Easing in to pre-op diet?

[citygirl1962 50]

I am anxious about the pre-op diet and am wondering if there is a good way to transition into it? What about doing low carb/ Atkins induction for a week first? I am thinking that would suppress hunger and carb cravings.

[Djmohr 6,965]

I have to say, I just ripped off the bandaid and honestly it was no big deal. The first 3 days were the hardest and after that I just kept my eye on the goal.

After day 4 I could not even drink all the Protein skakes they wanted me to. I was drinking 3 a day and then broth.< /p>

[citygirl1962 50]

Yeah...it is the first few days I dread. Being very hungry is torture;-)

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Give yourself a week to eliminate caffeine ...ugh...it is a big feat...had lots of headaches..dizziness....The following week now week one I am on a soft food diet no sugar or starches 2 to 3 shakes and a serving of steamed vegetables and fish or cottage cheese....First 3 days ugh....ok now...3 days before surgery I start clear liquid only before surgery.

[glitter eyes 1,398]

I eased into my pre op liquid diet and I am so glad I did. I eliminated all caffeine about two months before and then about 30 days before my pre op diet I cut out all refined sugar and focused on Protein and veggies. I think it made my liquid diet so much easier. I never had any headaches, feelings of hunger or low energy. It was relatively easy. I think my last day, the day before surgery, was the hardest and I think it was mostly due to last minute jitters.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

My doctor is not an advocate of all liquid...I can have cottage cheese, yogurt and one serving of softened Proteins and steamed spinach.2 to 3 shakes and I feel fine...isopure Liquid Protein is my new friend.

[newmebithebypass 713]

My diet pre surgery is 3 weeks no starches and 2 days Clear Liquids only that's the part in dreading

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Same here 2days all clear,..Popsicles ,jello...Isopure