Pre-op Diet - feeling horrible

[BDM 3]

Okay. It's Day 4 of pre op diet for gastric sleeve. My instructions are 5 - eight ounce Protein Shakes and bullion and sugar free Jello. I'm feeling horrible. I have headaches / Migraines, sick feeling in stomach, anytime I drink shakes or broth it goes right through me. I'm tired. I'm grumpy. And I'm having to work up until surgery day. Other than drinking Water and other fluids (non calorie), anyone have any tips. I try to sleep as much as possible. My pre op diet is 8 days so I tell my self I'm almost half way and then I can tell myself tomorrow that I'm closer to finish line than starting line. I just would like to lessen my symptoms.

[PdxMan 4,292]

The pre-op diet is difficult, for sure. Get out there and get moving. Walk, swim, jog (shuffle) ... do something. This will help get your mind off of food and help you focus. Plus, adding a little endurance to your overall fitness will aid in your recovery.

Also, try some meditation. If you have never tried it, do a little research on it.

[SherB 220]

Ok, this might sound super silly but brush your teeth a lot. I find it helps, I am on no carbs right now and when I feel like I am starving I brush my teeth. I then do not want to eat. I know that is of no help. =) Wish I had more advice. I did read on here a few days age where someone had to have 28 days of Protein Shakes pre-op. At least you can say thank God I don't have to do that. Best of luck to you. Hang in there!

[wendyt 108]

The pre-op diet was the hardest for me, I was always hungry, tired and grouchy.....but you just have to keep on keeping on and before you know it your surgery day will be here and you won't have to worry about it. Always remember why you are doing this, and the results you'll have in the long run.

[gomekast 559]

My pre op diet was the same as yours...except it was 16 days long. My liver was pretty crazy in size with lots of little arms coming out of it...so I had to do my pre op diet a lot longer.

I took a ton of hot baths during dinner time at the beginning....if I was stuck in the tub I wouldn't think about the food as much. Once I hit day 4 or 5, I was better fkr sure. The first 3 or 4 days your body is detoxing from all the sugar, flour and processed foods. Day 4 or 5 you'll most likely turn a corner.

Water up as much as you can and do what pdxman said...get out and move. It'll naturally make your body feel better.

We've almost all felt the same way...many have walked before you..and were all pulling for you!

[BDM 3]

Thx everyone for the reassuring thoughts. I'm going to try walking in AM before it gets too hot. I try the positive thoughts. I know I'll do it. I just wish the headaches, fatigue and [excuse the bluntness] diarrhea would stop. I'm taking Tylenol & Imodium. Neither seem to help.

[Jennifer0609 83]

I agree with the other posts, the preop diet was very difficult. My husband warned my kids I was doing something difficult and I would be irritable and emotional. I did it for 14 days, cheated once on day 4. I felt so weak. I was allowed G2, low calorie Gatorade- it really helped. I ate broth for supper and SF Jello for snacks... Oh- and I walked- esp when my family ate supper. Hang in there. I am now on day 12 liquid diet postop. This is much easier cause I'm not hungry. Good luck!