Liquid Pre-Op on Wed

[JCP 619]

I am so nervous... scared, really. I am excited about the surgery itself but so worried about this pre-op! I will be working throughout and have a very stressful job in healthcare with lots of contact with people. Being hungry makes me weak and irritable and I'm so scared I'll feel bad and do or say something stupid! I wish I had enough vacation to stay home for this step. Am I making this a lot worse in my head than it will really be? I sure hope so....

[naturalbabe77 16]

Take one day at a time and you will make it through. I felt the same way. The first three days were tough, but I stayed focused on my ultimate goal. Also, I have a good friend who started the pre-op diet with me for moral support. Stay busy and you won't think about eating. After a few days, it gets much easier.

[SheriL1 10]

I am so nervous... scared, really. I am excited about the surgery itself but so worried about this pre-op! I will be working throughout and have a very stressful job in healthcare with lots of contact with people. Being hungry makes me weak and irritable and I'm so scared I'll feel bad and do or say something stupid! I wish I had enough vacation to stay home for this step. Am I making this a lot worse in my head than it will really be? I sure hope so....

[SheriL1 10]

I just started today. What types of things are you allowed to eat/drink??? My doctor has all patients on prepacked "food" plan. Not very tasty but has lots of Protein so I haven't been shaky today. I was worried about feeling weak but wasn't a problem today.

[patritsky 1]

What sort of prepacked meal is it? How many days pre-op are you? My surgeon only required me to be on liquid the day before surgery.. I had lost 20 lbs over the 5 months when i started me journey...if you cant tolerate the pre-packed food... Ask if you can make your own with similar nutritional value... That may help. I ate a lot of blackened tilapia during my wait lose... Yummy and low fat with lots of Protein and flavor... Good luck! I was sleeved 8/20... Feeling good, minimal pain... Still drinking Protein Shakes, down 36 lbs overall. Good luck to you ????

[patritsky 1]

Lol.. I meant weight loss!

[patritsky 1]

And the dde03 is a smiley face emoji.. How weird

[JCP 619]

I am on liquids for two weeks. Calories are not important so much but no sugar, caffeine, carbonated drinks, etc. and I have to focus on Protein, hydration, and my Vitamins. Today I had 2 Protein Shakes, beef broth, strained mushroom Soup, and tons of Water. I'm feeling ok, a little tired and my stomach feels a little odd but not bad. I just wish I could stop peeing so much!

[patritsky 1]

Sound like you are doing all the right things... Keep up the good work!

[sylvia45 29]

I also am working in a very busy health care and there is always food around it's pretty tough for me . I'm just taking day by day . I'm on the 3rd day and I was off today so that helped alittle . My surgery is Tuesday .

[JCP 619]

God bless you, Sylvia! You are almost there! I'll be glad when I am that close. It's only day 2 for me and I don't feel bad... Just odd. My stomach feels strange, a little queasy. Not hungry. I am tired but it's ok. Guess it's just an adjustment. Can't wait to be one of the folks several months out saying how great they feel!

[sylvia45 29]

Me too can't wait either!!

[JCP 619]

Oh plus all my teammates spent forever talking about their favorite Breakfast tacos today, arguing over who makes the best ones. I told them they were going to die if they didn't cut it out.