PRE OP DIET MAKING ME DIZZY!

[SIR.CKRISS 15]

I've been on the pre op diet for 3 days and today I felt as if I was going to faint!! I've had no sugar no carbs and no caffeine. It's getting kind of hard especially with sweets and good food(tamales) around the house. Anyone else going through the PRE OP??

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[Hiraeth 515]

I had to do it for 7 days. I didn't feel dizzy, but I did get a headache (it wasn't severe). Did your doctor tell you to avoid sugar completely? Your blood sugar might be low. Also, try your best to stay away from good food. Don't let yourself be around people who eat the good stuff. That's when it gets hard.

[NWJill 119]

Yes, just starting, hang in there and as much as possible get the temptations out of the house. For me work is worse because I can't control how many goodies are constantly being put on my desk or plates of them everywhere. I told my coworkers I am on a special diet but it is funny how that just makes them worse, they say things like, one little cookie/candy/treat won't hurt, it's the holidays. This will be a challenging holiday season but worth it in the end

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[SIR.CKRISS 15]

Yes, just starting, hang in there and as much as possible get the temptations out of the house. For me work is worse because I can't control how many goodies are constantly being put on my desk or plates of them everywhere. I told my coworkers I am on a special diet but it is funny how that just makes them worse, they say things like, one little cookie/candy/treat won't hurt, it's the holidays. This will be a challenging holiday season but worth it in the end

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Everyday is a challenge for me at work as well. It takes everything I have to resist especially the sweets. But at the end of the day I feel proud I had the strength in me to resist. And yes it will be well worth it in the end

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[Hiraeth 515]

Yes, just starting, hang in there and as much as possible get the temptations out of the house. For me work is worse because I can't control how many goodies are constantly being put on my desk or plates of them everywhere. I told my coworkers I am on a special diet but it is funny how that just makes them worse, they say things like, one little cookie/candy/treat won't hurt, it's the holidays. This will be a challenging holiday season but worth it in the end

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Ok, now this annoys me. How rude of them to pressure/tempt you. Some people lack so much tact.

[SIR.CKRISS 15]

I had to do it for 7 days. I didn't feel dizzy, but I did get a headache (it wasn't severe). Did your doctor tell you to avoid sugar completely? Your blood sugar might be low. Also, try your best to stay away from good food. Don't let yourself be around people who eat the good stuff. That's when it gets hard.

My Dr. Gave me a diet plan and told me avoid carbs, caffeine and sugars. But I think I will have a fruit once a day to help me out. It is hard especially when the whole house smells delicious.lol... but I have plenty of veggies to snack on to help me out.

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[NWJill 119]

It's funny to me how different pre-op diets are, I am only allowed one small meal of Protein and veggies a day, and other then that 2-3 Protein shakes. I might do my meal at lunch since it seems to be harder during the day.

HIraeth-I agree it is annoying. My husband is diabetic and even telling his coworkers that and they pressure him to eat sweets. He actually got mad at one coworker yesterday because she was pestering him so bad. I have learned to accept the treat and casually dump it in the trash, leaving a crumb or two on the plate/napkin on my desk and then people seem to be more ok with you passing on things because you already indulged. I work in an open office with A LOT of people and it is NON-STOP this time of year. If I wasn't using my sick/vacation for my surgery in two weeks I would have requested the time off

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[Hiraeth 515]

I had to do it for 7 days. I didn't feel dizzy, but I did get a headache (it wasn't severe). Did your doctor tell you to avoid sugar completely? Your blood sugar might be low. Also, try your best to stay away from good food. Don't let yourself be around people who eat the good stuff. That's when it gets hard.

My Dr. Gave me a diet plan and told me avoid carbs, caffeine and sugars. But I think I will have a fruit once a day to help me out. It is hard especially when the whole house smells delicious.lol... but I have plenty of veggies to snack on to help me out.

