Pre-Surgery Liquid Diet- nauseous- Help!

ds0911 · January 25, 2008

Hi- My surgery is scheduled for February 1st and I started the low carb, high Protein liquid diet today that I have to stay on for the entire week. I am not even a full day into it and have a headache and feel nauseated. I am drinking the protein shakes/soups/etc. (unjury brand, which tastes pretty good). I just don't know what to do about the nausea. Any advice? Thanks!

Chrisann · January 26, 2008

I used to get headaches when I wasn't getting enough Protein. Are you tracking the number of grams of protein you are getting daily?

JerseyBorn · January 26, 2008

I am getting banded on Monday. Like you, I have been dealing with the liquid diet. Honestly, I haven't really experienced any headaches or nausea. I've been sticking with chicken broth and sugarless Jello. it's been a rough week, especially when seeing others eat real food. On the bright side, I have lost 10 pounds. Have you tried swithching up what you are eating to something else.

EnchantedRuby · January 26, 2008

I'm into my 3rd day pre-op... unlike you I have to do 2 weeks not 1 week of liquids. 1st day was ok. I was actually very active and confident. Yesterday (2nd day) was another thing.. I felt like Sh**!!.. I felt nauseated, tired and had a major a$$ headache!

Nausea= Ice Chips!! Thinking back to when I was in labor and couldn't have anything to eat. THIS WORKS!

Tired= Drank a bottle of Special K Protein Water (my boss had an extra one) & I stepped out to get some air . It helped a lot!

Headaches= the Special K worked on that too.

Today's going ok.. hopefully it will stay this way. I added Tomato Soup to my diet today about a cups worth. we'll see how it turns out.

Good Luck Girl I don't have my surgery till the 7th so I still have a while before THE DAY!