I start my pre-op diet tomorrow !!! I am so excited to finally have this change about to take place . any and all advise is welcome. my Dr. has me on 2 shakes and for dinner 1 can of soup. wish me luck

Sounds like my pre OP and it was doable. After a few days I got a calendar out and marked off each passing day. When I got a little discouraged, it helped to see how far I'd come and to keep my eye on the prize. You can do it!

thank you so much....and hope you are doing well as well

I just saw the Dr Adam Smith was your Doctor....he is also my doctor

Ah, love him and his staff. Fyi, you can have the soup anytime during the day. I work ft and had a hard time giving up my lunches with friends, so I would typically go out at lunch and that's when I had my soup (broth based).

Also, you can add fruit and yogurt and such to the Protein shakes to make more interesting and filling smoothies (was told just no oatmeal).

Dr Smith told my hubby that my liver was 'skinny'. It's a start.

Group is every Tuesday and its been helpful just to be in a room full of people that have been there, done that. You learn a lot.

Hi those 2wks for me it was very hard... For the first 4-5 days, my stomach wouldn't stop growling... eventually my stomach adjusted to the diet. You will do great! =)

thank you so much...I will probably do my soup at lunch as well, that a great idea and I also bought greek yogurt as well and all my other liquids I need . maybe I will see you one Tue. thank you so much for the info by the way .

My doctor said you can have a protein bar too but you would have to give up a shake.. That is optional =)

thank you Cpvillacis

Yep! I missed this week due to my surgery on Monday, but I'll be back next week. Good luck, you'll do great!

My doctor's staff told me my shakes had to only be ice, the powder, skim milk & blend it up... 5xs a day. Then they said you can have a protein bar but give up a shake.. personally it wasn't too good so I chose to add banana, strawberries & instead of skim milk, I substitute it with Crystal Light juice. Blend it up & it was delicious!!!

Just an ideal

5x a day??? thats alot ...I only have to have 2 a day and I can have a can of soup and greek yogurt or sugar free jello , and Popsicles .and of course crystal light and V8 , but thank you for the info , good luck

I couldn't drink 5 of those a day, I had only 2 and a little bit of oatmeal or chicken broth.

I can not do oatmeal at all , but I do have lots of soups ready LOL

have you had your surgery already?

Yes I just had it done this Tuesday 8/28