Pre-op diet is a b***h

[imjenn 167]

Thanks for the encouragement guys. I don't think I've ever been so miserable when it comes to food. I always thought I didn't have a food addiction but after today I think I may have been wrong. I felt sick and light headed and got a sudden headache. But I knew if I had one bite it would turn into at least 2 slices. It makes me question, will I be able to handle the post-op?

You will be surprised just how much your body changes. And it's not like you CANT have pizza! You can have significantly less pizza than before! My sister told me the most surprising thing after getting surgery was the fact that she was full off 3-4 bites of food. Just remember not to overeat and you will do swimmingly well!

[abbyrn27 87]

I am struggling with the preop diet too! I'm on day 5 and I'm down 6 lbs so far. I haven't cheated and I think at this point I can make it but I am SOOOOO irritable! Today will be rough since we have to go to a birthday party. That means everyone will be snacking all day and eating cake and ice cream. Yesterday one of my colleagues did a cake gender reveal foe their baby and I had to get out of there right after they cut it so I wouldn't be tempted. I'm just trying to stay on the message boards to keep me focused on why I'm doing this and how amazing life will be at a healthy weight. The before an after pics help and also I can't think of a time I've ever lost 6 lbs in 5 days so seeing the scale move had helped. We can do it!!!!!!

[vsg_queen24 4]

I know this is tmi but I had my surgery this past Wednesday still no bowel movement. I'm MISERABLE will this cramping ever go away. Ugh

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@vsg_queen24 - Are you on a stool softener of any kind? Colace, benefiber, Miralax to name a few. Call your doc and discuss.

[vsg_queen24 4]

@@BLERDgirl I am using benefiber still nothing

[desertgirl_74 114]

I had to use a suppository after surgery. It had been 4 days without a BM. That took care of the immediate problem.

Now I use 3 tbsp of benefiber per day. One each in my Protein Shakes, and a 3rd in a glass of crystal light. This is what works for me.

Edited May 9, 2015 by desertgirl_74

[brian1360 10]

I am having my surgery on June 4.I am starting the prediet around the 21.I am thinking of going low carbohydrate,high Protein the week before to shrink my hunger.My job requires you to be thinking quickly I don't want to be fatiqed or foggy .I had the band 7 years ago and did this approach any advice.

[vsg_queen24 4]

@@desertgirl_74 they told me not to use a enema but I might have to

[VSG_Hopeful 51]

I know this is tmi but I had my surgery this past Wednesday still no bowel movement. I'm MISERABLE will this cramping ever go away. Ugh

Ask your dr if you can take a little milk of magnesia.

[Alex Brecher 10,512]

It’s hard. It’s really hard. And good for you for sticking with it. You’re doing fine, and that’s a reasonable amount of weight to lose.

The pre-op diet is good practice for later. It helps you learn some self-control (at least it did for me) and it gives you the confidence that you can do it if you really need and want to. Good luck on Monday with your surgery!

[ValerieDee1975 55]

I have my surgery in two days and I cheated today I feel horrible

You are a-okay! Mine is in a week and I've cheated 3 times during these Protein shakes! Just make sure if you're going to cheat off it, choose HEALTHY options! You're doing just fine! Don't kick yourself when you're so close!

Don't feel bad, I have seen that many have cheated and I admit I have also (have still lost about 6 lbs. which is a bonus I say!), trying with healthy options but not always...forgive yourself and move on, don't beat yourself up over it...look how long we have all lived with food issues..a 2 week diet really won't change that, this whole thing is a process...plus we wouldn;t be having surgery if we could do it all on our own (at least for me..I have horrible will power! lol) This surgery, for me, is a tool to help with my journey to healthy...getting sick and such is a GREAT deterrent for me...so there is that. I say, if you cheat...forgive yourself, forget it and try (important word) to do better Good Luck all around!! My surgery is this coming Wed and I have been researching bariatric surgery for over 15 years, so this is a long time coming for me (really long story) and I am so excited...but getting a little nervous...I have OCD so I have already packed, have lists everywhere! lol Ok, done preaching! LOL Good Luck and Blessings All!

[ValerieDee1975 55]

I know this is tmi but I had my surgery this past Wednesday still no bowel movement. I'm MISERABLE will this cramping ever go away. Ugh

You should let your surgeon know, maybe they can prescribe or at least suggest something for you. I take prescription Colace (Doc-Q-Lace) and have for years since I also take Morphine...bonus, it comes in liquid. I have also seen lots of suggestions for Metamucil or the like (low sugar) and bought some ahead of time...just make sure there is NO stimulant in it...want a bit more natural so you don't hurt your new tummy by straining Good luck for your poops lol

[vsg_queen24 4]

Thanks @@ValerieDee1975 my surgeon called and said I could do a enema I feel a little better but still have pressure in my back and lower abdomen

[rowebaught 21]

liquid diet day 4: just purchased Swansons tortilla Soup base broth... HEAVEN... it was a party in my mouth and a wonderful change to regular broth ... (I heard the hot/sour broth is pretty good too!)

Highly recommend it!

[Salonboi 353]

liquid diet day 4: just purchased Swansons tortilla Soup base broth... HEAVEN... it was a party in my mouth and a wonderful change to regular broth ... (I heard the hot/sour broth is pretty good too!)

Highly recommend it!

I can't find it at any grocery stores in my area yet. ????