Pre-op Diets and Questions

So I have read many postings how the pre-op diet is a real killer. I will have my surgery date next week and I know it won't be until the first week of October. My surgeon requires 2 weeks of a pre-op liquid diet. I have just ordered a starter kit from Unjury.because I am going to start bringing in liquid items into my diet way before I HAVE to. I have found that this has worked with soda, I have already quit that and caffeine is gone too. I think the only thing I will miss is chewing once I get to that 2 week mark. Has anyone else done this so it isn't such a shock to the system?

I have read that a lot of people got really bad headaches after starting their pre-op liquid diets. I am prone to migraines and this worries me. I don't have my surgery date yet because the surgeon is waiting for the authorization from the insurance. In the meantime, I have cut out all soda and caffeine to get prepared. My question is for those that have had the headaches, were they caused by cutting out the caffeine or something else?

Ok, right up front I am going to admit I skipped Breakfast. Its still something I struggle with everyday and in my defense for today I slept in and ate within an hour of waking so its not like I starved myself today. I said all that to explain why I have only had 1 meal thus far, I will be eating dinner shortly- A chicken Cesar salad. So I am giving a go at this pre-op diet and HOLY CRAP! I use whole wheat bread so to be perfectly honest (since I try to low carb it anyway because of my PCOS and because I planned a very low carb dinner) I didn't even check the label for the carb content. This morning I changed all my daily limits on my online calorie counter, before tod…

Hi all- I started my pre op diet yesterday and things went pretty well. I was a little tired and ended up going to bed earlier than normal. I'm curious, how much weight did you lose on your pre op diet? My surgeon's diet is two weeks, a shake for Breakfast, shake for lunch, yogurt/fruit/veggies for a snack, and a small dinner. I must admit I'm quite hungry and even dreamed about fried chicken and mac & cheese last night. I found that quite funny because the last time I had a piece of chicken was 7 years ago!

I have a question, my doctor has a specific plan pre-op with packaged meals ( medifast packets ) and i might use the jello (with protein) but have no use nor want to keep the remaining packets. Anyone know of a good use for them or anyone need these? Send me a message.

Hi Everyone! I'm getting sleeved in a little less than 5 weeks, but I have one of those surgeons who doesn't ask his patients to go on a pre-op diet. However, I don't really like the thought of going from eating anything I want to being on a very restricted diet overnight, and would rather ease into it. I see a lot of people on here are on pre-op liquid diets, and was hoping that someone could share their recommendations for a pre-op diet. Any suggestions you have would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

So, I know I have over 3 weeks until my initial visit and to schedule surgery since I am still saving the last few hundred, but I decided to call my surgeon's office today and ask about his pre-op diet. From reading the boards, I assumed it was going to be a 1-2 week liquid diet. But no, he only requires a one day liquid diet. Seems a little unusual. Are there any benefits of dieting a week pre-op rather than 1 day, other than it gets you used to liquids? I might go ahead and get on the liquid diet a few days before instead. Any advice?

hello just wondering how long and what you were able to eat on your pre-op diet. Mine is for 9 days, 2 shakes 1 yougurt and as many sugar free pops and sugar free liquid I want. Is it hard to get threw it? I want to do it for 2 weeks! Am I crazy?!

I start my liquid diet tomorrow and making a grocery list. I really need same examples of what y'all ate? I've got broth, jello, carnation instant bfast, and tomato soup at hand. Is there anything else!!!!?????

I was looking on here about a week ago, I saw that there was a chart from someone for Kaiser's Pre Op diet. I can't seem to find it and I was wondering if anyone had it or had anything else from their doctor that I can show my mom and dad? I didn't get a very detailed one from my doc.

Hello everyone. My surgery is on July 26th. I am seeing so many posts where people are losing anywhere from 10 to 40 pounds pre-op. How is that possible? Are most of you doing this in one to two weeks? I am amazed!!!

