I was wondering what people thought of the pre op diet. I know that it normal starts 14 days before your surgery date, but what were you able to eat/drink? I meet with them before my surgery but I feel like I am unable to find information so i know the basic. I would love for people to share their pre op stories.

I'm allowed 3-5 protine shakes a day. And crystal lite. They said if I am in real need of actual food and can have 3oz of plain baked chicken breast, but that should happen seldomly.

I was on a low-fat/low-calorie, which is all my surgeon requires. For the week before surgery, I did a diet consisting of two protein shakes, two greek yogurts, and one protein bar per day. Diets can vary a lot by surgeons.

I could only have jello, crystal light, water, and broth. Oh and I could chew gum. I did 5 protein shakes a day for 2 weeks before surgery.

i'm on day 5 now... and i can have 3-4 shakes, broth, crystal light, sugar free jello, sugar free popcicles...

but i hear that different doctors are different.

I'm on 2 shakes and a sensible dinner (low fat, low carbs). I'm on day 11