Started pre-op liquid diet today - ThinnerTimes

ladychief231 · 03-24-2008, 09:35 AM

Good Morning All,

I had my pre-admission testing this past Thursday and everything went well. I have a B12 deficiency but other than that no problems. My surgery is scheduled for April 3rd. Today I started the 10 day clear liquid diet. So far so good except that I tried to mix protein powder with boullion. That didn't work, it was a pasty mess.

Tomorrow will also be a challenge as I am going to NY to see a show with my 13 year old god daughter. I have planned ahead and bought some premixed shakes to take along. My challenge will be drinking shakes while she feasts on pizza. I'm pretty confident I'll be ok.

Thanks to all of those who posted before us. I have really found this forum very comforting and informative.

Best,
Teresa

soon2bthin · 03-24-2008, 09:38 AM

Good luck with your liquid diet. The 3rd will be here before you know it.

Cassie

Toony · 03-24-2008, 11:40 AM

Hi Teresa! You can do it... You're strong and determined and FOCUSED!!!

Time will fly by --- just wait and see!

Support from WI!

katie

rivi23 · 03-24-2008, 11:59 AM

Good Luck vibes coming your way! the first week of my pre op diet was hardest, byt the second week I was just disgusted, but complacent. But I can say, that pre op diet prepares you for what lies ahead. I am 7 days post op and would love some cottage cheese at this point. I will be thinking of you, pm if you need anything

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Amandazon247 · 03-24-2008, 12:19 PM

Girl do not feel alone I started Friday and I am making it ... I am going to a support group meeting tonight to keep my mind off it.... Just drink alot of water.... that has helped me ... and I save the one yogurt for when I am really hungry ...I have lost 5 pounds since Friday though so its not all bad..... GOOD LUCK you can do it.

ladychief231 · 03-24-2008, 12:33 PM

Thank you all for words of encouragement! Much appreciated and they're make me smile.
Teresa

Amandazon247 · 03-25-2008, 11:03 AM

Some of these protien powders are pretty nasty ..... but its day 6 and I am making it through ..

rivi23 · 03-25-2008, 11:14 AM

OH girl...I am post op and I went to the doc today and he told me I need to be on full liquids for 3 more weeks. So that will be a total of 6 weeks liquid. Whew...thank goodness for new whey vials. I have finally figured out the best way to take them, and that is only 42 grams of protein.

PS...it's not as hard post op because it is SOOOOO hard to drink enough all day. And you know you HAVE to, no choice. Pre op, you want to cheat because you know that you can have it, you just are not supposed to.

I have to say though, I never cheated, I cried, but did not cheat on the pre op diet, and my surgeon told me at the hospital that my surgery was super easy because of my liver being so small.

Amandazon247 · 03-25-2008, 12:05 PM

Well then I guess it is all worth it ..... and pretty much I am doing ok.. I aint cheating ... I am drinking like 100oz of water a day though.. everytime my tummy monster growls I drown it with water...

and she shuts up....Like I sid I started at 301... and now I am 291.. I can totally see me being 281 on Sunday .. I will take some pics.. I am impressed with your 17 lbs weight loss week one you go girl.... By summer we are gonna be so fine....

JumboJulie · 03-25-2008, 12:11 PM

Hey! I'm new here ... I had my surgery on the 6th of this month, not quite 3 weeks yet. But I'm curious as to why you would be on clear liquids for 10 days. My doctor had me on clear liquids the day before surgery, and nothing by mouth the day of surgery. I ate normally up until the day before ... so why 10 DAYS?!