Four weeks and very restricted. Only 2 shakes a day. I'm so glad I'm over that part.

My pre op diet is not as strict as most of you. I have to go on ketotic diet (very low carb, high protein). I have to start that 11/9 for the two weeks.

Good luck on the start of your pre op diet

I had seven days of liquids only. I learned to love sugar free popsicles!! Four protein shakes per day (I have never had a problem with them and still enjoy them) and as much broth, popsicles, water as I wanted. I tended to use unflavored powder in some broth in the evenings just to vary it up. Basically, I white-knuckled it for a week, a small price to pay. I really don't remember the week before or the two weeks after surgery very well, so it wasn't that traumatic in the large scheme of things.

Be positive! The time will pass either way, and at least you'll keep a smile on your face!

Rob

My doc requires two weeks of the liquid diet before surgery also. I went on a liquid diet like Medifast a few years ago and I grew to love the diet because I didn't have to think about food at all. No shopping No cooking etc. I could let go of food thought entirely and it was very freeing to lose that obsession. I hope this helps you.

I had a 7 day liquid diet pre-op. It was the longest 7 days ever. It was worth it though.

I did lose about 10 pounds in that 2 weeks of liquid diet. That was motivating.

I think it's okay to excuse yourself from these festivities as you prepare yourself for surgery, I know being a woman we always want to be there for others but during my prep I really took the time to focus on what I needed - I was doing this for me. I didn't cook for my husband, he took care of him and the kids - I don't know your situation but if you can work it out to make "you" your top priority - take some walks, read some books, check out some blogs, meditate, write in journal - enjoy your preparation without being in caught up in the social aspects of "fooddom" I think it may make it easier - I actually scheduled a card night with friends two days before surgery told them to eat before they came and offered smoothies during - it was wonderful they asked lots of questions and were super supportive and took the edge off of a trying time for me...Love yourself hard during this time you are worth it!

kimgravitt3 wrote: »

Mjks_mom, I made a big mistake of getting all 4 of my grandkids - ages 9, 8, 7, 6; 3 boys and the oldest being a girl, for the weekend. I wanted to spend time with them before surgery, but I'm having to cook and keep snacks. So I'm miserable. I really made it hard on myself. I'm sending all the extra food home with them in the morning. Hopefully, it will get easier. If I can get past trotting to the bathroom. (I know tmi lol)

Maybe tomorrow you can all go for a hike - make a pot of warm oatmeal and leave them to eat while you go prep for the day. Those ages are good to teach about healthy food choices and what's about to happen to Grandma, maybe enlist there help for dinner tomorrow get some flat outs (breads) some shredded cheese and sauce and veggies and have them make their own pizza's for dinner you just have to pop them in the oven for them and again excuse yourself while they eat if it bothers you. This will be a distant memory soon - best wishes on your upcoming surgery!

Mjksmom so proud of you for making you the priority! Will be sending you prayers of strength and clarity ❤️ soon this will all be a blip but congrats let us know how it goes