Hi :wave: I know this is abit early as i havent even got a date for my surgery yet, waiting time((5-6mths) my doctor is Not putting me on any diet, so when they phone me and give me 10 days notice before the opp I will know what im doing yeh ok... any great ideas!! :hail: Its gonna be really hard as i love food and cant seem to stop thinking about it.. :pop2: saying that as im typing im thinking of what to have for tea :hungry: please can u :help: :thankyou: Debs

I have a pretty generous pre-op diet compared to some - 4 Protein shakes made with skim milk plus 6 other foods per day that include fresh veggies, Soup, yogurt, applesauce, oatmeal and sf Jello. The first 2 days, I did fine - in fact, I couldn't eat everything that I was supposed to as I still had 2 servings of "real food" left at the end of each day. I had thought that maybe I could do this and would not experience the cravings or carb detox as I was taking in 80 g of carbs (thanks mostly to the skim milk). Today is a different story. I am so hungry! And I am craving pizza, sandwiches and lunchables. I know it's most likely me entering carb detox based on what others …

I'm self pay and because of some major changes in my work schedule, I'm able to bump my surgery up sooner (was originally planning for the start of August but am now looking at mid July). My only problem is that I'm supposed to go to Las Vegas (Lost Wages) with my family during the start of the clear liquid diet right before surgery. Do you think that this is possible? I'm not a Vegas-buffet person but I'm worried restaurants there aren't going to have much in the way of Clear liquids that I can eat. What do you think? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Hi everyone, My surgery is this Monday (6/27) going from a band to the sleeve. I am a week into my pre op liquid diet but I now have a HOT DATE! Only the 3rd date, so Mr. Wonderful has no idea about the surgery. I am trying to think of a way to go out to eat without ruining my pre-op diet. I spoke with a friend who said that the diet is more important for you mentally (which I agree) then the actual physical shrinking of the liver and she said one meal shouldnt be a big deal as long as I am back on fulll liquids the next 3 days before surgery (which was her pre op diet). Since every pre op is different - I am thinking if I stick to fish (sashimi) and light vegg…

I'm on a 10 day pre-op diet. An Atkins shake every 2 hours. Between 6-8 a day. Water of course. This is day 3. It sucks a lot. I've lost 6 lbs but I'm really hungry and now I'm having diarrhea. Gotta keep my eye on the prize

I am wondering am I one of the lucky ones that doesn't have to do a 2 week pre op diet? I was told just don't go to buffets before! LOL I thought about doing my own modified one anyway to make things even more easier on myself? Thoughts comments? G

Can anyone recommend and diet sample.... All i have so far is crystal light and atkins shakes that have 15g of protien....

So per insurance requirements, I have to be on a pre-surgical diet for 3 months and I chose Take Shape for Life with Medifast and have lost 5 lbs in the first two weeks! I think it's a realistic meal plan considering the small, frequent portions I'll have to eat after surgery. Just curious how many others have chosen this path and what your results look like. Favorite meals?

I'm sitting here with a moment of calmness because the slight headache has subsided and I don't feel the need to have another one of those swweet protene drinks. I hadn't had my 800 calories for the day so I think this moment is short lived because the headache will come back and I will have to drink sweet again. Wish I could take a pill to let me sleep for the next 5 days but the pre-op program restricts that. Hope I make it to Wednesday night without a massive meltdown. Wish me luck.......

I am wondering if any insurances cover the pre-op diet cost? Also how much did your pre-op diet cost you out of pocket?

I will be having my surgery with Dr. Cavazos in San Antonio, TX on June 28th. As of right now, I have no official pre-op diet except for right before surgery. Does this seem right?

I was told that I have to do a 2 week pre-op diet by my surgeon's office. I decided to begin a week early and do 2 Protein shakes per day along with one healthy meal. Today I had to start the surgeon required portion of the diet and I was told that I could have 2 shakes per day, and could only eat Soup, SF Jello, and SF popsicles, though no specific calorie limit was set so now, I have absolutely no idea how many calories I should be eating. Last week I kept it at 1200 per day with a lot of success, I wasn't hungry and I lost 6.5 pounds. Today I've had only 535 calories and I'm not starving, but I am hungry and am not sure if it's ok for me to go up to 800 or if I…

hi im george and im 6 feet tall 290 pounds im so tired of losing weight and gaining it back im also diabetic i take 12 pills a day and insulin 80 units at night .....so i decided to get the sleeve and hopefully improve my life im also 47 years old i want to be healthy and be around for my kids my questions are plenty but what should i expect after surgery your replys are very grateful thank you

I'm on the meditrim 2 week diet. 2 protein shakes, 1 protein bar, 2 cups of veggies and plenty of liquids. I've lost 10 pounds in 4 days and was told I would only lose 15-20 in the 2 weeks. So I was wondering, how many pounds did you lose on the pre-op diet?

