Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Pre-op Diet Troubles



Recommended Posts

So, I started my pre-op diet 5 days ago. It is the opti fast diet, consisting of 4 shakes and one Protein Soup for the day, plus any sugarless drinks and fat free broth I would like. However, the last two days I have done nothing but throw up everything I consume. I feel miserable. I called my nutritionist and she says she hasn't heard of anyone having problems, but I'm wondering if this is true. Have any of you had this same issue? What did you do? I honestly don't know how I will make it through two weeks of this.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The only thing I can think of is, does the Protein powder container/package have an expiration date?

Do the shakes taste good to you? I use powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and found them to be very palatable.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have had nausea and stomach aches. Day 7 pre op

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Tis the season for all sorts of viruses floating about. Maybe you picked up a stomach bug?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I didn't pick up a stomach bug. Unfortunately, for the entire two weeks, I was sick. I threw up pretty much everything I drank. My body wouldn't tolerate the drastic change. It was horrible. I stuck through it though, and my surgery was on the 21st. I am home now, on the full liquid diet, but with less restrictions... And I don't have to have everything sugar free as long as I Water down my juices and such. I feel much better physically, but I am counting down the days until I can actually eat again.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I didn't pick up a stomach bug. Unfortunately, for the entire two weeks, I was sick. I threw up pretty much everything I drank. My body wouldn't tolerate the drastic change. It was horrible. I stuck through it though, and my surgery was on the 21st. I am home now, on the full liquid diet, but with less restrictions... And I don't have to have everything sugar free as long as I Water down my juices and such. I feel much better physically, but I am counting down the days until I can actually eat again.

Good job on sticking through it!!!! My surgery is 11/26 and I have started the liquid diet today per my nutritionist. The Protein Shakes they have me drink are Premium and u get them at costco or Sam's club (the cheapest). They are very tasty!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I would love to hear updates on your journey! I'm really nervous about mine. The biggest obstacle I see is preparing separate from my family.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good job on sticking through it!!!! My surgery is 11/26 and I have started the liquid diet today per my nutritionist. The Protein Shakes they have me drink are Premium and u get them at costco or Sam's club (the cheapest). They are very tasty!

Are the Premier Protein shakes ones that are already mixed and not in powder form? The "New Direction" product I have is powder that I mix. I feel like something already mixed would taste better.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Are the Premier Protein shakes ones that are already mixed and not in powder form? The "New Direction" product I have is powder that I mix. I feel like something already mixed would taste better.

Yes they are already mixed! They taste like a shake and the best that I have found so far! They come in cases of 12 at costco or Sam's club but Sam's price come out to about $1.39 each which is the cheapest I have found.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×