Still struggling on my pre-op diet
Hey Everyone! I am 5 days in to my 2 week pre op diet. I have lost about 9 pounds so far, but I know I still have not been getting all of my protein in. My Unjury chicken flavored soup came today in the mail. I tried my soup this morning which wasn't bad, and it was a lot better compared to the shakes. I am still worried that on my surgery date my doctor is going to tell me I cant get sleeved, because of my protein. I am so worried, and I have come so far and I really want this. I am going to gnc today to see if i can get some more samples to try for shakes, since that is all I can drink starting Sunday. I have to find a shake fast or I may have to postpone my surgery if I don't find one. Everybody keeps telling me to just suck it up and drink it even if its disgusting. I am sorry but that is so hard for me to do. I have listen to all the advice everyone has given me up here. I am going to do get thru this pre-op diet no matter what it takes. Continue to pray for my fellow VSG's!
I didn't find GNC to be very useful and frankly think the store is a waste of time. However, I found "The Vitamin Shoppe" to be real good and stocked a lot of variety. I believe they are a large chain also and likely to have stores in your area. If not, just do you best to read labels and choose wisely.
Also, I don't think lack of protein will stop the surgery (just my opinion). The pre-op diet is about shrinking the liver. To do that you have to cut out a lot of those bad habits and keep carbs low. The protein requirement during this time is so you're not running a deficit there and creating other issues for yourself. However, I don't think those issues would stop the surgery. Again, just my opinion and understanding.
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