Energy levels and pre-op liquid diet

[BuddhaBlair 9]

I was just wondering if anyone else has had low energy levels while on the pre-op liquid diet? Luckily I don't have a manual labor job anymore since I have been struggling just to stay motivated. I know when you go from eating food for fuel to not eating anything solid, there is a change to be expected. But this drained feeling is getting way old.

[2muchfun 8,927]

What kind of pre op diet are you on? It's normal to feel tired and slow if you're on a low carb diet.

[BuddhaBlair 9]

liquid only since Thursday of last week. Surgery tomorrow at 10:30 am.

[bodaciousBev 18]

I was tired the first week. I've been walking 10000 steps and I usually do the first 5-6000 while at work. By the time I am finishing the 10000+ steps I am ready to crash. My preop diet was just for 2 weeks but I started 2 days early. Plus mine is 2 shakes and 4 oz lean meat plus 1 cup each of veggie and fruit - and only selection of 5 fruits and 5 vegetables. How long is your preop period?

[oui1213 29]

Oh man. I am right there with you. Started Clear Liquids monday and i do have a very active job. I am a nurse and i am on my feet running 8 hrs a day. I feel like i am going to die sometimes. I know that sounds a bit exaggerated but i am on this for 12 more days. I have to work till day of my surgery. I do not know if i can do it???

Edited September 18, 2014 by oui1213

[BuddhaBlair 9]

Oh man. I am right there with you. Started clear liquids monday and i do have a very active job. I am a nurse and i am on my feet running 8 hrs a day. I feel like i am going to die sometimes. I know that sounds a bit exaggerated but i am on this for 12 more days. I have to work till day of my surgery. I do not know if i can do it???

Ya, it is for sure hard. Had my surgery yesterday, so now I feel super wiped.

[lisacaron 5,075]

Good luck to you all! I have faith that you can do this!! It's difficult for sure but in the end it's all worth it! Once my body got used to it, I have to tell you I hadn't felt so good in years and years!

Let us know how your all doing after surgery!