January 26, 2015

[reticentrebel 3]

Day 4 of pre-op diet. Protein Shakes for Breakfast and lunch. Then 500-600 low fat calorie meal...lean Protein and veggies. Already down 9 lbs. It's the cravings that I struggle with, but doing well otherwise.

[Dutchie06 4]

I'm on the 26th too

Taking pre-op diet one day at a time, but is going well!

[Samantha&Sunshine 13]

Jersey here

January 27th

Excited and Nervous

liquid diet starts today

My surgery is the same day in NJ! Monmouth Medical Center. Good luck to you!

[PrettyWingz 2]

I Am soooooooooo hungry what is everyone eating? I am doing my pre op diet and I am sceheduled for jan 26th help plz

[dar81 22]

Mostly whey Protein and broth but sometimes sugar free ice pops and jello..... No fun but I am down 8 lbs

[monopoly2015 27]

Day 3-6 are the absolute hardest. Then it gets pretty easy and no longer are just dying for your favorite food. I don't think having a pickle, or peppers is bad. Even some cheese. Instead of a 3rd shake

[dar81 22]

I'm not allowed any solid foods ????

[monopoly2015 27]

Me neither. But I'm at the required weight loss for the preop and still have several days to go. What's wrong with subbing cheese for a Protein Shake

[dar81 22]

I didn't need to loose any weight pre op I'm just happy with the results from pre op diet challenge. My doctor said no solids liquid is to prepare for after, help liver and stomach adjust for procedure. Ask ur surgeon they are all different but I'm not taken any chances that could complicate my procedure.

Edited January 18, 2015 by dar81

[greatestnameever 49]

Just finished my 6th day of the diet and feeling surprisingly good. Soup is really helping. Today I'm under 600 cals and I'm not hungry, but I am sleeping a lot more. Down 10 lbs!

[PrettyWingz 2]

Thanks so much and your right its no fun but I have been waiting for this surgery for a year so 9 days with the liquid diet is worth it

[reticentrebel 3]

@prettywingz: whey Protein Shakes (30grams Protein each) for breakfast and lunch then low fat, lean protein 600 calorie dinner. Drinking at least 64 oz of water...1-2 oz every 15 minutes. Surgeons will differ on what your pre-op allows, so check with them to make sure. You can do it!! Good luck!!

[rfriend82 16]

Is anyone allowed to mix Protein Shakes on pre options diet with unsweetened almond or skim milk? Bariactric advantage taste horrible with just Water.< /p>

[PrettyWingz 2]

I have been mixing whey Protein and soy milk but I stopped today is my third day on my liquid diet I have the surgery on the 26th but I am not allowed to have solids I see some ppl can but my bmi is 54.6

[Penny C 16]

I am allowed to use unsweetened almond milk but skim has a lot more Protein.