pre-op diet

Lioness81970 · November 19, 2003

I am having a really hard time trying to stick to the pre-op liquid diet that they have me on. My surgery is a week from today and I have really been trying. I just don't like the protien drinks - gag - so I have been drinking Water and orange juice. I have ben eating Jello and Soups. This sucks!!! Does anyone know something that I can do to get me through this? I must admit, I did cheat. I had a piece of bread yesterday and the day before I had a chicken tender......HELP!!!

Vera · November 19, 2003

Carmen

Perhaps if you know exactly why your doctor put you on this pre-op diet it might help you stick to it. I'v heard of diets to shrink your liver (1/3 of its size) to get the stomach easier, less complications during sugery. Try to hang in there, the band will help change life for the better.

quakergirl · November 21, 2003

Yuck. Sorry to hear that you have to do that. I didn't have to do a pre-op diet, but I tried dieting with Protein shakes for a while back when I thought I could lose the weight on my own, so I can sympathize with how hard it is.

It might be easier if you try a different brand of Protein drinks. In my experience, some brands are totally disgusting (Carb Solutions, in my view) and others are much better (I liked the brand HMR). Perhaps others on here can suggest more decent brands.

You might want to try adding something to the shakes to make it tolerable. Like flavor extracts (vanilla, banana, mint, etc.), sugar free pudding mix, or blending up frozen fruit. Just don't add anything really high calorie.

To stay motivated, remind yourself that every little bit of weight you lose now is just that much less you have to lose after surgery, because this time the band will help you keep it off.

Good luck. Surgary day will be here before you know it.