Survived Day 1 of Pre-Op Diet

[Cindi2014 57]

Hi Everyone. Yesterday was Day 1 of my pre-op diet. I am scheduled for surgery on May 5th. I woke up thinking this is really Day 1 of a "healthy" and "happy" rest of my life. I looked like a bag lady as I left for work... carrying everything that I would need for the day - my blender, high Protein slim fast, measuring cups, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, Decaf tea, splenda, skim milk and broth. Needless to say I was well prepared and I think I did quite well. I won't lie, I was hungry but I made it through. I am trying to keep my spirits up and I have the confidence that I can survive until my surgery. I pray that everyone else who may be thinking about the surgery and/or starting their pre-op diet can try to think ahead like I am to how wonderful we will all look and feel in the very near future. For me, that thought is what's motivating me !!

[Vtsoutherngal 52]

Congrats!!!!

[The Icy One 518]

The pre op diet blows. No fooling. But it is only temporary, once you have your surgery, you will get to do the post op diet! Yippee! But, about a month after surgery you will be back on solids, regular food, in bandster portions. Hang in there. It's worth it.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

It's hard but it will be over before you know it, and things will begin to improve immediately. Even before surgery, I was sleeping better. A few weeks after surgery I was off of one of my blood pressure meds. I'm exercising daily. I couldn't walk the one and a half blocks to church four months ago without my knees and back hurting so bad I could cry. Today I walk on the treadmill every day for at least a mile, sometimes two. I'm only six weeks post-op and just started solids a few days ago. First fill is Monday. The weeks up until now helped me build discipline and good monitoring habits. I feel wonderful. Good luck and keep your eye on the goal. It's all worth it!