aquamar61 19 Posted November 5, 2017 Hello everyone. First day here. Having sleeve done on Tuesday. 12 days so far of the shakes and low glycemic veggies. Getting hard! Anyone have suggestions? Anyone have suggestions for early post-op? 2 CarpeDiem129 and Meguone reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meguone 72 Posted November 5, 2017 Congrats on doing the pre-op diet. I eventually got to the point where I did JUST shakes. The vegetables were wearing me out and so were the 4 ounces of meat. One thing I did do for the meat part of it, when my husband would go out to get food for him and the kids, I had them get me two plain hamburgers from McDonalds, Wendys, wherever, to have at least that. Took them off the Buns and scrapped off whatever toppings and that made it a little better. I just cut them up in small pieces and tried the timer to eat them slowly. At least that way, felt like I was eating with the family, and it had a familiar taste. I wound up loosing about 16 pounds I think doing the pre diet. 1 aquamar61 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaylatwodogs 3 Posted November 5, 2017 Having surgery on Tuesday too!! Been on full liquids for 11 days. No veggies or meat allowed. shakes and broth with a bit of non fat Greek yogurt. 1 aquamar61 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aquamar61 19 Posted November 6, 2017 18 hours ago, Meguone said: Congrats on doing the pre-op diet. I eventually got to the point where I did JUST shakes. The vegetables were wearing me out and so were the 4 ounces of meat. One thing I did do for the meat part of it, when my husband would go out to get food for him and the kids, I had them get me two plain hamburgers from McDonalds, Wendys, wherever, to have at least that. Took them off the Buns and scrapped off whatever toppings and that made it a little better. I just cut them up in small pieces and tried the timer to eat them slowly. At least that way, felt like I was eating with the family, and it had a familiar taste. I wound up loosing about 16 pounds I think doing the pre diet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aquamar61 19 Posted November 6, 2017 Thanks everyone for sharing. I am on my last day pre-op and am both excited and nervous/frightened. Had difficulty sleeping last few nights. Trying to stay hydrated today as surgeon said hydrating really well last couple days pre-op is so important. Also spending time trying to learn how to navigate in this app while reading posts from others. 😊 Tried to get on live chat but had an error. Anyone else experiencing this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsplus2 0 Posted November 6, 2017 My surgery is on wednesday. I am jealous, my Dr allows liquid only diet 2 weeks pre-op. no veggies, no meat. I have been obsessing cuz a couple of times I had a little tuna. just dying to chew something. I am not a "sweets" person and all of the protien shakes are sweet. trying to hang on for the next 48 hours is tough. tomorrow I loose the shakes also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alli81 18 Posted November 6, 2017 "Difficult roads can often lead to beautiful destinations" You can get through this!Sent from my LG-H871 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aquamar61 19 Posted November 6, 2017 My surgery is on wednesday. I am jealous, my Dr allows liquid only diet 2 weeks pre-op. no veggies, no meat. I have been obsessing cuz a couple of times I had a little tuna. just dying to chew something. I am not a "sweets" person and all of the protien shakes are sweet. trying to hang on for the next 48 hours is tough. tomorrow I loose the shakes alsoHello Tripsplus [emoji4]. Wishing you well and a speedy recovery. I was allowed 3 shakes and a little low glycemic veggies. You are nearly there! WE are nearly there [emoji4] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barwick411 4 Posted November 6, 2017 My surgery is on wednesday. I am jealous, my Dr allows liquid only diet 2 weeks pre-op. no veggies, no meat. I have been obsessing cuz a couple of times I had a little tuna. just dying to chew something. I am not a "sweets" person and all of the protien shakes are sweet. trying to hang on for the next 48 hours is tough. tomorrow I loose the shakes alsoThere are fruit based Protein Drinks available that are thinner and not milk based Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazycatlady9 4 Posted November 6, 2017 My surgeon recommended upping my Fluid intake when the going gets tough. I am on day one of the pre op diet.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites