I'm on Atkin's pre-op, which I hate. I'm a vegetarian and I'm finding it 1) really difficult to find good low carb/high protein food options, and ineffective because I'm at a higher carb level, ketosis never sets in so I never get that really full feeling one gets with Atkins. I talked to the nutritionist today and she said that I was small enough (BMI 40) that I didn't really need a pre-op diet, but I think I'd rather have a healthy liver.

So I'm thinking about going on a liquid diet for the next 7 days. I don't do well with diets (obviously) because of my monster appetite. Liquid diet is almost like a form of abstinence. Nutrition without eating. Have any of you actually gone on a liquid pre-op diet just because it felt right, rather than it being required?

I'd appreciate any advice about this.

I actually wondered the same thing, because it would be easier to just grab a protein shake than to figure out what I am supposed to eat. But I can't imagine doing only those shakes at this point, so I'm thankful I get my veggies.

Would it be possible to have a protein shake and some veggies rather than the low carb diet you are on?

Have you asked your nutritionist if it would be okay? I know you said you don't really HAVE to do the diet, but what would they tell someone who does?

After seeing the variety that everyone does, I don't know how our doctors decide what is right or wrong. I'd like to know why the variance between diff doctors.

Please post what you decide to do. Good luck.

Cindy

I personally find liquid diets nearly impossible for me. I hate to admit this because it's not good form, but even when I was banded, after every fill I was supposed to be on liquids for 2 days, then mushies, then solid. I *never* was able to stay on liquids. Mushy, fine. But I need the weight of food in my belly psychologically, I guess.

There are lots of non-starchy vegetables I'm allowed to eat on my liquid-and-veggies diet.

Spinach

Broccoli

Onions

Mushrooms

Carrots (I was surprised at this)

Cauliflower

Tomatoes (I eat cherry tomatoes like crazy)

Not allowed:

Fruit

Corn

Peas

Potatoes

K

Spinach

Broccoli

Onions

Mushrooms

Carrots (I was surprised at this)

Cauliflower

Tomatoes (I eat cherry tomatoes like crazy)

Hey, we have similar doctors then. I can eat those same veggies at meal time, along with a protein. Can't have starchy ones. Additionally, I get one fruit (selective ones).

How is it going for you today?

Hi Cynthia! I'm doing well. For some reason, knowing I can have some solids has totally calmed me down. I'm also letting myself be hungry. I'm so quick to feed my face, I am practicing just trying to separate my brain from the panic of hunger.

I tracked my food intake yesterday and it was way too low. I got in about 600 calories. My goal is 1000 calories, 40 g protein, 35 g fat. I'm not worrying because I've eaten less while banded, one day won't kill me, lol. But I was a little happy I got through it without blowing it. The first two days of all liquids were white-knuckle days.

How are you doing?