Pre-op Diets and Questions

I'm 8 weeks out from surgery if all goes as planned. My surgeon has my pre-op diet as 2 liquid meals and 1 solid OR all liquid meals for 2 weeks pre-op. That leaves me six week to prepare for that. Has anyone received a calendar or list of recommendations for how to eat prior to that to help make the transition easier? I'd also appreciate personal plans as well. I just want the 2 weeks pre-op diet and then the clear/full liquid and puree stages of the post diet to be a bit less of a shock. People who I see on these forums that are unhappy or regret surgery immediately post-op also appear to be the ones that are struggling most with the "loss" of food. Thanks fo…

I have my nutrition evaluation on the 4th of November. Is that when you typically get your pre-op diet instructions? I have a friend that used the same dr. and she said she didn't have to do a pre-op diet. Will I regret not doing one?? Help!

Starting my 3rd week on the pre-op diet. It was a breeze before, but now that PMS has come around I am absolutely STARVING! Any suggestions for getting through? My pre-op diet looks like this: 3 Protein shakes per day (I use EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control) 1 solid meal consisting of: 4-6 ounces very lean protein 1 non-packed cup salad greens with fat free, oil free dressing 1 cup steamed non-starchy veg I don't want to go off my plan, just wondering how I can dress all this up to make it more filling.

What's everyone eating pre-op? What type of diet are you on before the liquid diet has to start?

Good Afternoon, I have my surgery scheduled on November 8th with Dr. Shikora at BWH. I am seeing my nutritionist this Tuesday for my diet. Just wondering what would the diet consist of? I am so nervious.

I have been reading all of the posts about two weeks liquid pre op diet. my hospital requires 13 day high protein, low fat, low carb ( 20g - 60g per day, close to 20 as you can get ). the day before surgery is clear liquid only. and no nasty colon cleanse night before. I am very lucky

My name is McButterpants, and I'm a breadaholic. So, I've been really working hard on my diet in preparation for my surgery next month - trying to do more Protein and less carbs, incorporating shakes, monitoring portion sizes, etc. I've been really cutting back on bread, almost to the point of elimination. Bread has a particularly strong hold over me and have been doing well...until last night. The dreaded garlic bread. I started my dinner with some grilled chicken which tasted really good and some baked Beans. I was satisfied. My husband cooked some fish and rice pilaf for him and my son, but I just couldn't stomach that last night for some reason. I wanted chi…

I'm not allowed to have any carbs(one slice of bread or one tortilla a day), not allowed any sugar in my diet, using truvia, allowed as many veggies as I want (except-corn, potatoes of any kind, beets, butternut squash, and carrots. All of which I love!) but I can have lettuce and all othe veggies. Only allowed one dairy, 2 legume, one nuts or seeds, four oils, two fruits, and three proteins a day. Anyone else on such a strict diet? I feel like I need new recipes soon and I just started this diet four days ago. And this is all pre-op!! Please any advise.

Anyone else have trouble sleeping after starting Pre-op diet? I am usually a head hits the bed and I'm asleep kinda girl but last night I was up til at least 3am and even then barely stayed asleep. It's going to make for a fun day today!

I thought the pre-op diet would be hard as hell...well it's not great but I started my 2 week liver shrink diet Tuesday, today is Sunday & I've lost 12.5 lbs. I've NEVER been able to get the scale to budge like that. I'm sure it's mostly water weight but I can even feel a difference in my work uniform pants! I'm totally motivated by watching the scale moving....if this is any indication of how it will be after surgery I can't wait! My only fear is loose skin but I know it's gonna happen most likely. Good luck to everyone...my surgery date is 9/10 so only 1 more week on this liver shrink diet. I know I couldn't follow it for life, too many temptations out there bit I h…

So I went shopping today at GNC, Vitimine Shoppe and Publix to stock up on a variety of protein shakes for my 2 week pre-op diet, which starts on Monday. I am concerned about being able to stick to it. All the drinks i have sampled have terriable after tastes. My husband says "you just have to power through it" but i am really concerned. My brain is like okay lets go but my mouth is like nope-not gonna happen. AHHHH it is so frustrating.

