What all did you have for your Pre op diet? I'd like to do a week or two of a liver shrinking diet. I've seen some do different things, was just curious. also what kind of protein shakes did everyone do or have? thanks

My surgeon put me on OptiSlim for two weeks, in which time I lost 8kg. What does your dr recommend?

What all did you have for your Pre op diet? I'd like to do a week or two of a liver shrinking diet. I've seen some do different things, was just curious. also what kind of Protein shakes did everyone do or have? thanks

My surgeon does not have this recommendation but I have heard that it makes the surgery go a lot easier. I have a co-worker who has been banded and I got a copy of her pre-op diet.

This meal plan consists of consuming 4 Protein drinks and 1 meal at regularly spaced intervals throughout the day. For example:

7:30 am - Protein Bar or shake

10:30 am - protein bar or shake

1:30 pm - protein bar or shake

4:30 pm - protein bar or shake

7:30 pm - meal/TV-dinner (Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, etc)

Note: if you still have calories available and are still hungry you can add lean meat to your dinner; such as boneless, skinless chicken

Women 5'4" and below: 1100 calories and at least 60 grams of protein daily

Women above 5'4": 1200 calories and at least 65 grams of protein daily

Men 5'9" and below: 1300 calories and at least 70 grams of protein daily

Men above 5'9": 1400 calories and at least 75 grams of protein daily

Do NOT consume more than your calorie limit and get at least your protein minimum every day for two weeks.

I have been using the EAS Protein Bars and shakes - specifically the carb control bars and shakes. You can get these at Walmart.

Debora

My surgeon does not have this recommendation but I have heard that it makes the surgery go a lot easier. I have a co-worker who has been banded and I got a copy of her pre-op diet.

This meal plan consists of consuming 4 Protein drinks and 1 meal at regularly spaced intervals throughout the day. For example:

7:30 am - protein bar or shake

10:30 am - protein bar or shake

1:30 pm - protein bar or shake

4:30 pm - protein bar or shake

7:30 pm - meal/TV-dinner (Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, etc)

Note: if you still have calories available and are still hungry you can add lean meat to your dinner; such as boneless, skinless chicken

Women 5'4" and below: 1100 calories and at least 60 grams of protein daily

Women above 5'4": 1200 calories and at least 65 grams of protein daily

Men 5'9" and below: 1300 calories and at least 70 grams of protein daily

Men above 5'9": 1400 calories and at least 75 grams of protein daily

Do NOT consume more than your calorie limit and get at least your protein minimum every day for two weeks.

I have been using the EAS Protein bars and shakes - specifically the carb control bars and shakes. You can get these at Walmart.

Debora

Thanks so much!!!!!!! You have no idea how much research I did yesterday, ugh!

I've heard of some doctors requiring 3 Protein shakes and a light meal at supper time. My surgeon put me on a 'full' liquid diet 100% fruit and veggie juices, Protein Shakes, broth, milk, yogurt, pureed veggies, cream Soups, Hot Cereal (malt o meal, cream of wheat, coco wheats - does not include oatmeal), basically anything drinkable. Good luck!! I've been on since last monday and have lost 10lbs.

Thanks so much!!!!!!! You have no idea how much research I did yesterday, ugh!

You're welcome. Also, when choosing your healthy TV dinner, try to get more meat and veggies and less starch. I have the Protein bar in the morning, three protein shakes during the day and then I have quite a lot of calories left over for dinner. Protein fills you up so adding lean protein to your dinner is not only good for your system it makes you feel full longer. I am finishing up day 3 of the two week diet and it is not as hard as I thought it would be. One of the hardest things is when everyone is having their lunch at work and I get to smell everything while I have my Protein shake. However, if you keep busy you can distract your mind from these things. Also, if you get hungry in between you need to drink more Water.

I have had to have one diet soda each day this week because I found that going cold turkey with the caffeine caused horrific headaches, however, I feel that by the second week I should be able to cut out that last diet soda and be fine. Good luck to you!