Sooo grumpy

Hello, I started a pre op diet of just protein on Friday. I had a terrible headache Sat and Sun., but felt a little better today. The only thing is that I am sooo grouchy. I think it is due to me having ketosis. Is there anything that I can do to help it? I have 2 protein shakes and a protein dinner. I keep thinking I only have to do this until next Monday (my surgery is Tuesday) but it is just making me so cranky I cannot hardly live with myself. And then, now I am thinking about my diet after surgery wont be much different..other than being pureed. Will this pass? Shellie

I am so sorry you feel this way. I did not have to do this diet. I sure would have been grumpy. Try to stay busy. Drink lots of water, sugar free popscicles that don't have sugar alcohols in then and sugar free jello. It will be easier after surgery. Most people don't want as much. It your emotions are too wacky after WLS, see about going on an anti-depressant short term. Many people feel off after any surgery. Drink warm decaf tea with splenda. There is an end in site. I wish you the very best. Hugs, Loris

Sorry to hear your feeling this way! I had to do a two week pre-op liquid diet and now am on a 2 week post-op liquid diet! The first week was the very hardest, my DR did say if it got really bad eat a piece of jerky since it's pure protein. I don't get pureed foods until the 15th day after surgery. Just remember this too shall pass and you'll be a better person for it! Janet

Shellie, That is how I felt on the pre-op diet. It will be so worth it later, try to hang in there! Lori