Pre-op diets?

[A10by2010 0]

My first day on the preop!

I started my day with a cup of black coffee and splenda.

an hour later i drink 1 Optifast shake.

followed it with a water bottle. it has been about 4 hours and i am so full. i dont know how I will be able to drink another shake. i guess i have to force myself sometime soon.

my doc recommends to drink 5 a day along with Water and crystal light. So being the first day not too bad.

My approach is dont even think about it and do it!

good luck to everyone!

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Hello,

I just saw your post as I was finishing my first Optifast shake. I was a bit nervous about starting this diet today but after reading your post I am a bit more optimistic. I see we are the same starting weight too (by your ticker) when is your surgery date??

[SpideyMom 1]

HELP! HELP! HELP! :wink::sad:

I'm on day three of my pre-op diet and I feel like I'll never make it for another 4 1/2 days! My diet is 6 cans of SlimFast a day, nothing else but Water, and I'm about to vomit at the thought of drinking another SlimFast!!! I've reread this thread with all the encouraging words (including mine) to gather some strength, but I'm seriously feeling ill. I've been "cheating" by not drinking all 6 drinks, but then I'm starving and exhausted and headachey all day.

Last night I had a cup of unjury chicken Soup, which helped because the texture is so different and I got something salty to taste. But do you think that's okay to do? Unjury actually has half the calories, zero fat, and twice the Protein than the Slim Fast can, so I figured it couldn't really hurt that it wasn't "Slim Fast" brand. (However, it did have twice the sodium as SF.)

I used to think the SF drinks were okay, until I had to drink six a day!!

Any suggestions or thoughts are greatly appreciated!!! TIA!

[karebare4me 0]

Ann,

As long as your getting some protien and staying under 1000 calories then you should be fine.. It should be good for you to mix it up a bit. I'm surprised that your Dr. is making you only take just one thing all day long.. I feel for you.

My Pre-Surgery Diet is following a High Protien low carb diet consuming no more then 1000 calories per day.

Diet example is Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch and then a high protien dinner with small portion of meat and veggies. keeping all day calories under 1000.

So, still do what your Dr. tells you but mixx it up a bit and mix your slim fast in with some ice and a bannana in the blender or add a little bit of Peanut Butter to your chocolate slim fast. Just think outside the box but still being with in your dr's rules. And then go for some walks or go take a swim.

I have been walking, and doing some Water aerobics each day and I have lost 12 pounds so far. My surgery day is May 6th. You can do it..I beleive in you hang in there.

[meem 0]

Ann, hang in there. I know exactly what you are feeling. I am only 1 1/2 days into my week long pre-op. For me, it's the smell of the drinks. But I am taking small steps and I was soooo proud of myself for getting through yesterday.

One day at a time. You can and will do this. Remember that we are all in the same boat and we will all make it.

My doctor told me that this was going to be the hardest part of the LapBand journey, because of the relationship I have with food. I am now realizing what he meant. Emotionally I have to really prepare that my relationship with food is changing.

You can do it. We are all here for you.

Walks and any form of exercising might help you get through this. My mom suggested to me to clean out my lingerie draw and think about the new pieces that will be replacing the old ones. That mental picture helps me get another shake down.

Good luck:rolleyes2:

[TXAmy07 0]

Ann, you can do this! Like Meem said, just one day at a time... You can do anything for just ONE day. I had to tell myself that a lot today too, for some reason it was harder than it has been.

We are so close now, though! WE can do this! :thumbdown:

[meem 0]

Really!! How am I suppose to get through the lapband if I can't even get my mayo banditos on my signature correct?? I have a hat but no letters!!! I am a lost cause with it.:thumbdown:

Excuse me, day three of pre-op. But I am hanging in there. Even if my daughter starts to gag when she smells my shakes!!!

[tulsarealtorgb 0]

Really!! How am I suppose to get through the lapband if I can't even get my mayo banditos on my signature correct?? I have a hat but no letters!!! I am a lost cause with it.:thumbdown:

Excuse me, day three of pre-op. But I am hanging in there. Even if my daughter starts to gag when she smells my shakes!!!

Hi Melissa, Just click on my signature on the right hand side only, copy and paste onto yours. Delete the url on yours 1st though. That should get it. GB

[SpideyMom 1]

Oh, thank you, everyone for your kind words of encouragement! :thumbdown: I did find that blending the SlimFast with ice, some milk, and a scoop of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chocolate powder makes it taste better.

Melissa, thank you for telling me that your doctor said this is the hardest part of the diet. That gives me hope in a weird kinda way.

I'm going to the mall with my friend today, to get some walking in. That will help keep my mind off of things.

Thanks again for the suggestions and support. You all are the greatest!!!

[Crazylady 0]

Ann, only take it one minute at a time. You can get through right now. Don't worry about tomorrow or how long you have to do this. Just do it RIGHT now. (As I type this with a shakiy, non food eating hand):smile:

I want that Bandito siggy too... and I should try to post a picture in my avatar... you guys are so techy!! Let me see if I can do it...

[Crazylady 0]

Ok, I did it! But I have to admit the only picture I had is from last winter and 30 pounds ago.:smile:

[SpideyMom 1]

Thanks, Shelley! I'm thankful I've made it this far... only 2 1/2 days to go on this awful diet. Making the shakes in the blender helps, but now the smell of the shakes is making me gag. And it's doing awful things to my digestive tract. Ugh.

But, together we can get through this!! Thanks for everyone's support -- it is really helping me tremendously!!!

[Juniper 0]

TxAmy,

Your pre-op diet looks a lot like mine. Do you mind telling me where you're getting your surgery done, and who your doctor is? You can send a private message if you want. :-)

I've started mixing my protein/milk with instant coffee and a little unsweetened cocoa powder, and freezing it. It's the best thing I've tried so far!

[TXAmy07 0]

Juniper,

My surgery is at Presby Dallas and my surgeon is Dr. Anderson. I can't believe I will see him in 36 hours!!!!!!!

How about you?

[Jennifer75 0]

Hi everyone!! Well I made it through the weekend with only ONE meltdown! It lasted just a few minutes and it was triggered by a crabby husband and a 12 year old with a desire to go to the mall. Yes, THE Mall - the one with twisted carb sticks that I shall not name here. Not to mention the food court.

I made a deal with her - no mall but we went to a strip mall type of shopping center. Much better!!

So I had my pre-op testing done today - went very well in and out in just over 2.5 hours. I had a Chest X-Ray, Upper GI, EKG, Lab Work, Urine test and met with a Dietician and a respitory therapist to learn about the Flow Meter usage.

On day 6 of the liquid diet and it's going really well, I thought I'd have been sick or lightheaded or weak and tired, but I actually have more energy - maybe it's the excitement.

I've lost 8 lbs. so far so that is a big bonus too!

Everyone is doing a great job!! Let's keep up the good work!

[treynney 0]

Surgery May 18th... 1st day on pre-op liquid diet (Ready to sleep it off)