Howdy Sleevers! This is my 1st post as a lady with a surgery date on liquids... I'm on Day 5, and I am having a HARD time! I'm pretty sure I could be described as "hangry" (something another poster created as hungry+angry). Yesterday, we had skills competencies at work, and I'm lucky I got out with my dignity intact! I was SO hungry, shaky, dizzy, and FRUSTRATED that I wanted to punch innocent people in the throat. Like Godzilla terrorizing the city, I was lumbering through the delicate art of nursing, growling and sniping, while trying not to land in jail for accosting innocent bystanders who were drinking my beloved Dr Pepper. It has NOT gotten easier day by day …

It tasted UH-MAZING!!!! lol. There are pretty much no carbs in it as the egg noodles were thrown out. I'm sure there are at least a few, but hardly anymore than 8g, if at all. Otherwise, there is no sugar....I just worry about all that soy lecithin!!!! Either way.....I'm transferring to home made broth/stock post-op from the bouillon variety (there's no Protein....wtfudge). Gonna go make some and freeze it in cup sizes for that exact use today. I have 4 quarts of the good stuff on the freeze but.......it isn't portioned so it's pretty unrealistic to try and unfreeze that, unless I'm making a large batch of something. That's actually what I'm saving it for. Anywho....fir…

Have any of you felt light headed or dizzy during your pre op diet? I feel light headed and a little nauseus. I know from my atkins days of low carbs that the nausea is normal, but light headed?

How long were you on a liquid diet before surgery? My doctor only requires 2 weeks but I have heard that some people were on liquids longer than that.

I am scheduled for 7/30, one week from today. The instructions I have been given are simply: Try to lose weight Don't binge Replace one meal a day with a Protein shake, starting at least 4 weeks before surgery Well, I have been actively working to lose weight since 6/1 by counting calories (keeping under 1800 or so usually) and exercising almost every day. I am down about 25 pounds since 6/1, 30 from my highest. I don't worry over where my calories come from (percentages or grams of fat, carbs, protein. However, I naturally attempt to eat more protein and less carbs because I find that more filling and allows me to eat fewer calories without being hungry. I obviousl…

Are you suppose to start taking vitamins during Pre op?

Ok, so im on my fourth day of my pre op diet and OMG....today i felt like passing out. Im not even on a liquid diet yet, thats two days before surgery..but i feel like crap today! Really dizzy, shaky, nauseated, having cold sweats and everything. ...is this normal?! I was fine the first three days, but today was NOT a good day...ugh i hope this feeling goes away..

I am only having to do a 2-day clear liquid diet before surgery and I'm already worried about what I'll "eat" when I feel hungry during that time. I hate jello, but something tells me that I'd better acquire a taste for it! I am thinking I can have chicken broth & popsicles. What else did everyone eat while on clear liquids?

1 scoop of Unjury unflavored protein powder, 8 oz unsweetened vanilla Almond milk, 1 oz DaVinci sugar free caramel syrup, few drops of coffee extract. Blend on high adding ice cubes 1 at a time to thicken. OMG, I could drink this everyday for the rest of my life. 120 calories, 1 carb, 2.5 grams of fat, no sugar, 1 gm fiber, and 21 gm. Protein. YUM

Today is the first day of my pre-op diet. I'm not sure if I'm loving it or hating it, mainly because I am sick as a dog with severe allergies. I don't feel physically hungry but the mental hunger keeps rearing its ugly head. I do have a headache and can't tell if its from the drastic reduction in calories or a symptom of allergies. Also, I noticed not everyone is prescribed the same pre-op diet. Mine's consists of 2 protein shakes, 1 meal of 1oz chicken, 1/2 cup green beans and 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes and lots of h2o and low cal. fluids for 2weeks.

Can somebody please help me! Tell me what I can eat or drink

Hey everyone, My name is ally and I'm 22 I am scheduled for surgery on July 23rd. I start my liquid diet on Tuesday the 9th and I am so afraid that I am going to go nuts by not eating! I was told I can have sugar free water ice, and sugar free ice pops and broth. I bought carnation instant breakfast, ensure and GNC lean shakes. Does anyone have any suggestions on anything else I can possibly have during the pre op diet or ways to stay same? I know post op will be easier. Thanks so much !!!

My dr asks for a two week liquid diet and I in the middle of the first week and sucking so bad! Any tips??

I have successfully completed my pre-op diet. I have been dieting seriously since May and did not expect to lose much weight over the last two weeks. I'm happy to say that I lost 9 pound following my pre-op diet. The Bariatric Center I attend has the following pre-op diet... 800-1000 calories per day 60 - 100 grams of Protein minimum 80 - 100 grams of carbohydrate (yes, we certainly can lose weight eating carbs!) 48 - 64 ounces of calorie free, caffeine free fluids per day. This diet was easy for me to follow as I had already reduced my calories. I was amazed that I was never hungry. I ate mostly solid foods and occasional protein shakes. A couple of nights w…

experience this too? My surgery date is 6/26/13 Is my gallbladder crapping out one me?? Oh no! I eat 2 Protein shakes and one sensible meal usually spring mix salad and chicken breast. I am feeling super hungry and my tummy is growling alot. Ive been drinking 60 ounces of Water each day too. Sometimes I switch it up...I do it like this Breakfast (15g carbohydrate) Choose one of the following: • 3 tablespoons breakfast Cereal or dry porridge oats • 1 Shredded Wheat • 1 ½ Weetabix • 1 medium sliced toast with scraping of margarine lunch (15 – 20g carbohydrate) Choose one of the following: • 1 slice medium sliced bread/ toast • 2 crispbreads • ½ bag…

I know I've seen people have it post-op on full liquids, but is it considered "clear"? And is chicken stock different than chicken broth and chicken bouillon?

