The broth is really tasty and not very salty. Hope this helps someone else.