So, my pre-op diet goes like this..... 1c. carnation instant Breakfast without sugar in skim milk 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce 1 whey Protein shake 1/2 c. sugar-free Jello 1c. V8 or can substitute 1/2c cooked veggie or 1 c raw veggies 1/2 sugar-free fat-free pudding 1 whey Protein Shake 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce 1c. carnation instant breakfast without sugar in skim milk or protein shake 1/2c sugar-free ff pudding I want to ask the nutritionist if they make Protein shakes in potato chip flavor because I am not a sweet-treat eater What is with all the sweet crap? I want something that is more like food! Have I cheated a little I …

Does it get easier? I just accomplished my first day of my surgeon's pre-op diet which is 6 small meals, 3 of which are protein shakes. I am starting earlier than is asked...he requests two weeks strictly. I just want to give myself a better head start on the weight loss, but God is it hard. I am starving and very grumpy! How many days until it gets easier? What is the norm for the amount of weight you should get off before having surgery? I read somewhere that 5% is common. I am hoping to be able to do that much to give myself some sense of accomplishment. Everyone thinks you are taking the easy way out for having weight loss surgery, but that is so not that cas…

My pre-op 2 week diet (which my surgery had to be moved for) asks for 7 grams of fat, less than 30 grams of Carbs and about 60 grams of Protein. I can eat food, it is preferred until the day before. You'd think someone fat could count fat, but I have no idea how! I can do Atkins..but that's fat! Less food, grill my veggies and chicken? (over the sausage I ate this morning before I read the whole thing..day one failure!). I don't even know how much fat is in cheese, my old stand-by has in it. Ironically, the Dr. had examples of low-carb and high protein items on the sheet, but nothing about Fat-which I will tell him later would be helpful to have. Any obvious ideas? …

Does any one know Henry Fords Pre op diet? i am just curious how long it is and what it entails

I think Im going to starve to death lol. Ok, well maybe not starve to death but IM HUNGRY! I have no idea what all to eat, my doctor gave no guidelines on the pre-op diet other than saying it was full liquids for 2 weeks prior to surgery. Guess I need to go find my after surgery book for some ideas on what to eat. I've had a Carnation Instant Breakfast made with fat free milk and some decaf coffee with vanilla creamer. Not much in the way of calories or substance at all. I'm also using regular stuff, the sugar free stuff makes me gag so Im saving that until I HAVE to switch. Whats really confusing for me is that I know 2 people who had the same surgeon *1 sleeve, …

So I'm feeling pretty good....finishing up day 2 of my 2 week pre-op diet. I'm allowed up to 50 carbs a day, but yesterday rounded out the night with 28, and right now today I'm sitting at 21 with 1000 calories consumed. Don't get me wrong, physically I feel fine. Been a little bit hungry all day because I've been eating small amounts every 3-4 hours...I never really feel satisfied. I just want some carbs and starches so bad...mashed potatoes, bread, Pasta...you name it and I've got head hunger for it like mad. I know this is so ridiculous. I'm mentally prepared to end my love affair with carbs, but parting with them really sucks, especially since I'm not a big f…

Hey All, I am entering Day 1 of my Pre-op and I am sooooo excited. I think I am almost too excited to be hungry! It's been an okay starts. My husband and I have been up since 7 with our DD. He keeps slipping up. He brought me some French Vin coffee in bed. But then I had to remind him that start my pre-op today. So only Water. I think I am going to try to plan each day out the day before. While there aren;t any calorie restrictions, I still want to make sure I look at my carbs (no more than 40 a day) sat fats (no more than 5/serving). So here is what I had and what I plan on for the day Goal: Shrink the Liver not Loose weight 9:00 am 16 oz of water and a plain …

