2 week pre op diet suggestions

Tvmac85
on 7/18/17 5:13 pm
VSG on 07/26/17

Hi guys, I'm a newbie and my vsg is scheduled in 8 days. I am struggling with this liquid diet I finally broke today. I ate 3 bites of tuna, 1 bite of a mini corndog and 5 crinkle cut fries (can you tell I have kids, lol). I feel bad but I felt like my body needed something. I don't even get 500 calories a day drinking protein shakes and water. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can have to keep from feeling sick?

Gwen M.
on 7/18/17 5:32 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Sadly the liquid diet sucks. Mine was 5-6 protein shakes a day. Your body doesn't actually need something. You'll be fine with protein shakes and water. And, sadly, when you deviate from the diet, you just have to go through withdrawal from carbs all over again. So sticking to your plan is in your best interest.

When you say you're getting sick, how are you feeling sick? In what way?

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Tvmac85
on 7/18/17 5:57 pm
VSG on 07/26/17

Nauseous, headaches, the shakes. I feel discombobulated. I almost put my daughter's cereal on a plate this morning, and my popsicles in the refrigerator. It probably is all in my head. I hate to say it but all I keep thinking about is food.

Gwen M.
on 7/18/17 6:04 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

What shake are you drinking? How much fluid are you getting? Can you try other protein shakes? Maybe you're having a reaction to something in the shake you're drinking?

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Tvmac85
on 7/18/17 7:42 pm
VSG on 07/26/17

I drink the premier protein shakes, 3 per day because my doc says no more than 90 grams of protein a day and water. That's it

spedmom111
on 7/18/17 6:25 pm
VSG on 07/05/17

I had my surgery on 7/6 and this is an amazing journey. You have to stick to the plan it gets easier, I am a living example. Shrinking the liver is important, you can do it!!!

Tvmac85
on 7/18/17 7:43 pm
VSG on 07/26/17

Yes I definitely don't want to have any issues with my liver not shrinking and keeping me from getting my surgery.

Highfunctioningfatman
on 7/18/17 7:01 pm
VSG on 08/29/16

Day three of the liquid diet is the worst. By day 5 all that is pretty well gone. This seems to be the norm for most of us anyway. What you were going through is carb withdrawals and is kicking your butt. Like was mentioned previously get off of it now and you will do so much better. Best of luck on your journey!

Tvmac85
on 7/18/17 7:44 pm
VSG on 07/26/17

Thank you for your words of encouragement. I greatly need it.

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