Pre-op diet issues

[jannylou 3]

I am on day 8 of my 14 day of my pre-op which is 3 Protein shakes a day plus a lean cuisine and a cup of veggies for dinner, Two issues have cropped up and I would like to know if they are common. For the past two nights I've not been able to sleep, or if I finally doze off, I have horrendous nightmares. This even though I take Trazadone f or sleep. To complicate this, I'm also having severe restless leg syndrome - something I rarely have. I know this too shall pass, but just curious about your experience.

[grammajake 21]

Are you in Washington state? I have same diet starting tomorrow. Surgery date is Oct 22 at Overlake.

[jannylou 3]

** Are you in Washington state? I have same diet starting tomorrow. Surgery date is Oct 22 at Overlake.**

I live in Mountlake Terrace WA and am having my gastric bypass 10-14 at Overlake Hospital with Dr Jeffrey Landers. Would you like to buddy-up for this journey?

[Naynay31 63]

I am on day 8 of my 14 day of my pre-op which is 3 Protein Shakes a day plus a lean cuisine and a cup of veggies for dinner, Two issues have cropped up and I would like to know if they are common. For the past two nights I've not been able to sleep, or if I finally doze off, I have horrendous nightmares. This even though I take Trazadone f or sleep. To complicate this, I'm also having severe restless leg syndrome - something I rarely have. I know this too shall pass, but just curious about your experience.

hey sweetie yes crazy dream restless leg syndrome omg and I'm on day 6 and 8 more days to go I with you on this

[Naynay31 63]

I am on day 8 of my 14 day of my pre-op which is 3 Protein Shakes a day plus a lean cuisine and a cup of veggies for dinner, Two issues have cropped up and I would like to know if they are common. For the past two nights I've not been able to sleep, or if I finally doze off, I have horrendous nightmares. This even though I take Trazadone f or sleep. To complicate this, I'm also having severe restless leg syndrome - something I rarely have. I know this too shall pass, but just curious about your experience.

hey sweetie yes crazy dream restless leg syndrome omg and I'm on day 6 and 8 more days to go I with you on this

[grammajake 21]

Yes Janny I would love to buddy up. So happy to find someone on here close to me. Of course you are going first so that certainly should help me. I've never been a good sleeper but my advise to anyone is to not fight it. I read a lot. Or get up and knit. But the more you worry about not sleeping the more you won't sleep. I just saw dr landers for the 1st time last wed. I didn't see him long enough to decide if liked it didn't like him. I'm pretty motivated so if they told me to eat nothing I problem would do so happily!

[gahannagal 31]

Hi good luck to you both! If you are not used to Protein powders or the frozen dinners. Watch the additives and the salt. The additives can cause many different symptoms. Salt can cause your blood pressure to go up. Hope the next week and a half go better. After surgery hope you feel better. I sure do!

[darwinlady33 16]

What veggies are allowed?

[Jen - a work in progress 178]

I'm allowed some veggies with my preop diet. Veggie salads, California mix, broccoli, green Beans, carrots, etc...

Edited October 8, 2014 by Jen - a work in progress