The pre-op liquid diet...

is not fun!!  I haven't strayed once, and I'm not tempted too....but my energy level is nonexistant.  I almost fainted yesterday at work.  :o(    I always feel like napping and last night I slept 10 hours!!   I never sleep that much. How many calories did you aim for during the pre-op diet??  I've been coming in around 700- 800. I'm also a strict vegetarian, so I'm only using soy based products as my "lean meat" for dinner.   But I've been getting about 80 grams of protein a day, and I'm drinking tons of water-- 80 oz. or so.    Does it get easier the second week??    The no snacking is the hardest part.  I'm not a bad snacker--I'm used to eating fruit or veggies inbetween meals.  I miss my munchies!  I guess it's good practice for after the surgery though. How much weight did you lose during the pre-op diet?   What kind of dinners did you eat?  (even if they have meat I can substitute!)

Not everyone has a pre-op diet. I had none and am very thankful that. I don't think I woud of made it.  After surgery...it's much easier. So on a good note...the toughest part of the liquids will be your pre-op part.

Good luck!