Pre-op diet

[cshytle 0]

How is everyone doing on the pre-op diet? I have to do Optifast for just over three weeks before my surgery on 10/13.

It so far hasn't been too bad....22 days to go!!:biggrin:

[plain 12]

All pre-op diets suck, lol!! The one I had to follow was not sooooo bad. It helped me to know that the whole reason behind the pre-op diet is really for our safety on the operating table. Hang in there....you can do it!

[DianaDickey 3]

I'm on my 4th day of the pre op diet and feel really good. My Doctor has me drinking 2 Protein shakes a day and one meal of 4 oz of lean meat (chicken/fish)with a green vegie. I thought this was going to be horrible, but I feel better then I did stuffing my face all the time. I lost 10 pounds in 3 days. I know it was Water, but what a relief. My surgery is set for 10/07/09 if my insurance approves it. I can't wait to get the yes/no answer from them as the waiting is very hard. Good luck to you

Diana

[Chellz423 0]

It's hard, but not as hard as I expected. I do get hunger headaches, but the Protein Shakes are good. I use Muscle milk light.

[cshytle 0]

I am now on day five. Yesterday ended up being very hard for me mentally. I was just ill. My husband thinks its because i haven't eat for four days but I think it's just frustration at myself for letting food control my emotions and my life for so long.

Well a better day is ahead.....:bored:

Only 21 days until my surgery!!:smile2:

[christin 0]

How is everyone doing on the pre-op diet? I have to do Optifast for just over three weeks before my surgery on 10/13.

It so far hasn't been too bad....22 days to go!!:smile2:

I changed my diet from regular to soft then slim fast for 1 wk with lean cuisine dinner and week before surgery on Optifast. I lost 10 lbs prior to surgery. It's been 2 months since surgery and I have lost 50 lbs. I know it's the gradual change in diet habits that have been successful.

Good Luck. :bored:

[jbgvscamg 0]

I am on day 5 of a liquid diet. I was given the choice of what Protein shakes to use: requirements are at least 50 grams of Protein per day, 1000 calories, under 35 grams of fat.

I am counting down the days to my surgery (Monday 9.28.09)-- but I know it will be more of the same after!!

My doc's protocol:

10 days thin liquids post op

10 days purees

then introduce normal food...

So far, it seems like I've 'lost' about 5 pounds-- probably mainly water-- but I'll take it.

[DianaDickey 3]

Wow! I'm on my 8th day pre op diet and have lost 16 pounds. If my insurance doesn't approve me I may stick to this if it is safe. Who am I kidding it wouldn't take long before I made a date with a pizza.< /p>

[cshytle 0]

Congrats on the 16 pounds!!:scared2:

[abandon 0]

I start the preop diet in 4 days. I have to have 3 Optifast products per day plus 2 cups 'approved' veggies. I have Choc shakes, beery crunch bars and lemon dessert.

I will probably take the advice on this thread and gradually replace one meal with a shake each day this week until I am fully on the diet by Thursday. I find that I keep having 'last meals' and maybe my mindset will change if I start a bit earlier.

I am committed to making the band work for me. I just worry about my ability to cope with 'head hunger.'

[AngieW_RN 0]

I'm on day 4 of my 2 week pre-op diet and I've lost 8 pounds! I have 4 Unjury Protein Shakes per day (2 with 1 cup of skim milk and 2 with Water or crystal light), 1 cup V8 juice, 1 pk low-sugar oatmeal, 1/2 cup fat free sugar free pudding, 6-8 oz sugar free fat free yogurt, 1/2 cup fo fruit or 1 cup berries, and 1 cup of vegetable Soup (I've been having 1/2 a can of Progresso Light). I'm hungry, but I'm not starving by any means. And watching the weight dop so quickly is a great motivation!!!! In another week, my attitude toward the liquid diet may not be as good though!