I am curious if anyony cheated on their pre-op diets? My diet is a shake for breakfast, low fat lunch (turkey sandwich) and a shake for dinner! I am supposed to not go over 1200 calories a day and not a single day thus far (today is day 5) have I even come close to that many calories. I am HUNGRY today and I am really craving some pasta but I don't know if I should go for it or not. I'm not talking about to excess but a serving! I still have 10 days before surgery! I know people who didn't even have to do a special diet just did 24 hours of liquids before!

When I went for my first appointment in September I was at 35.1 and my surgeon cautioned me about losing weight prior to approval. Well, I did pretty well at maintaining right up until my last appointment. I finally started cutting back on calories and lost about 8 pounds. However, since getting my approval and have a surgery date (12/28) I seem to be shoveling food into mouth as if I'll never eat again! It has me a little frighened, because I'm just adding pounds I'll have to lose again at the end of the month---not to mention that my body feels terrible stuffing food in all the time. Has anyone else hadthis problem right before surgery?

I started my pre-op liquid protein diet on Friday. My instructions are 2 protein shakes a day plus one meal with a lean protein and a vegetable or salad. I've done my shakes with either water or skim-milk, and it doesn't matter to me which I use. I still get a little hungry between lunch and dinner. I haven't seen the nutritionist yet, but here's my concern. If I make my shakes with water, then between breakfast and lunch, I get 280 calories, leaving 720 calories for dinner. That's a lot! I was wondering if it was okay to have something like half of a tomato, hardboiled egg or cup of green beans with my shake for lunch or a midday snack to counteract the hunger and…

Maybe this is just me stuggling, BUT really why? My doctor has me on liquid and Protein drinks only for TWO weeks. She said it is to soften my liver and reduce the slick fat off of it to make it more pliable in surgery. How exactly does that work. Other people have said that it take alot longer than that for anything really to change in your liver. Is it not eatting solid food that FLUSHES the liver?? Is it not having carbs and sugar? I know I am suppose to follow doctors orders to the letter, BUT if you are slipping is there better slips than others. Protien, real fruits or verggies?? I know the further into I get, MAYBE, it will get easier. That or as…

I know that this topic has been around - how many times I'm not sure, but I'll bet it is plenty - but maybe this is a question that no one has asked before and it has been on my mind for several days. My daughter and I are having VSG surgery on November 12th. We had to do a 3 month low carb diet for insurance purposes and now we are supposed to be on a two-week high-Protein diet consisting of meats, green veggies, eggs and cheese ONLY, staying under 20 grams of carbs per day. We started a day early (THAT was a mistake! LOL) but have been religiously following it since with the exception of having a Protein shake (Premier Protein with 30 grams of protein) for lunch ins…

So I received the call last week that I hav a surgery date of 12/27/10. BUT Im having a really big problem losing pre-op weight. I exercise about 20-30 min 3-4 days per week, but my main problem is that I do not restrict my portion sizes. Just today I had 5!!! pieces of pizza for dinner. I know this is a humongous no-no but I can't seem to break my old habits, even with my date 2 months away! HELP! I am not a picky eater so I can eat veggies as much as anything else, I just have trouble with keeping healthy foods available and cooking them. Is this just an excuse or what? I was told by the surgeon to eat 1 Protein shake and 2 meals a day but Im having trouble doing even…

I've only got until monday morning for my surgery (today is saturday evening), but i'm getting really tired of all the little dizzy spells. shake = 160calories drinking 3-5/day. that equals 480-800 calories a day. Any suggestions for my last pre-op day or for right after surgey, where i'm sure the calories will be cut down even more and the dizziness will be back?

I have to lose 25lbs before I can be put on the waiting list for my sleeve. I was not given a specific diet plan. They just told me to keep them updated and when Im 5lbs away from my goal weight I will have the eval and chest xray. Is this normal? Should I just follow one off here?

