4 week pre op diet ... why me?

[DarbiMolly 188]

When I first started reading the posts on the forums I saw that a whole lot of people had 1 day, 2 day, 1 week, 2 week pre op liquid diets. This made me feel horrible and sorry for myself because I had to do a 4 week pre op. But .....

Given that my first 2 weeks is coming to an end and I am moving from my high Protein, low carb, low fat diet to week 1 of liquids, I am thankful for the slow integration into the change in eating habits. I am down 13.8 lbs in 14 days and I feel AWESOME! My head hunger is much less, I'm off caffeine and sugar, I'm not craving anything.

I now "get" why my doctor has us do this. To get my eating habits in line, to detox my body, to be prepared for my new life.

I sort of feel bad for people who have a very short pre op because I feel like they are being "thrown into the fire" so to speak.

My advice ... start changing your eating habits NOW to prepare yourself, lose weight before surgery.

Good luck to all! I have 2 weeks and 5 days to go!

[virtualpisces 26]

I too have read posts about people who had very short pre-op diets. I guess they had a lower BMI. My prep will be 4 weeks, same as yours and I start today. Not too excited about the carb detox headaches, but I guess it's better to go through it now! Good Luck!

[Kamp86 44]

I have a 3 week pre-op diet i start mine this coming monday all liquids

[DarbiMolly 188]

The company I am with, the minimum pre op diet is 4 weeks! The higher the BMI, the longer the pre op diet. I fall in the low range.

[virtualpisces 26]

Awe man! That stinks. Well, silver lining, you're already shedding weight. ????

[virtualpisces 26]

I'm new on this forum/ app. Apparently the Dde03 is what happens when I tried to use I'll get the hang if it!

[DarbiMolly 188]

I have a 3 week pre-op diet i start mine this coming monday all liquids

Ugh!

[cybergirl5710 22]

Thanks DarbiMolly! I started my 3 week preop diet on Monday. Yesterday was rough--had a really hard time focusing and saying awake. Good to know that it gets better--that's what I'm hoping. I do agree that it's a great exercise to get ready for a new life.

My surgery date is the same date as your 6/30/2014

[chocolate48diva 10]

I have a one week I'm thinking 7 days of Clear Liquids an one Protein Shake a day I'm afraid I will get weak and hungry

[Rovobay 920]

I think the main reason for the pre-op diet is to shrink your liver to allow for more room for the surgeon to operate. Either way, great progress and I am glad you are feeling so well and staying positive. keep it up!