Pre-op Diet Is Horrible

[LizR 2654 4]

Omg, I am day 2 of pre-op diet and this is horrible. Massive headache, can't focus at work, extremely tired, shaky, dizzy and nausea. I knew it would be hard but not all this.......please tell me it gets better I am not sure I can do this for 12 more days.....ugh!!

[TLHvsg2018 33]

It does get better!! sugar free popsicles saved me throughout my pre op diet!

I also bought Soups and just strained out all the solid pieces and just drank the broth... much tastier than just buying chicken broth. That helped a lot too!

Best of luck!! It’ll all be worth it!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Are you sensitive to the artificial sweeteners? Maybe you could try another brand.

Hope you feel better.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

LOL. Yeah it is!!

Hang in there! It will get better about day 3 or 4!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

1 hour ago, LizR 2654 said:

Omg, I am day 2 of pre-op diet and this is horrible. Massive Headache, can't focus at work, extremely tired, shaky, dizzy and nausea. I knew it would be hard but not all this.......please tell me it gets better I am not sure I can do this for 12 more days.....ugh!!

Can the headache be from caffeine withdrawal? That's a bear if you haven't weaned yourself off caffeine already.

[cheermom2018 4]

It gets better! I am on day 4 and my headaches have stopped.

[cheermom2018 4]

It gets better! I am on day 4 and my headaches have stopped.

[allwet 868]

Yea the preop diet sucks - you get to see and feel all the things you are addicted too and it is not a fun time.

It gets so much better, so chin up and stay strong, we all looked forward to hearing from you on the other side.

The strained Soup trick will serve you well post op also.

[Creekimp13 5,840]

Been there. It IS horrible! Sorry:( Will get better:)

[prisa911 33]

Omg, I am day 2 of pre-op diet and this is horrible. Massive Headache, can't focus at work, extremely tired, shaky, dizzy and nausea. I knew it would be hard but not all this.......please tell me it gets better I am not sure I can do this for 12 more days.....ugh!!

Hang in there. Day 2 was the worse for me and I had a huge headache, was nauseous and seriously tired. Today is day 3 and I am much better. The hardest thing for me now is not reaching for comfort food. It's years of bad habits so it will take time to change. PS do not give up. You are too precious and are worth it 🤗

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[moondoggie1983 202]

Hang in there. Day 2 was the worse for me and I had a huge Headache, was nauseous and seriously tired. Today is day 3 and I am much better. The hardest thing for me now is not reaching for comfort food. It's years of bad habits so it will take time to change. PS do not give up. You are too precious and are worth it

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End of day 6. No more headaches, but pretty physically weak, not totally mentally there (like in a fog) and tired. I was cleaning the bathroom today and actually had to sit down a couple times because I was worn out. I was head hungry today (again) but caught it and had a bottle of Water. Boom! Not hungry. I have shortened my work days because there’s no way I’ll be working 13 hour days running around all day (I run an escape room) and I don’t want to mess anything up since it’s a super heavy pay constant attention to EVERYTHING job. But for all that, I do feel good. I don’t want to grab anyone’s lunch anymore Plus I’m down 7 pounds so far.
I’ve got the endoscopy tomorrow and have NO IDEA what that’s going to be like, so I’m definitely taking my anxiety and sleep meds tonight and zonking out soon. I have to be there at 7 am for an 8 am appointment which means I’ve got to leave at 6:15.
All in all, it’s MUCH better than day 1 or 2. Hang in there! We can do this!


HW: 311
CW: 258
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

[LizR 2654 4]

Okay day 3 and my headache is only mild and bearable; no other symptoms today plus down 2.5lbs....yay! Yesterday was the worst! Thanks to everyone for all the encouragement and advice. Definitely making my way to the store tonight for sugar free popsicles and Soup to strain.