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Final Leg Of Dr Visits

By QDMAMA

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So this week I am on my final leg of Dr and testings before my surgery on July 30th. I am excited and nervous. My last nutritionist visit i was told I need to loose 10-20 lbs before my surgery for my liver and they tried to sell me two weeks of Optifast for almost $800!! :angry: I know there has to be an alternative for the pre-surgery diet. Hoping someone has some suggestion. I am scheduled to see the nutritionist on Thursday too and I hope she has some alternatives, my pockets cant afford the Optifast.

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    Bariatric Master

    Chimera

    Duodenal Switch Patients

    There are many different pre-ops diets out there - lots of surgeons like you to be on liquids, my Dr. has his patients follow Atkins induction style eating for two to three weeks prior to surgery - with clear liquids the day before. I lost 14 lbs in a little under two weeks and I guess my liver was teeny-tiny from what the PA told me.

    I was really happy to still get to eat - it was good practice to cut carbs quite a while before surgery. Another route seems to be 2-3 protein shakes a day and lean protein and green veggies for dinner - no starches - I ate like this quite a bit, used Premier protein drinks and would have grilled chicken, turkey, beef for dinner - also ate a lot of eggs, and cheese as well.

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    QDMAMA

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Thank you Chimera, this will help me discuss my options better with the nutritionist on Thursday.

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