Pre-Op Liquid Diet... Does it get easier?

[B_D 54]

Hey everyone! My surgery was moved from May 3rd to April 26th which is great but now I am in the 14 day liquid diet required by my surgeon. I am on day 3 of 14... Please tell me it gets better! I am feeling quite sluggish and just tired in general today. Not to mention a bit moody!

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[Keralian 8]

liquid diet is hard but it will get better... In a couple of day's time you should not be feeling the same tiredness and exhaustion but cravings might come in. So try to stay away when others are having a sumptuous meal or watching anything on tv which looks delicious. It's all in the head after a while.

I didn't do any diet but my BMI was 39.6 pre surgery and the doctor said I don't need to go on a liquid only diet.

Remember, the pre-op liquid diet will help you burn a lot of fat around your stomach/liver and make things easier for the surgeon for the surgery itself.

[stevencornell69 107]

IMO no. It doesn't get better. It flat out sucks.

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[camry2016 78]

I am on day 3. I do fine until making supper for the kids. I make sure to drink my shake before they eat.

[byebyebmi 100]

I'm on day 4 and I think its only tolerable because I have Protein Powder I love and I pre-plan everything. I also keep sugar free Jello at work and sugar free popsicles at home so I dont do anything stupid if I feel like i'm freaking out because i'm hungry and want something I shouldn't be having. I have also been experiencing some weakness/dizzyness and have been making sure to take my Vitamins, especially B's and D. But I hope that part gets better soon. I think I might need more Water. Hang in there!

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

It does get easier... im on day 9... and my energy is back and i am not feeling any hunger....

I am however craving every food under the sun!

Just stick with it.. it'll get easier

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[B_D 54]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate your thoughts! It's been such a day I might just go to bed

[SalOdyssey 441]

Hey everyone! My surgery was moved from May 3rd to April 26th which is great but now I am in the 14 day liquid diet required by my surgeon. I am on day 3 of 14... Please tell me it gets better! I am feeling quite sluggish and just tired in general today. Not to mention a bit moody!

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Yes it does get better. For me days 2-4 were the worst. Evening of day 4 I started to feel better and then it was pretty smooth sailing from there. Best of luck!!

[B_D 54]

Thank you @, this is day 4 and by far the worst day yet. I hope it gets better tonight or tomorrow!

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Edited April 15, 2016 by B_D

[jane13 2,256]

@@B_D - Everyone is correct the first few days are the worst - keep your eyes on the prize (WLS).

I have saved your seat, on the LOSERS bench!!!!

They removed all of the advertisements for food where the newbies sit post-op...otherwise there would be a lot of fights!

The pre-op is for your safety - it doesn't last forever and when you get to eat (chew) your first meal it will be amazing

[B_D 54]

Haha Thank you @@jane13 I can't wait for my seat and certainly can't wait to chew!

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[jane13 2,256]

@@B_D - One you get over the hump of the pre-op diet, it is easier. Focus on the new life you will be blessed with

[Andrea Guadiana 38]

I am in the same boat! I started my pre-op diet Tuesday and although it has gotten easier to endure, I'm also craving everything! Foods that I normally wouldn't pay much attention to before now look AMAZING, lol. I'm sure that is purely psychological. My surgery is scheduled for April 25th! I'm so excited, yet I'm also finding it hard to get through the days with such little energy. I am taking Vitamins. In fact, my surgeon suggested prenatal vitamins to give me an extra boost, but I haven't felt much of a difference. I'm hoping it gets better also! Good luck to you!! We'll be on the loser bench together!

[MamaRhea 56]

Here's rooting for you guys!

I can't imagine how hard that is, I won't have to worry about that for a few more months.

All I can say to encourage you is that in the long run, 14 days of hungry/tired/cranky must be worth it for a lifetime of health! Just keep whiteknuckling it until you get there! (I am sure I will be singing your same tune when I get there myself, haha)

Just think how great you are going to feel a year from now when you hit your goal weight. You will look back at this liquid purgatory with such a sense of accomplishment.

Keep going! We are all here for you!!

[Bethany Copley 35]

Im on day 4 of mine, and my memory and patience are gone. Im also really emotional :/ Im not craving food like I was up until yesterday, though, but this fatigue and moodiness is awful. Im kinda worried that this is what the weeks after getting the sleeve will be like for me. I dont want to feel like this.