Who starts pre-op diet this week?

[MiraNJ 11]

Hello:

I begin my pre-op diet tomorrow - May 15th and I am scheduled for surgery May 29th. The pre-op diet can be challenging (especially for those of is doing all liquids). From the last time I did it, I know now to take Fiber chews and Miralax, in addition to lots of water!

I would love to have some pals to vent & share with during this stage! So bring your hangry rants and tips here!

[SpecialNewMe 38]

I started my preop diet yesterday. Day one was not too bad but day two I have been hangry! Trying to find a Protein shake that is not so sweet. My surgery is Mary 27 so I have to do this for two weeks.

[MiraNJ 11]

I started my preop diet yesterday. Day one was not too bad but day two I have been hangry! Trying to find a Protein Shake that is not so sweet. My surgery is Mary 27 so I have to do this for two weeks.

It's so not easy! I am trying to prepare myself mentally. Are you allowed a meal or are you broth, shakes, Jello, Popsicles?

[wendatt92912 5]

I started my two week liqid diet last week. I was extremely cranky to put it mildly. I am now just over a week out and while I do get hungry and even hangry sometimes. It is nothing like those first four days.

[630racoon 30]

I have noticed that different people have been told to do the pre-opt diet for all different lengths of time.

how come everyone has different amounts of time that they have to do the pro-op diet for? Do you have to do it longer if you have more weight to lose, is it up to your surgeon?

[ssbills 13]

My pre op diet starts tomorrow and my doc is out of town and is back June 1st so he will give me a date then.

My diet isn't liquid it's balanced meals

[Sunrise07214 57]

<p>I have noticed that different people have been told to do the pre-opt diet for all different lengths of time.</p> <p> </p> <p>how come everyone has different amounts of time that they have to do the pro-op diet for? Do you have to do it longer if you have more weight to lose, is it up to your surgeon? </p>

My Dr and Nut base it on BMI. If your BMI is 50+ it's 28 days, it it's 49-35 it's 14 days and so on.

[Sunrise07214 57]

I just started mine Monday. I have to be on it for 28 days. My pre op consists of all dehydrated meals that come in a bag. I am allowed 1 Protein Bar and 5 of the "meals" a day. Which include eggs, cream of Soups, Jello, broth, shakes etc. So far the meals have been AWFUL and actually made me physically sick yesterday. But I've lost 8 lbs in 2 days. Anyone else getting bad headaches though?

[SpecialNewMe 38]

I am on five Protein Drinks a day and can have clear nonfat low sodium chicken broth, sf Jello and sf popcicles

[ejgin 1]

Hello: I begin my pre-op diet tomorrow - May 15th and I am scheduled for surgery May 29th. The pre-op diet can be challenging (especially for those of is doing all liquids). From the last time I did it, I know now to take fiber chews and Miralax, in addition to lots of water! I would love to have some pals to vent & share with during this stage! So bring your hangry rants and tips here!

I start my liquid diet tomorrow and my surgery is on May 29, just like yours. I am so ready for this. I did extensive research on the VSG but also my hubby had it done on 1/20/14 so I kinda have an idea of what to expect. Good luck and cheers on your first Protein Shake tomorrow morning!!!

[bonniebeth001 22]

I start my all liquid diet on Friday the 16th and surgery is on the 30th. The only food I can have per day is 1 egg OR I string cheese. The rest is liquid! I am nervous!!!

[jenngottaloseit 89]

hi all

i started mine on may 8th and was told to lose 40-50 pounds, i have lost 18 as of today the 14th. i do 2 Protein shakes(EASadvantage) a day and 3 oz lean protein and 1 serving veggies for supper. Have to lose this 40-50 pounds then i got to thr dr june 5th to get my surgery date.

[Hoginona04 61]

Started mine today. The weird part is, my doctor did not require a pre op liquid diet other than just clear liquids 24 hrs prior to the surgery. After reading these forums, I decided I would just do it anyways. I had gained 4 lbs on my last required weigh-in. But the nut was ok with that, and my insurance approved me.

[MiraNJ 11]

Day 1 is going ok. The only thing is workplaces are too full of food! Lol. But so far I've been ok- drinking lots of Water : )

We can do this!

[MiraNJ 11]

hi all i started mine on may 8th and was told to lose 40-50 pounds, i have lost 18 as of today the 14th. i do 2 Protein shakes(EASadvantage) a day and 3 oz lean protein and 1 serving veggies for supper. Have to lose this 40-50 pounds then i got to thr dr june 5th to get my surgery date.

Congratulations on the 18 pounds! Keep up the good work : )