OMG IM STARVING.

nursemerry · 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.

I agree! It was tough, and other sleeves/ bypassers that I knew told me about their cheating! I knew this was a mental test and not just a physical necessity pre op.... And you know what? I did not cheat and luckily haven't had any adverse post op complications. In 3 days (but who is counting) I will be 4weeks post op and 6 weeks post solids, and I can not wait to introduce solids again...i think I earned it!

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kymberle61 · October 21, 2016

You can do it. The first few days are difficult and it gets better. Make sure you drink plenty of Water to make yourself full. If you find yourself having to go to the bathroom room right after tell your surgeon. You may be sensitive to the lactose.

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lynda1965 · October 21, 2016

I'm 4 days away from surgery and have been on the 2 Protein drinks, 4 oz Protein, 2 cups veggies and 1 cup fruit since the 10th. Not bad at first, but the last 2 days I have been really hungry and using sugar free Jello to help. For the last 3 days, I have had a headache. Hope it gets better after surgery.

gigiinDC · October 23, 2016

It will get better. I did cheat but increasing my Protein from 4oz to maybe 6oz a few times. I was feeling dizzy every night which is not good when caring for a toddler. I decided to increase Water instead.. still a bit dizzy but it's now been just over 2 weeks and I'm down 12lbs.. totally worth the struggle.

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