5 days in 9 to go--and I'm hungry and can't stop thinking about food. Arrggh. My doctor's diet: Breakfast: Atkins Advantage low carb Protein shake or Isopure Snack: 1 oz string cheese Lunch: Atkins Advantage low carb Protein Shake or Isopure Snack: 1 oz string cheese Dinner: 4-6 oz lean meat and 1/2 cup non-carby vegetable. 64 oz water/day I'm doing exactly what's written and I feel like Shoot Me Now how am I going to do this for 9 more days!

Hi everyone! I see a lot of questions on this site about pre-op diets. I thought I'd post the one I was given, just as a guide for those who aren't prescribed one, but think they might need or want one. Good luck to everyone. PS- I am going into week 3 and losing my mind on it. Doesn't mean I don't think it works. Anyway, for what it's worth: Pre-op liquid Diet It is recommended by your surgeon and dietitian to follow a low calorie, low fat, low sugar and high Protein liquid diet for ___ days prior to undergoing bariatric surgery. The purpose of the liquid diet is to reduce the size of the liver, reduce the risk of bleeding during the surgery and …

I don't have a date yet or anytime soon but I would like to know what the diets are for dr.'s in Mexico please. I'm going to go ahead and try to see if I can do it. My will power is crap!:biggrin0: maybe if I can get through it then I will have more hope to one day get it done! Thanks to anyone!

I have been working at it for 2 weeks + now and have been stuck at 7 pounds for at least a week of it. I am not sure why but I am getting a little worried that I wont be able to lose the other 8 I need to before surgery on the 9th of June. I have 1 to 2 Protein shakes a day and 1 to 2 healthy meals. I had to stop drinking crystal light because it made my throat so raw that I have still not gotten my voice back. My calorie intake is 800 or below. What the heck am I doing wrong? The only thing that I can see needs improvement is adding a little more exercise I have 16 days left...

Do any of you know what Dr. Nick Nicholson's (Plano, TX) pre-Op diet regimen is? I am looking for the number of days per stage and types of foods you can eat each day or stage. Thanks!

Hello, I am being sleeved at a Bariatric Center of Excellence in two weeks from today, in another state. I asked them to fax my pre-op diet thinking I would be starting today... their pre-op is only 2 days! Should I start a low/no carb high protein diet anyway? I really want the best possible outcome. I would greatly appreciate any guidance. Thank you.

OK, this sucks :thumbup1: Wanted to get the best weight loss possible pre-op, so going on strict Adkins. Guess what showed up day 3, right side abdominal and left foot cramps. I'm sure other pre-opers have had this..... what worker? ( a banana a day just won't keep me less then 10 carbs a day!!! )

I was wondering what the pre-op diet consists of. If someone has a list that the doctor gave them or something that will help me. If I know exactly what I can and cant have then I do much better. I dont have a surgeon or a date set but im just trying to prepare my self. Thanks:001_smile:

I'm on day 4 of my two week pre-op diet consisting of 2-3 Protein shakes a day and one "palm sized meal" of fish, chicke or pork with veggies and very limited fat. The pre-op diet scared me most, more than surgery and leaks! I must say it does get better each day and it's nice that I've dropped about 4 lbs. Things I'm doing that maybe I shouldn't: - I feel best in the morning and not hungry, so I don't have a Protein Drink for Breakfast. I hold off until about 11:30 or noon. Then I'm hungry and have the other two around 2:00 and 4:00. Then I white knuckle it to 6:00 and have supper. - The first night I shoved a handful full of parmesean cheese in my mouth I w…

I know this diet is supposed to be whats best for us and our surgery, but I really feel like crap and it's been 11 days! I feel malnutritioned, and far more unhealthy then when I was eating salads. This diet is so strict it is ridiculous and a little uncalled for I believe...especially after hearing what all your pre-op diets consist of! I just wanted to share my diet and what I'm going through: Things I can eat: V-8 Juice Cream of wheat Sugar free pudding/jello Light n' fit yogurt Unsweetened applesauce Fat free cottage cheese Fat free milk Raw vegetables Things I can't eat: No fat No meat No fruit No fish No poultry No beans No cheese No sugar No n…