Which pre-op diet have you all decided to go for?

I'm finding it really difficult to choose a liver-shrinking diet and starting to worry I won't be ready for surgery on 29th March... I know I'm being irrational!!

I've managed to lose 6lbs on a restrictive diet with loads of exercise but I need something more specific for pre-op now... please HELP!

hmmmm.... You mean I had a choice!!! hahaha......I think for most of us the doctor decided for us. I'm on two protein shakes a day and a lean cusine for dinner. It was rough the first 3-4 day but now on day 9 not so bad. and it is nice to see the scale move almost daily. I'm done 18 pounds 8 are from starting the diet.

Didnt your doc tell you what to do? Mine just said lose 10 pounds so I just ate 1000 calories a day and I think I lost 8.

I've basically been given this milk and yoghurt diet sheet which doesn't seem healthy to be having over two weeks... I know, who am I to be questioning a doctor?!!

I keep hearing people mentioning Protein shakes, but I have absolutely no idea what these are or where I can buy them!

Well done both on the weight loss! Good luck for the op waitingpatiently!

I've basically been given this milk and yoghurt diet sheet which doesn't seem healthy to be having over two weeks... I know, who am I to be questioning a doctor?!!

I keep hearing people mentioning Protein shakes, but I have absolutely no idea what these are or where I can buy them!

Well done both on the weight loss! Good luck for the op waitingpatiently!

I would follow your doctor's instruction. My pre-op diet was nothing but skim milk and no-calorie Clear liquids for 2 weeks. Not something anyone could live on indefinitely, but the pre-op diet is temporary and short terms, so no matter how restrictive it seems, your dr assigned it for a reason. Milk and yogurt are actually fairly high in protein and low in fat (if you choose fat-free or 1%) so it's not as unhealthy as it seems. You can do it for a couple of weeks, and when you look back, you'll be pretty darned proud of yourself!

The one that is best is the one that works for you!

The Protein shakes are like lighter life shakes. Lots of protein (usually whey protein), a bit of Fiber, low calorie, with lots of added Vitamins.

Protein powders and drinks can be bought just about anywhere from the health food store to walmart. They are usually in the pharmacy area. Powders are just that a powder you can mix with liquids and drink......no one would ever say they are delicious...but most people can find one the can tolerate. unjury makes a unflavored mix that can be added to everything. But I think you can only get it be ordering on line.....I have used it and its pretty good. My favorite is the New Whey...I mix half a shot (2oz) with a crystal light and blend with lots of ice....just like an iceey!!! but with 90cals/21protein/1carb.

There are alway premade Protein Drinks........I haven't found one I would spend money on yet. I would just rather mix my own.

I would ask your doctor about whether they want you to add protein powder. As for yogurt Greek style has A LOT more protein. I buy low fat Chobani that have fruit and add splendra because it tends to be more sour than regular yogurt.