Liver Shrink Diet

Here is the Liver Shrink Diet my Surgeon and Nutritionist gave me to follow pre-op:

Liver Shrink Diet

Remember: Vegetables ar unlimited on this diet. (except potatoes, corn, beans, and peas.

Breakfast

Protein Shake or Protein Bar

(You may use any shake as long as it has 220 or less calories and 10g or less fat/serving)

Mid Morning Snack

1 small piece of fruit (if you have Diabetes add 4 oz low-fat yogurt)

Lunch

Protein Bar (220 calories of less and 10g or less of fat) or Shake

Mid Afternoon Snack

1 small piece of fruit (add 4 oz low-fat yogurt if you have Diabetes)

Dinner

3 oz meat (lean) - The size of a deck of cards

steamed vegetables or salad with Fat-free salad dressing

6 unsalted crackers or 2 slices low calorie bread or 1 small baked potato

1/2 c fruit or 1 small piece of fruit

Evening Snack

1 small piece of fruit (add 4 oz low-fat yogurt if you are Diabetic)

(You may have non-caloric beverages on this diet) NO ALCOHOL!!!!!!!!

Examples: Decaf. Tea, Crystal Light, Sugar-free Kool-Aid, Water

Follow This 1 Day Prior To Surgery:

Clear liquids only including Jello, broth, juice, and any beverages listed above. Jello can be congealed, but do not put fruit in it it. (NO RED JELLO)

& NOTHING TO EAT PAST MIDNIGHT (of course).

This is just what my surgeon and nutritionist gave me. Of course everyone's seems different but I just thought I would give you something to go on.

Wow, your pre-op liquid diet has FOOD in it. Mine does not...just protein shakes and puddings and jellos. It is driving me nuts. I really want just a couple of scrambled eggs. Maybe I will call and ask tomorrow about that. This is very difficult.