Will someone share what the Pre-Op diet is/consists of? I'm still about 3 months out from surgery, but am curious what this is. I trying to diet now but am having difficulty, probably due to holidays. If anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate the help. Thanks!!

Every surgeon is different. My pre-op was 2 weeks of Medi-fast. It would have been 2 weeks of HMR shakes, but I already had the Medi-fast from a prior weight loss attempt. You'll have to ask YOUR surgeon to be sure what your instructions will be.

I am on mine right now.... I am suppose to drink 5 Carnation Instant Breakfasts a day ( sugar free of course ) Then I can replace 1 a day with a cream soup, SF instant pudding, smoothie...etc I can have all the clear broth and sgar free drinks and popsiicles I want. My surgery is in 2 days, so tomorrow its clear liquids only. It gets easier after the first day or two. I really like the CIB, they raste pretty good, but I have yet to have all 5 in a day.They taste like Nestle' Quick My dietician said I could have tomato soup, too. I buy Cambells and use water to mix with it, and it tastes pretty good too when your hungry. I just had a can of Progresso Chicken Noodle soup ( light) I did cheat and leave in a few carrots and noodles. It tasted pretty good too. The whole can only has 140 calories. I also like the Poweraide Zero Sports drinks. 88cents, at walmart for a quart. I drank it before my liquid diet. Good Luck!!!

I am on mine right now.... I am suppose to drink 5 Carnation Instant Breakfasts a day ( sugar free of course ) Then I can replace 1 a day with a cream soup, SF instant pudding, smoothie...etc I can have all the clear broth and sgar free drinks and popsiicles I want. My surgery is in 2 days, so tomorrow its clear liquids only. It gets easier after the first day or two. I really like the CIB, they raste pretty good, but I have yet to have all 5 in a day.They taste like Nestle' Quick My dietician said I could have tomato soup, too. I buy Cambells and use water to mix with it, and it tastes pretty good too when your hungry. I just had a can of Progresso Chicken Noodle soup ( light) I did cheat and leave in a few carrots and noodles. It tasted pretty good too. The whole can only has 140 calories. I also like the Poweraide Zero Sports drinks. 88cents, at walmart for a quart. I drank it before my liquid diet. Good Luck!!!

My doctor doesn't require a pre op diet. Do you think it helps get you going? GOOD LUCK on your surgery in 2 days and keep us posted!

I'm on day 3 of my 5 day clear liquid prep!

Mine was a 9 day liquid diet with the HMR shakes (4 a day) with a mix and match of things like cottage cheese or yogart, or fruit or v8/tomato juice, with broth, sugar free jello and sugar free popicles as wanted. It wasn't bad. I lost 8 1/2 pounds on it, good way to start!

my dr didnt require a pre-op diet. he just told me that if i lost weight that would be fine, just dont gain any in the next 2 weeks.well i cut back some anyway and lost 6 lbs preop. im purely guessing here, but i think its because i dont carry much weight around my liver , i carry my weight lower around my tummy hips and rear. (of course)

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I am 5 days post-op. I had to do a 7 day full liquid diet which was hell for me. Full liquid consist of the following:

*broth Soups

*Cream Based Soups

*Protein Powder/Shakes (muscle milk, carnation, slimfast, etc) My surgeon and dietitian required the shakes to be at least 20 grams of protien and 180 calories or less.

*sugar-free Yogurt/Pudding

* 100% fruit juice

*Water

*Crystal light juice

Good luck!

My surgeon requires a 14 day liquid diet that includes the same items as the others listed. My surgery is on 1/9 and I have been on a liquid diet for 7 days.....it's not easy but I have lost 12 lbs, so it's defiantly worth it.

Thanks everyone for your input! I wonder if I tried the liquid diet now it would help "kick start" weight loss for me? I can't seem to lose a single pound at this point. I'm frustrated as he**!

To MochaLee: Congrats on your surgery...hope your recovery is going well. Let us know how you are feeling/doing!!

To Amee Rae: Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I suppose you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hope your surgery goes well!

I had surgery on Dec 20th and was required to do a pre-op diet for two weeks. I had a choice in which one I did, however. I could either do an all liquid diet (4 protien shakes, broth and water) or two protien shakes and a small meal (consisting of mostly vegitables). I decided to do the all liquid diet, I didn't want to take any chances. I ended up losing a good bit of weight from it, somewhere around 13lbs if I remember correctly. Like others have said, doctors are all different, so you may not even need to have to do one.

I would suggest trying out a few different protien shakes in advance if you do end up having to do a pre-op diet.

I should have stressed.....Do what your Dr. says before anyone follows my advice. I was just stating what I have been doing myself .

I'm on day 1 of my pre-of diet today -- full liquid for 10 days. Protein shakes, sugar free jello, broth soups (no cream soups), crystal lite, skim milk, apple/orange/grapefruit juice (up to 2 cups a day combined juices and milk + shake amounts of milk). Could be a long 10 days. My surgeon says it is especially to shrink the liver to make the surgery easier and give a boost for those first few days.

My instructions: day before surgery-light breakfast, then clear liquids all day, nothing after midnight. Good luck!

My doctor doesnt require pre-op diet. Im 7 days away. Im doing a high protein diet. So far today its been ok. Everyones body is different. I would talk with your surgeon, maybe a nutritionist. I was fortunate to be at a center of excellence where they require on going nutrition classes, etc. Good luck in your journey!