I'm on a low carb, high Protein diet until my surgery (haven't been assigned a date yet). I'm only allowed 20 carbs per day. I miss fruit and vegetables- ate them all the time before. My typical breakfast was 2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese with 1c strawberries and 1/4c blueberries. I can't stand eggs more than 2 days in a row for breakfast or I was going to hurl. I need variety- but has to be breakfasty! So I found this recipe for low carb Protein Powder pancakes- 9 G protein and 3G carbs per pancake and made them for breakfast this morning. Man, they look great, but they are so freaking dry I couldn't get them down! That's a bust. Anyone have some good low car…

My Surgery is scheduled for June 25th My bariatric program requires a two week pre-op diet that I will be starting next Tuesday. The pre-op diet is low calorie & low carbohydrate that when followed, will shrink the liver. My Surgeon says that this diet if followed, will shrink the liver as well as a liquid diet. Daily Goals: *800 - 1000 Calories *60-100 grams Protein minimum *80 - 100 grams Carbohydrate *48-64 ounces of calorie free, caffeine free fluids per day *One Multi-Vitamin Daily Option One: Sample: Breakfast: 1 Cup Kashi GoLean with 8oz skim or soy milk Lunch: 3/4 Cup low fat Cottage cheese 1/2 Cup Fruit Dinner: 3oz Lean meat 2…

Someone tell me if my thinking on this is skewed. My pre-op diet says to start weaning yourself off caffeine, but I wonder if that's necessary. I understand that I can't have it post-op because it irritates the stomach, but since the diet list says "start weaning yourself off" I can't see any reason I can't continue to have it until the day before. My reasoning is that with my desk job, if I'm caffeine free, I nearly fall out of my chair in the afternoons! And after surgery I'll be at home recuperating for 2 weeks, so what does it matter if I'm sleepy then. Please tell me if I'm wrong here, and if so, why. Thanks, Jane

I've decided to start my pre op diet a month before July 1st surgery date and...so far I am feeling pretty good. I went to the Vitamin shoppe today and picked up some samples of the Syntrax nectars Protein drinks...so far I have tried the Caribbean one and as long as I put a lot of ice...it tastes really delicious! Did anyone else start their preop diet early? How much weight did you lose?

Day 3 full fluids. I'm so hungry I'm angry. I'm hangry! 3 Protien shakes per day plus liquid soups, water, juice, etc. am I not drinking enough?? I gulp water to get rid of my grumbling tummy and hanger pains but it only lasts a few minutes. Please help me... tell me this is easier after the surgery....next week is clear liquids only...I'm probably gonna get dumped by my partner cause I've been so miserable.....I just wanna cry...and eat a bowl of cereal.

I am doing really was with the shakes, but I was wondering if a can of manderin oranges would be okay for my daily cup of fruit? This and any other advise that you can give would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Ok I'm having my surgery April 1st and was wondering what brand of protein shake I should get

I am diabetic and I'm on my pre-op diet that consists of 3-5 protein shakes only per day. My blood sugars are running between 150-200. Has anyone else had this problem?

Hey everybody! I've been a lurker, but decided to finally post something. I got a surgery date, and am scheduled for 5/21. I'm super excited about the life changing journey ahead of me. I've done really well with the high protein/low carb diet mandated by the nut, but this weekend had pizza and italian for one last time. I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. Don't get me wrong, it was definitely yummy, but just not as good as it 'used to be'. I guess subconsciously I also knew how unhealthy it was. My wife is having the surgery 2 weeks after me, and while at dinner, she asked if i was nervous. I told her I'm more nervous about the 2 week pre-op diet t…

First, this is my pre-op diet: Breakfast: One shake. Lunch: One shake and one small piece of fruit. Snack: 6-8oz non fat greek yogurt or 1/2 cup FF cottage cheese. Dinner: 4oz lean meat and unlimited non-starchy veggies. Snack: 1/2 cup veggies. I can have unlimited veggies all day as well as needed. Easier than many other's diets, I know. Day one. So easy. Day two. So easy until I had a Martial Art boot camp (at night) and had to go at full speed for two and half hours. When I got home, I was starving. I stayed within the above guidelines but then added two more ounces of lean Protein. (CHEATER!!!!) Day three. I did an all day vendor fair …

Hello! Please help me! I was told by my NUT to drink 2 shakes and a healthy meal (high protein low carbs) or 3 shakes to help me lose the 10 pounds I needed to lose. The problem is she recommended Ensure which has 40gr of carbs / 22 g sugar. I followed her advise and gained 2.8 lbs in about a week! Can you please tell me what shakes have you tried (and liked) that can help me achieve the ultimate goal of losing the remaining 8 pounds I need to lose before my next appointment in 12 days! (My surgeon will not schedule my surgery until I lose the weight!) Thank you in advance for your help.

