Wohoo! I just got permission to do the 1 hour...

IBackBevo

...and not be fasting.  Is it better to eat a high protein breakfast in the morning before the one hour?  Or does it even matter?

Edit: To clarify, I was originally supposed to do the 2 hour and be fasting, but I have to drive in from an hour away and have been feeling sick so they are letting me do the 1 hour and not be fasting.

Happypost

I guess I didn't know that fasting was ever required for a 1 hour. I thought it was just for a 3 hr. I ate whole wheat cereal and oj before mine. Results were fine. Good luck

deanna1313

I had to fast for the one hour. You're lucky you don't have to. My stomach was gargling like crazy and I was starving by the time I got out of there. Not bad though.
I don't think it matters what you eat. If you have GD there going to see it whether you eat a good meal or not and if you don't you should process whatever you eat just fine so it won't effect it. Not sure, but that's my theory.

IBackBevo

Happypost said:

I guess I didn't know that fasting was ever required for a 1 hour. I thought it was just for a 3 hr. I ate whole wheat cereal and oj before mine. Results were fine. Good luck

It isn't for the one hour, but you have to fast for the two hour. My OB's office just makes everyone do a "two hour" but I complained about feeling sick in the morning and the fact I have to make a 1 hour drive so they are letting me do the non-fasting 1 hour.

Happypost

I see. It's crazy how different the rules are from OB to OB! A little tip though... Don't drive yourself to the test if possible. I was so super dizzy after mine and driving that far could be very dangerous. Crossed fingers for good results

IBackBevo

@Happypost - Unfortunately, I don't have a choice, but I felt fine after my test with DS1.

lauralou3x3

I've heard protein is a good idea. My instructions were just not to eat loads of sugar before. I had Kix cereal early in the morning and then a salad for lunch (my test was @ 1:00pm) and I was just fine. I think you'll be fine as long as you're not eating ice cream and candy right before. Good luck!!! Fx

jenb_99

My doctor never requires fasting for the 1-hr. In fact, I've heard of more people failing it that way.

I ate a high-fiber, high-protein breakfast this morning, 2 hrs before my test. Guess we'll see in a few hours how that worked out for me.

IBackBevo

lauralou3x3 said:

I've heard protein is a good idea. My instructions were just not to eat loads of sugar before. I had Kix cereal early in the morning and then a salad for lunch (my test was @ 1:00pm) and I was just fine. I think you'll be fine as long as you're not eating ice cream and candy right before. Good luck!!! Fx

That is what they told me.  I think I might eat an egg and toast or a breakfast egg and cheese taco or something.

SurprisePartySue

I made a big thing of scrambled eggs, ham, and cheese. And then ate it up until the hour before my appointment. Once it was the hour before I drank the drink within 10 mins (that's what the bottle said to do) you can only drink water after that. They are supposed to draw your blood at exactly one hour after you finish the test. I passed with an 83. I believe if you have 140 or below you pass.

lauralou3x3

MeaganStringer said:

I made a big thing of scrambled eggs, ham, and cheese. And then ate it up until the hour before my appointment. Once it was the hour before I drank the drink within 10 mins (that's what the bottle said to do) you can only drink water after that. They are supposed to draw your blood at exactly one hour after you finish the test. I passed with an 83. I believe if you have 140 or below you pass.

Lucky you. They made me drink it within 5 mins. I had a hard time downing it that fast.

MelissaShimkus

I failed my 1hour test now I have to do the 3 hour anyone fail the 1 hour test and passed the 3 hour?

IBackBevo

MelissaShimkus said:

I failed my 1hour test now I have to do the 3 hour anyone fail the 1 hour test and passed the 3 hour?

This isn't applicable to me because I take the one hour tomorrow, but I think that it is quite common to fail the 1 hour and pass the 3 hour.  This is the reason my office went to a 2 hour, but they are making an exception for me.

gutsysneakers

Mine is tomorrow too - @ 8:15 am and I was told not to eat anything past midnight...and its the 1 hour test. I'm going to be so annoyed if I fail this thing. 

sthomas1222

I had steak and eggs for breakfast before mine! Probably overkill but I wanted to be sure lol. Egg and whole wheat toast or better just eggs or some other kind of protein would be best. Protein slows down glucose absorption. That's why for the GD diet you must always always always pair your carbs with protein. 

ETA: cereal is sugar btw... carbs = sugar. >.<

Kageer

Not sure how much difference it makes but I have eaten eggs for breakfast both times and passed:). Could just be I was going to pass regardless but I will be eating eggs again for breakfast when I take mine next week! My midwife said just don't eat pancakes smothered in syrup right before the test.

biscuitsgirl2007

My one hour wasn't until 4pm. I was told to eat normal for the day; just don't down a bag of jelly beans before coming in. Last thing I had was a bowl of honey nut Cheerios with almond milk two hours before the the drink. Passed with 93. I honestly don't think it matters unless you consume large amounts of sugar right before taking the drink.

pistolpackinmomma

I did high protein (eggs and bacon) with DS and passed. No clue if that's why but that was what I had been told from others to do. We'll see how this one turns out since it was less than a stellar day diet wise.

yogasailmomma

Just stay away from carbs. I ate 2 eggs and drank some oj. High protein and no carbs and you should be good!

MrsT2008

Eat whatever you want as long as it isn't too sugary.

MrsT2008

sthomas1222 said:

ETA: cereal is sugar btw... carbs = sugar.

Not quite. Sugar is a carb. Not all carbs are sugars.

OP, it really doesn't matter. I was told to eat normally just not crazy sugary. One meal isn't going to make or break your test.

MelissaShimkus

Did anyone who failed the hour test do anything eating wise to get ready for the 3 hour test? I'm suppose to fast well not anything to eat or drink after midnight. The hour test I could eat 1-2 hours up to my hour test I just ate peanut butter sandwich and chips and only ONE Oreo lol I wonder if that damn Oreo failed me! LOL

ns1

My dr. just said to avoid carbs. She mentioned eggs and bacon I believe. I'll probably just have a couple eggs. Glad you got the ok for the 1 hr.

@MelissaShimkus I failed the 1 hr with my DD and passed the 3 hr no problem. I think it's pretty common as PP mentioned. I can't remember how I ate for the 3 hr...?! Sorry.