Appointment with the Nutritionist

Wow that was a lot of information. How am I supposed to remember everything?

I met with my nutritionist today. My surgery is Feb 27th and according to her my Doctor does not require the 2 week pre-op diet but she recommends it. So I'm still not sure if I will do it or not.

She went into detail about how the pre-op diet was really designed for shrinking the liver to make it easier on the surgeon. And according to my surgeon it doesn't make a difference if you do it or not. So I think I'm going to do it for at least the week prior to ready myself for the post-op.

So she went on to tell me that I need to be getting 85 grams of protein a day. I currently weigh in at 295 and my goal (long term) is 165. She said for my height and history that 180 is realistic but that 165 is possible. And let me tell ya...either way I'm happy! I remember the last time I weighed 180 (just barely).....I was one hot mamma!

Anywhoooo I am ready for this but boy I sure am nervous about the post-op stuff.

Advice is always welcome :scared2:

My dr. required a 2 week diet. I did not do well on it. My surgery went fine. It is to shrink the liver. And your nutritionist is out of her mind! You will barely want water much less potein! I am 8 days post op and I struggle with the protein shakes. Good luck!

My dr. required a 2 week diet. I did not do well on it. My surgery went fine. It is to shrink the liver. And your nutritionist is out of her mind! You will barely want water much less potein! I am 8 days post op and I struggle with the protein shakes. Good luck!

Hey clifford....

Yeah the nutritionist did say 85 grams but she meant only with the protein shakes...which means I would have to drink 6 - 8 shakes a day. :scared2:

I'm always amazed by the differences in these diet phases. I don't have to do protein shakes at all...ever. -BG

I'm always amazed by the differences in these diet phases. I don't have to do protein shakes at all...ever. -BG

Wow that is very different from what I've heard from anyone else. In my case I'm so terrified of doing anything other that what my surgeon says! I'm a cash patient so I don't want to screw this up! :scared2:

Absolutely follow your docs plan! I should say, I don't know what the pre-op plan is yet (sorry, thought your 85 gr was a post op diet), as I've only met with the NUT about post-op so far. Post-op I have to get 60-70 grams of protein, but all from foods/milk, and she doesn't expect me to get to that goal until week 5-6. I'm pretty sure the pre-op won't include shakes either, but I'll check.