willdamanager 30 Posted October 21, 2016 Im 4 days into my pre op diet!!! Holy shit!!! Its not even that bad compared to what i've read ppl are doing here. My diet is 10 days and its 2 shakes and 4oz Protein with veggies. Im 6,1 350 pounds. Im not a happy camper right now!!!! Jesus help!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sai 785 Posted October 21, 2016 That is a strict pre-op. My pre-op was much longer though, 3 wks. Mine was 5 Protein Shakes with Water (or 4 with milk), a cup of broth in between. I wish I had the 4 oz Protein though hehe but still, hang in there, 6 more days. I feel ya though, and I'm sure there are several here that feel the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigiinDC 70 Posted October 21, 2016 Yea it's crazy! I cheated with a little more Protein and I'm allowed three shakes a Protein Bar, a Protein (meat) and veggies .. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Still lost 5 lbs in one week Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleLizzieLilliput 919 Posted October 21, 2016 See if you can add a shake. Call your surgeon and check with them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted October 21, 2016 My husband went from 320 to 217. He is 6'2". He existed on lots of broth, the shakes, and one protein/veg meal pre surgery. Some of these pre op diets are horrendous for a person your size. Please talk to your surgeon! It is worth it in the long run I promise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genn 460 Posted October 21, 2016 I'm only allowed Protein shakes and clear FLUIDS for two weeks before mine Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farcaster 80 Posted October 21, 2016 Just remember that it isn't forever. You only need to make it through these 10 days, and post surgery you aren't going to feel hunger in nearly the same way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniella5 33 Posted October 21, 2016 Today My 9th day of Optifast shakes onlyy...horrible..I want chicken! Down 9 pounds. Sent from my SM-G920T1 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted October 21, 2016 @@Daniella5 Today My 9th day of Optifast shakes onlyy...horrible..I want chicken! Down 9 pounds. Sent from my SM-G920T1 using the BariatricPal App Twice in my husband's life he did Optifast two separate years and lost 100 lbs. each year. The pre op shakes is nothing in comparison, so just wait for the prize. It is not easy but we all struggled pre op, and post op. It is so worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PorkChopExpress 821 Posted October 21, 2016 My pre-op diet was two weeks and it was 100% liquids, no solids no meat nothing...and I took great pride in making it through that entire program without cheating once. It put me in just the right mental place to handle life after surgery. This prep isn't just for a good, smooth surgery and recovery...it's for your mind, too. It's a commitment that you're making to change. Embrace it! There's a time limit on it, and then after surgery you will not care anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GBaygurl 29 Posted October 21, 2016 I only get 3 shakes a day and I'm 4 days from surgery!!! You will make it Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniella5 33 Posted October 21, 2016 My pre-op diet was two weeks and it was 100% liquids, no solids no meat nothing...and I took great pride in making it through that entire program without cheating once. It put me in just the right mental place to handle life after surgery. This prep isn't just for a good, smooth surgery and recovery...it's for your mind, too. It's a commitment that you're making to change. Embrace it! There's a time limit on it, and then after surgery you will not care anymore.You are 100%correct.Thank you. Sent from my SM-G920T1 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jemma1983 5 Posted October 21, 2016 Hi guys, my surgery is scheduled for 2nd November and I'm currently on a 2 week pre op diet and I'm also finding it really difficult! I'm allowed 4 pints of semi skimmed milk per day, but I can substitute one pint of milk with one slim fast shake. I'm on day 3 and I'm so hungry! Plus (sorry if tmi) every time I drink my milk I urgently need the bathroom So my body feels completely empty! 11 days to go, and I'm going to stay strong and get it done, especially after reading PorkChopExpress post. Encouraging Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kblanc 53 Posted October 21, 2016 Im 4 days into my pre op diet!!! Holy ****!!! Its not even that bad compared to what i've read ppl are doing here. My diet is 10 days and its 2 shakes and 4oz Protein with veggies. Im 6,1 350 pounds. Im not a happy camper right now!!!! Jesus help!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yours is actually good. Mine was only liquids! Protein Shakes, broth, Water, crystal light, cream of Soups with no chunks just liquid, and drinkable yogurts Sent from my HTC Desire 626s using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamNZ 23 Posted October 21, 2016 My pre-op diet was two weeks and it was 100% liquids, no solids no meat nothing...and I took great pride in making it through that entire program without cheating once. It put me in just the right mental place to handle life after surgery. This prep isn't just for a good, smooth surgery and recovery...it's for your mind, too. It's a commitment that you're making to change. Embrace it! There's a time limit on it, and then after surgery you will not care anymore. Thanks, Porkchop. That actually helps me a lot. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites