May 18th surgery date

Pangaeus · May 2, 2009

Hi there, I have a May 18th date for the surgery in Tijuana. I was told I don't need to do the pre-op diet but I have been trying to compel myself to follow some sort of diet to get revved up for compliance post surgery. I desperatly don't want to be one of those people who keep overeating and then stretch out their stomach after all is said and done. However, the past two days have been terrible eating for me and I feel like I am failing a test I was giving myself.

I don't know now if it is "fantasy thinking" (as my therapist says) to think this surgery is going to help me get my weight and eating issues under control.

Kinda sad today...

ParrotheadCathy · May 2, 2009

Some of the pre-op diets doctors prescribe are pretty stringent ... all liquid (OptiFast), etc. Mine was pretty comfortable. You could try this.

2 Protein shakes per day (at least 20 grams Protein per shake)

2 lean meals per day consisting of 3 ounces of lean protein (about the size of a deck of cards), steamed or raw vegetables (if salad, use fat free dressing), and 15 grams of carbs

I wasn't starving all the time, I lost some weight steadily. I'm sure others had non-extreme pre-op diets that you could try as well.

carrie0322 · May 2, 2009

I am scheduled for surgery on May 19th and I am starting a mandatory pre op diet on May 19th. Mostly liquid, with protien shakes and some soft foods like cottage cheese, yogurt and low fat Soups. Good luck!

Hi there, I have a May 18th date for the surgery in Tijuana. I was told I don't need to do the pre-op diet but I have been trying to compel myself to follow some sort of diet to get revved up for compliance post surgery. I desperatly don't want to be one of those people who keep overeating and then stretch out their stomach after all is said and done. However, the past two days have been terrible eating for me and I feel like I am failing a test I was giving myself.
I don't know now if it is "fantasy thinking" (as my therapist says) to think this surgery is going to help me get my weight and eating issues under control.

Kinda sad today...