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When you say "whole house smells delicious" do you mean that you are smelling the food your family members are eating? Too bad they can't refrain from eating around you. I'm sure fruit won't be bad to eat. My doctor didn't give me that kind of diet plan. He just said to drink liquids for the first 6 days, and Clear Liquids on the 7th day. Your doctor must be trying to ween you off of sugar, carbs, and caffeine (which is a good idea). You'll do great!

[Hiraeth 515]

It's funny to me how different pre-op diets are, I am only allowed one small meal of Protein and veggies a day, and other then that 2-3 Protein shakes. I might do my meal at lunch since it seems to be harder during the day.

HIraeth-I agree it is annoying. My husband is diabetic and even telling his coworkers that and they pressure him to eat sweets. He actually got mad at one coworker yesterday because she was pestering him so bad. I have learned to accept the treat and casually dump it in the trash, leaving a crumb or two on the plate/napkin on my desk and then people seem to be more ok with you passing on things because you already indulged. I work in an open office with A LOT of people and it is NON-STOP this time of year. If I wasn't using my sick/vacation for my surgery in two weeks I would have requested the time off

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Seriously? I can't believe his coworkers are pressuring him to do that, especially since he's a diabetic. That's so ridiculous. I'd have to put my foot down and tell them to stop because you're making a life change, and that it's rude of them to constantly insist. I'm sorry you and your husband have to deal with that. :/

[SIR.CKRISS 15]

I had to do it for 7 days. I didn't feel dizzy, but I did get a headache (it wasn't severe). Did your doctor tell you to avoid sugar completely? Your blood sugar might be low. Also, try your best to stay away from good food. Don't let yourself be around people who eat the good stuff. That's when it gets hard.

My Dr. Gave me a diet plan and told me avoid carbs, caffeine and sugars. But I think I will have a fruit once a day to help me out. It is hard especially when the whole house smells delicious.lol... but I have plenty of veggies to snack on to help me out.

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When you say "whole house smells delicious" do you mean that you are smelling the food your family members are eating? Too bad they can't refrain from eating around you. I'm sure fruit won't be bad to eat. My doctor didn't give me that kind of diet plan. He just said to drink liquids for the first 6 days, and Clear Liquids on the 7th day. Your doctor must be trying to ween you off of sugar, carbs, and caffeine (which is a good idea). You'll do great!

Thank you!

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[Melanie89 56]

i did it for 2 weeks. hardest thing i ever did. didnt even cheat although i was convinced I would. showed me how much i wanted surgery and that i was willing to do anything to get it. i felt dizzy day 1-3 but i promise it gets easier after day 4. Drink loads of Water stay hydrated. after day 4 your so into it. try and stay focused because if you can't do the pre op diet then you will find it even harder after surgery.

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[scootysmama 12]

I'm on day 3 now and I woke up with a mini ????headache. thanks for the encouragement and reassurance !

34 yr old wife and mom of the best 6yr old ever????

[SIR.CKRISS 15]

i did it for 2 weeks. hardest thing i ever did. didnt even cheat although i was convinced I would. showed me how much i wanted surgery and that i was willing to do anything to get it. i felt dizzy day 1-3 but i promise it gets easier after day 4. Drink loads of Water stay hydrated. after day 4 your so into it. try and stay focused because if you can't do the pre op diet then you will find it even harder after surgery.

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Yes I made myself some lemonade with Splenda and it's really helping me with my cravings and I feel better today on day 4. I really want this and that's what keeps me focused on the diet.

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[SIR.CKRISS 15]

I'm on day 3 now and I woke up with a mini headache. thanks for the encouragement and reassurance !

34 yr old wife and mom of the best 6yr old ever

Day 3 (yesterday) was the worst for me and it took a lot to say no too sweets ... felt dizzy and weak. But I pulled through and today I feel much better. Best of luck.

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[Melanie89 56]

yea excatly you can do this. mind over matter im telling you. im 13 weeks out lost over 60lbs already this is preparing you to change the way you think about food. keep focused and dont cheat you can do this good luck to you

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