Did anyone exercise during pre-op diet?

[TripletDad 17]

It may be a silly question, but I'm currently doing 30-40 mins of cardio and some core work. I'm doing this about 4 days a week, but on the 16th of October I begin the pre-op diet. My fear is trying to get the last bit of exercise in those two weeks but pushing my hunger levels through the roof. If you did exercise, what are some pointers?

[DropWt4Life 957]

I exercised while in pre-op. I think that it was the thing that helped me lose 25 pounds in 2 weeks. I usually lift weights 4X weekly, and do cardio 2-3X Weekly (one day involves 2 workouts). The first week, I continued according to schedule. I did 3 Premier Protein shakes (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner), and strained soups/broths 2X daily. I also continued to drink green smoothies at least once daily. I was taking in about 1,000 calories per day, but was never hungry since I was having something every 2 hours or so.

I think that the fitter you are before surgery, the better outcome in the short term. My surgeon said that my liver was nice and small after surgery. I never had any pain except for the dreaded gas pain. I also had no nausea at all. I was able to walk 15-20 minutes every hour and a half within a few hours after surgery.

If I were you, I would continue to exercise up until maybe a few days before surgery. If you do this, make sure that you are taking in at least the full 1,000 calories (or whatever your plan wants you to be at) throughout the day. If you don't, you are going to feel weak, tired, moody and lethargic and most of all.....HUNGRY! Try to get something in every 2 hours, and drink plenty of fluids in between. Make sure you are getting some veggies in through creamed Soups (if allowed) and juices. If you don't get any Fiber in, and are only doing Protein, you are going to get constipated for sure.

Anyway, good luck in this next stage of your journey. It sounds as though you are definitely on the right track.

[TripletDad 17]

Thank you! I will definitely follow a similar plan. Appreciate your input!