My doc is having me do 6 days optifast and 1 day clear liquid before surgery. Any advice on best tasting flavor, permafrost or power and bars? Also where did you purchase? It actually looks like my doctors office is cheaper than online.

I'm on day 10 of my liquid only diet(protein shakes water coffee tea only ) I have been having headaches everyday no energy and today was cranky moody and well unhappy.i slipped had 5 soda crackers with a piece of cheese. Now I'm freaking out its been my only slip and I'm having surgery in few days. .... What have I done ! I'm so scared they won't do my rny

So my dr put me on atkins pre op to shrink my liver im only allowed 20g of carbs per day....im not hungry but soooo exhausted could this be because of the low amount of carbs? Anyone else have this prob?

I start pre-op diet on Monday. I have to have 2 Protein drinks a day and one small meal. Drink lots of Water. I am caffeine addicted specifically diet coke. I'm going to give it up for sure once I get sleeved. I can't quit right now bc with my sleep apnea I need a boost to get through the day. I'm going to try to drink only one a day on my pre-op diet. Not the best but I can't suffer withdrawal symptoms right now. I have to work since I'm already gonna take two weeks off for the surgery. My question is how did you all handle your own soda addiction? Please don't reprimand me that I should have quit drinking soda a long time ago. I will when I get sleeved bc I …

I am 1week Pre-op from the gastric sleeve. I have been reading some people have to go on a 7-day liquid diet Pre-op but my doctor only prescribed 1000 calories a day, 14 days prior to surgery. I'm concerned my body will go into "shock" after surgery. Anyone else not have to go on a Pre-op liquid diet?

Help!! I don't know what kind of protein drinks to drink for pre-op liquid diet!! I start my liquid diet tomorrow an have no clue what to get. Can I drink slim fast? or those other diet protein drinks or do I get the whey powder drinks? I get sleeved April 15 with Dr. Garcia.

I am about to start my pre-op diet and was wondering...I bought the Syntax Nectar strawberry kiwi powder. It's 23gr protein per scoop, so I would drink it 3x a day for 69 gr of protein, and I am allowed a small salad at dinner. Has anyone used this protein before and is it the "right" stuff to be using? Thx!

Since my doctor will be putting me on a liquid diet one week pre-op, what should I stock up on? What did you like to Drink? I'm a couponer, so hoping to find good deals on stuff & put aside until the dreaded day comes. So far I have purchased three 4-packs of Muscle Milk. My store had them on sale & I had a $2 coupon, bringing the price down to $4.99 for a 4 pack (which comes out cheaper than Sam's Club cost.) I only noticed the regular Muscle Milk at first & purchased the Vanilla flavored one, it has 3 grams of sugar. Is that a no-no? Yesterday I returned & found two 4 packs of coffee flavored & it was a light muscle milk & has 0…

I am on week 5 of my pre-op diet. I was only supposed to be on it for 3 weeks but my surgery got delayed for 2 extra weeks. I have cheated some this week and my surgery is March 12th. I am so scared about making my liver fat again. I've lost 25 lbs total since staring this process. Am I going to be okay if I stick to the diet from now until Tuesday?? What does everyone think?? I'm really worried!

I am still preop surgery will be May 15th in the meantime besides me wanting to eat everything because I feel like I never will be able to eat like I do now... I am trying to train myself with better habits. I see a lot of posts about dehydration I have never been good with getting my whole intake of water in on a daily basis. I purchased a new .75 liter Camelbak water bottle because I figure it will keep me honest as to what I drink being that it labels the ounces. I filled it up with Crystal light this morning and threw it in my bag or at least thought I did until I got to the train and saw I forgot it at home! Ughhh tomorrow will be a new day!

I'll be starting my pre-op liquid diet on the 19th in preparation for my surgery on the 26th. Can anyone tell me if juicing is ok?

Hi! I started my weight loss journey on November 28, 2012, and my Gastric sleeve surgery is coming up on March 18th! I start my High Protein/Low Carbohydrate Pre-Surgical liquid Diet on Monday March 11, and thought I've done my research on Protein shakes, any suggestions to best ones would be GREAT! Also, any suggestion on chewable vitamins/supplements would be great too! Thank you!!! P.S: Check out my weight loss blog at http://laideejae.blogspot.com!