Liquid diet--feeling faint?

[scoots 16]

I am one day into my preop liquid diet. I am supposed to have less than 50g of carbs and 60-80g Protein.

I have had a Protein Shake for Breakfast, light and fit Greek yogurt for lunch, broth, sugar free Jello, more Greek yogurt. Anyone else feel faint from it? I'm a 1st grade teacher and thinking I'm going to have to take the rest of the week until surgery off.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

The first few days are rough. It's just so few calories. I remember calculating it and it was only a max of 450 calories a day for me, which is really not enough to function on. Also, As your body enters ketosis, you will just feel like crap. Headaches, thirst, bad breath. It's no fun at all. Just have to hang in there. Hopefully you won't have to take time off work, since you will have to be missing work post-op, but you might need to nap as soon as you get home from work. Also, be sure to stand up slowly and take a moment to brace yourself before walking.

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

It's completely normal. You will feel bad for the first 3-4 days and then you will feel normal again. You may also have headaches and be irritable as well during that time.

[bb8 4]

You're not alone. I felt very hungry and very faint the first few days of the liquid diet. I wasn't sure I could do it! But I did, and it definitely got easier as the days went on. Take it easy if you can (taking some time off might be a good idea, if you can spare it, but if not, try to rest at home as much as you can). You can do this!

[scoots 16]

Thanks guys! It has definitely gotten easier every day and surgery is in 2 days ????! This is way too tmi but did anyone have issues with the liquid diet when it came to using the restroom? I'm embarrassed to say that I've had to toss a few pairs of pajama bottoms this week due to a cough that was more than just a cough.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Thanks guys! It has definitely gotten easier every day and surgery is in 2 days ! This is way too tmi but did anyone have issues with the liquid diet when it came to using the restroom? I'm embarrassed to say that I've had to toss a few pairs of pajama bottoms this week due to a cough that was more than just a cough.

There's a reason people around here say "never trust a fart"! It can be a real issue in those early days!