Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Starting my pre-op diet tomorrow



Recommended Posts

I can hardly believe that the time is already here...tomorrow I start my pre-op!!! smart shape protien shakes and 250 cal worth of veggies.come on May 16 looking forward to the brand new me:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well congrats. Hope you keep this attitude 5 days into your pre-op diet :( :P

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Tmf, don't scare her!

Tracy, you go girl! And feel free to rant and rave whenever necessary. (Many of us have.) But stick to it! You can do it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I loved the pre-op for the cleansing aspect and also that, for me, this was the first time I ever dropped a chunk that was not coming back. It set me on the trajectory for the whole project. I journaled a lot and of course this is the time leading up to the surgery so there's so much to think about and now no food to tamp down concerns, etc. So I wrote about that. I wrote down what I really wanted when I thought I wanted food, what I felt like I was missing or what it was that set me off, that triggered an impulse to fix myself a little something to eat. What are those times? This really helped me later. Oh, and I upped the exercise even though I was already exercising I started walking a lot more. I had a ton of nervous energy and I used it to walk. This gave me something to step into right after surgery and I think that really helped my body kick into healing mode. It got the clear message that things were different now. Best wishes to you! So happy for your determination and choosing a healthy future.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Bandista. Thanks for the comment. I love walking as well. I am lucky that where I work we have an amazing outdoor track. I pop out on break and do some laps it's great for my mind as well. I know it's going to be hard but I'm ready:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Day 2, feeling good. Not feeling hungry but I do have a bit of a headache. The shakes work at keeping me feeling full. Wondering how I will feel at work tomorrow? How is everyone else today?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am having my surgery May 16, started the preop diet on Friday May 2, not crazy about it but following it replacing two meals with two Protein Shakes and a lean and green meal I the evening.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have four more days of pre-op diet and surgery on Friday, may 9th. My problem? I'm crabby. I have a dull headache. I used to drink a lot of diet pepsi, so maybe it's a caffeine headache. And I'm hungry.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Im into day 5... not really hungry anymore, yet I am looking for food. Lost 8 lbs so far. Ladies, chin up we can do this! Lots of luck to you all :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I gave up Pepsi 2 weeks before I started my pre-0p I was worried about that as well. But I really didn't notice much withdraw. So I guess lucky me. But I still have the dull headache too. I have not been able to get the 3 rd Protein Shake in me yet. I will try today. Love hearing about everyone else :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

One day down and I'm not really struggling with hunger or headaches. Is that typical? I hope I'm not sick tomorrow. I was a big sweet tooth person... Not really a heavy caffeine drinker though. I think for me one of the things that will be key is to stay busy and involved in activities that don't include food.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

you will all do great. i am almost 8 weeks out. life is good. i would not change my decision for anything on earth. i feel better than i've felt in years. i was hooked on diet drinks as well. have not had one in ten weeks. my body does not hurt from all the aspartame like it once did. it feels so good because this tool helps me make the right choices. i know i cant' have junk food so i don't even entertain the thought. that's for today. praying i can keep my chin up and do the right thing. i certainly don't want to stretch out this little princess tunny i'm now sporting. that would not be cool. let us know how you all are doing along the way. it's always great to hear from everyone. instead of snacking, i go on here to check on all my peeps!

Happy Losing,

Mississippi Girl!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×