I know that every surgeon has different requirements, but I'm curious of how many of you are on a liquid pre-op diet vs a low-carb pre-op diet vs a "wacky just eat better before surgery" diet. And, just for curiosity sake, what is your starting BMI?

I'll go first. I'm on a low-carb diet, but I'm a vegetarian so it's a little tricky for me. I am going to be on a modified liquid/low carb diet (because how many eggs can I eat in a day?). Basically, I'm going to replace all of the fajita meat that I can't eat with high Protein shakes. Just so you know, my surgeon's nutritionist created my plan - I'm not improvising. My starting BMI is 40.

Jen

Holy wow Maddy - 33lbs that is fantastic and determined on your part! Hope you are proud!

my preop diet was the following... seriously it was on the hand out... egg whites, Protein shake as many as you want no limit, skinless chicken breast no sauces, sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding, chicken, beef, or vegetable broth. That was it. I was completely sick of it the day before surgery. Now i wish i could have it back because I have 3 more weeks of liquids and i desperately would love to chew something!

Starting bmi is on my ticker.