Diabetic pre surgical diet

[addouk 17]

Hiya all,

I'm new to here and just was wanting to make contact.

I am insulin dependant diabetic with sever insulin resistance, I am 1 week away from rny surgery and on day 3 of the pre surgical prep.

From what I have seen I don't really have much to moan about, as I am still able to eat actual food, but wondered..did anyone else have extreme cravings, headaches, insomnia, low mood, and agitation when doing the prep?

Also did anyone feel just generally really unwell? It's only day 3 but it's kicking the hell out of me.

I am able to have the following each day (which I know is more than most), but am worried that I am maybe eating a bit too much to shrink my liver, or that I am just getting it all wrong. The hospital have me the following diet:

Breakfast - 1 weetabix

Lunch- small portion of lean meat or fish, salad (no dressing), 2 crisp breads or a slice of bread

Dinner- small portion of lean meat or fish, 3 small potatoes or 3 spoons of rice, vegetables

1/2 pint of skimmed milk per day (to be used in tea or coffee and my breakfast)

A sugar free & fat free yoghurt

No sauces no alcohol no fizzy drinks

I had a hypo today

I am currently 106kg, I weighed 122kg at the start of my journey 2 years ago. I have gone from a 44 inch trouser to a 34/36 inch.

Am having the surgery for diabetes reasons not so much for weight loss.

Thank you in advance for any replies xx

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[Renkoss 420]

I assume you are not in the U.S.A. since you are using kg to tell your weight. I am also a Type 2 insulin dependent diabetic who is severely insulin resistant. I am surprised at how much food you are allowed prior to surgery. My 2 week pre-op diet consisted of liquids only. I am 3 weeks out now from surgery, and I'm doing great. My insulin resistance has gotten much better, even though I'm still on insulin, with more weight loss, that may change at some point. I'm good with how things are going for me right now. I wish you lots of luck with your surgery helping your diabetes.

[addouk 17]

Hey thanks so much, yeah sorry am in the uk I forgot to convert the weight. I was quite shocked at the amount I could eat, the hospital gave me 3 different diet sheets, 1 was milk only, one for diabetic pill controlled, and finally the insulin dependant diabetic one I am doing. Am so glad to hear that your resistance is getting better and ur doing well after surgery. Am so excited/nervous about mine, but know it's the right thing to do x

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[Renkoss 420]

Don't be nervous. It really isn't that bad. You will have soreness/discomfort the first 3-4 days, but then it starts getting more tolerable. I don't blame you for being excited. I was so ready for this to happen. I'm really glad that I did this. Like I said, I can only hope that with more and more weight loss will come less insulin resistance.