Argh. Preop day 1

Ang1982 · 01-04-2008, 07:11 PM

:faint:Day one preop... I'M HUNGRY! Please tell me it gets better than this. I'm pretty sure I'm actually hungry and it's not head hunger but I think that could be a part of it too. 1 day of preop in... 18 more to go.:cry

mamato3 · 01-04-2008, 08:37 PM

I know everyone is different, but I think the first couple of days were the hardest. I had a headache and I felt dizzy and I was starving! haha I am now 8 days complete and it doesn't seem near as bad. I dont know what your pre op diet consists of. Mine is basically 2 high protein meal replacement shakes, a piece of fruit and a yogurt during the day and then for dinner I get to splurge with 4 oz of lean meat and 2 slices of low cal bread plus 1 cup of veggies. I think my pre op diet is a little more liberal then some but I find it very doable! I find sipping on hot tea helps curb my hunger too. Keep strong! It will be worth it!

Ang1982 · 01-04-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mamato3

I know everyone is different, but I think the first couple of days were the hardest. I had a headache and I felt dizzy and I was starving! haha I am now 8 days complete and it doesn't seem near as bad. I dont know what your pre op diet consists of. Mine is basically 2 high protein meal replacement shakes, a piece of fruit and a yogurt during the day and then for dinner I get to splurge with 4 oz of lean meat and 2 slices of low cal bread plus 1 cup of veggies. I think my pre op diet is a little more liberal then some but I find it very doable! I find sipping on hot tea helps curb my hunger too. Keep strong! It will be worth it!

Thanks! My surgeon doesn't have a specific preop diet he requires ppl to do - he basically said don't gain any more weight and if you lose some that would be great. So he recommended something like a slimfast 2 x a day portion control type meal like a slim fast or small piece of lean meat and cup of veggies for dinner. So thats what I am doing and a piece of fruit to snack or a slim fast snack bar, or a piece of turkey pepperoni (40cal, 2 g fat and 6 g protein for 1 stick). I've decided to keep my calories at or under 1000 a day and I'm sure I will lose weight with that.

I think I will head to the store tonight and pick up some tea as I believe we are fresh out. Thanks for the suggestion!
:D Well done on your 8 days woo hoo :D

CallMeJim · 01-04-2008, 09:49 PM

I agree. It is hardest in the beginning. I am finishing day 8 out of 10. Keep the protein intake high and consistent and drink lots of fluids and you will be fine.

Laurinda · 01-04-2008, 10:13 PM

I'm on total liquids for 14 days <yay me!> Today is day three and I think today is the worse day yet. I am sure by day 5 it HAS to be better! We can only hope right?!?

WestCoastFatGuy · 01-04-2008, 10:33 PM

I'm on Day 1 of a 10-day OptiFast Shake Pre-Op Phase (I'm avoiding the word, "diet").

I get 5 OptiFast shakes and 1 OptiFast bar per day.

The bar is repulsive. Yeesh! I'm confident that some skinny person devised it to torture fat people. The shakes are 'okay', 6-8 ounces. But need to be consumed 'immediately' (per the instructions) for 'best taste'. I drink them 'immediately', but they still aren't going to win any contests for shake-of-the-year!

Two more shakes today... (total of 960 calories if I can choke down the other half of the snack bar)... and then nine more days 'til surgery.

I find myself going from excited to nervous to eager to anxious to... you get the picture.

I hope I've made the right decision.

CallMeJim · 01-04-2008, 10:48 PM

Welcome WCFG! Take it one day at a time and don't think about how far you have to go. You can do it.

I used to live in Mission Viejo. You anywhere near there?

destined2befree · 01-04-2008, 10:50 PM

my doc made me buy these shakes from his office and let me buy only one week at a time. he told me not to gain any weight and why it was important for me to lose during this time......I have spoken to their office 2x and they have yet to ask me how I am doing. I have only done it for one day and today I went out ot dinner with my family...I will do the last two days of pure liquids as my surgery is on monday. I think it varies from doc to doc, but I cant see him cancelling the surgery because I didnt do the preop diet...I figure I have plently of days of shakes ahead of me....,and ppl pls dont question my commitment...you all know EXACTLY what I am feeling

WestCoastFatGuy · 01-05-2008, 02:57 AM

Hey there CMJ... I ended the day yesterday and started the day today pretty anxious and was questioning my decision. Surprisingly, as the day went on I've become more relaxed and find myself looking forward to the big day again. I'm sure I'll flip-flop a few times, but it sure is good to have encouragement and reinforcement from the folks here. I'll be happy when I've had success and can be one of those dishing out that happy thoughts!

BTW, I'm in San Diego.

WhirlWinds · 01-06-2008, 11:49 AM

Hello All! Ang1982, I also have that date as my surgery date...I go in on the 9th for my pre-testing...I am excited and scared

Do you feel that way too? If so here is a

Hope everything goes good for you. ~WhirlWinds~

poodlecamper · 01-06-2008, 01:59 PM

Hey WCFG---My surgery is the day after yours, and I'm on the SAME diet, except it's 4 shakes, 2 bars---which are gritty but at least you get to CHEW something. I've lost 8 lbs. since 1/1, and no I don't exercise but will be picking up an exercise bike tomorrow--bad knees, can't walk much.
So the good part is that the Optifast will take some weight off preop--hang in there, I'm starving along with you!!
Carol in CT

BensonRN · 01-08-2008, 09:34 AM

I am going back and forth also, one minute I am excited and the next I am thinking morbid thoughts. It sucks I just want to do wake up and recover. Then the true hard part begins. I want to live healthy.