Pre Op diet

[Crunchie13 1]

I'm new to this forum and just looking for some encouragement. Surgery is on the 28th of July and I have one week of pre op diet left and it's killing me. So lethargic and weak, struggling to get through work and I haven't lost any weight even though Ive been 100% sticking to it!! I'm doing the Optifast diet so three Meal Replacements and two cups of veggies a day. Am allowed sugar free jelly and sugar free liquids (cordial and diet softdrink).. I feel like I need some meat for energy!! Will it stop my liver from getting smaller if I add some lean meat to one of my veggie serves?

[MowryRocks 679]

Stick with it. I felt the same way, but it turned around. You should be getting your energy from Protein. meat is just more protein.

[RedOrangeSunrise 53]

Having similar issues. Surgery is the 28th for me, too, and I also have one week to go. My program demands a high Protein liquid diet. I can have sugar-free Protein Shakes, sugar-free popcicles, strained cream Soups, broth with Protein Powder, and nonfat Greek yogurt. I miss chewing and I've been extremely emotional.

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[nettabs1 4]

Im going on my last week also abd haven't lost any weight. I have been firm on this but nothing it can become depressing. It will be over soon you can do it

[PrayingForWeightLoss 340]

I am getting sleeved the 28th of July too. I a, finding it hard on the preop diet but it is getting slightly better as the week ends. Just stick with it. Going into the weekend I am dreading sitting around and not eating much. I bought a book to ready. Hopefully it steers my mind from thinking about food. Good luck next Friday.

[Gabbee 53]

Hi friends!

I am also getting surgery on 7/28. Yay, we should follow each other's progress since we'll be on the same timeline.

I'm starting liquid diet tomorrow and definitely not looking forward to it.

I hope it gets easier for you! Like PrayingForWeightLoss I am worried about starting this on the weekend. Will have to think of ways to occupy my mind.

[Sunshyne17 8]

Hello! This is my first time posting. I am having surgery on August 2nd. I am starting to get that nervous excited feeling! My program doesn't require me to do the two week pre-op liquid diet, but just so I could make sure I hit surgery weight goal (I'm about 4 to 5 lbs from hitting it) I started doing Protein Shakes on Monday and find it really is hard! I ended up taking a break today due to a massive headache (grateful the liquid diet was self imposed and not required). I have found the conversations here so inspiring, thanks for sharing your experiences so far! I wish you all the best of luck on the 28th!

[SunshineJo 2]

Hello from Oz This is my first post and am looking forward to meeting fellow sleevers.

I am having surgery on 8/8 and on day 17 of my 35 day pre-op diet. So far it hasnt been too bad, Im on 3 Optifast meals plus unlimited green veges and a selection of fruits per day. Apart from the week one headaches I havent had any problems although Opti Choc bars give me wind and the poops!

Good Luck all

[Crunchie13 1]

Thanks for your replies everyone! Just gotta push through!

sunshinejoe im also in Oz, whereabouts are you?

[PrayingForWeightLoss 340]

Hello from Oz This is my first post and am looking forward to meeting fellow sleevers.
I am having surgery on 8/8 and on day 17 of my 35 day pre-op diet. So far it hasnt been too bad, Im on 3 Optifast meals plus unlimited green veges and a selection of fruits per day. Apart from the week one headaches I havent had any problems although Opti Choc bars give me wind and the poops!
Good Luck all

Sunshine, 17 days is a long time amd well done! You keep going strong. I am on day 7 of 14 and hating it. I have come too far to give up though.

[shericrazylady 113]

Pre op diet is easy compared to what you have to do after the surgery you will be fine

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[SunshineJo 2]

On 21/07/2017 at 6:10 PM, Crunchie13 said:

Thanks for your replies everyone! Just gotta push through!

sunshinejoe im also in Oz, whereabouts are you?

Hi Crunchie Im in Newcastle

[Debmelb 1]

Hi all,
I am in Melbourne and having the gastric sleeve on 26 th July. I am feeling hungry.

[Gabbee 53]

I am hungry too and I'm only on day 2!

But I keep telling myself this is temporary! And envisioning myself a year from now as a badass runner with strong, defined arms!

What are yall's coping mechanisms for when you start to feel your mind playing tricks on you?

[shericrazylady 113]

The hunger should go at least the pains of hunger I only get head hunger now I'm 1 month post op tomorrow

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