Pre-op diet

[midwestgirl32 22]

I started my two week pre-op diet yesterday. Surgery is on the 4th. I'm excited but NERVOUS. On my diet, the doc says I can have two Protein Shakes a day and a "sensible meal" all to be under 1000.

Yesterday was TOUGH. Today at work has been super hard too. Does it get easier? I have a "friend" telling me to cheat. I dont want to, I'm scared enough of surgery!! Any suggestions? How did you guys get through it?

[***** 155]

@@midwestgirl32, it does get easier. I know you can do it! My preop diet sounds similar to yours. You may check with your nutritionist to see if some sort of a non starchy veggie snack is allowed during the day if you are feeling dizzy or fatigued. My diet also called for an electrolyte drink, Powerade zero was my preference.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

First, that person is no friend.

I used unjury vanilla and chocolate + different flavored sugar free syrups and malted milk powder to change them. Fill in with sugar free puddings (also used the flavorings) and Jello, bouillon + spices. I kept a spreadsheet to make sure I got at least 60 grams of Protein and didn't go over the 1100 calories.

[cruise2snorkel 2]

It gets easier in my opinion. I'm on day 4 of my pre-op diet which includes no food, 4 "New Direction" products a day.