FEELING THE PRESSURE

[Chris Stewart 0]

Hello All and thank you for allowing me to be a part of this web page. I am in he beginning stages of getting all my pre screening clearances done and it looks like my surgery day is March 7th. I have soooo many questions and have watched so may videos. I am amazed at the number of people that are having this done. I guess my first concern or hurdle is what is the pre op eating like? I have started back drinking smoothies and using a whey Protein to make sure I will like it when the post surgery diet starts. Does any one out there have some tips to help make the process a little easier. I scanned the other post and really didn't see anything...

Chris

[Newme17 3,444]

I'm pre-op, but are you looking for tips for just making changes beforehand or the actual 1-2 week pre-op diet? I can't give you any tips on the latter, but before that, is learning to not drink anything while eating. Which is the hardest thing ever. I still haven't really nailed it and sip sip sipping, which I still haven't mastered either. But like you, I am doing Protein drinks too. Mine are replacing Breakfast and are plant based.

[Leelee9997 9]

I am 6 days post op And it is really hard to give advice as every surgeon's requirements are different. I did a 3 week Optifast diet which consisted of 800 calories and included shakes Soups and Protein Bars. It was actually pretty tasty and easy but a little costly!! Good luck on your journey ?

[jfcajr 123]

I'm scheduled for my sleeve surgery on march 8! Very excited and a little nervous but I know it's time. Nothing else I've tried has worked long term. I have been trying different Protein Shakes for a few months to find what I like, muscle milk lite and GNC Lean 25, boost lite are delicious. Good luck everyone!


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[1poundatatime 174]

I've been working hard at tracking exactly what I eat and I've trying to eat lots of Protein and minimal carbs. My surgery is a week after yours. I'm supposed to lose 5% - so 13 lbs - and am down 8 in just two weeks! I want to make as many healthy changes pre-op as I can!

Good luck to you!!

[brooklyn42 9]

That is so true I'm working on that hopefully for April