I'm trying to be prepared for Wed and the 3 days after surgery. What did you have?

Hey girl, I am with you ,,,clear liquids until my surgery 3/29,,,I keep trying to justify having just a little something,,,When that happens I call my daughter (a psychiatrist and sleeve patient),,,she talks me down. Two weeks of this is really tough,,but we can do it! Hang in there!

Here is one surgeon's recommendations. Check with your surgeon/nutritionist to make sure this will fit into the program. I followed this with a few additions of my own, and I found that it's a good starting point.

Day 1 thru 5 ( clear liquids Only )

fruit juice ( apple, grape, cranberry )

Propel

broth

Jello-O

Water

Tea

Protein Water by Kellogg’s

Water popsicles

Clear Protein drinks only ( example Isopure, unjury )

Day 6-10 ( thin liquids )

All of the above and:

Natural Vegetable Juices ( example Carrot, V-8 juice )

Protein drinks mixed with water ( example Matrix )

whey nectar Protein Mix

Day 11 thru 20 ( full liquids )

Cream Soups

Yogurt

Jello-O

Boiled pureed fruit ( example apple, pear) applesauce

Watermelon, papaya or melon in small pieces

Low fat milk 1 or 2%

Water, Propel, tea

Soy beverages

Sugar free pudding

Protein shakes and protein powders mixed with milk

Day 21 thru 30 ( soft food )

Soft food should be the consistency of a thick liquid ( no chunks or solid material ) and it should be chewed very well before swallowing until it is a liquid consistency )

Tofu

Low fat cottage cheese

Cereal

oatmeal

Precooked pureed rice

Low fat Yogurt

Yogurt mixed with fruit very well blended

Cream soups

eggs

Boiled pureed fruit ( example pear, apple )

Watermelon, papaya or melon in small pieces

Boiled pureed vegetables

Beans

Day 31st and beyond ( solid food )

Fish,

Chiken

meat

Turkey

Vegetables

Fruit

A diet consisting of 800 calories and 70 grams of protein should be your goal.

There is a book called " Weight loss Surgery for Dummies"

Authors: Kurian, Thompson and Davidson

You might find it helpful.

I contains several recipes and ideas on what to eat after surgery

Grilled Marinated Tuna with Lime

Herbed Beef Patties

Turkey Meatballs

Seafood salad

chicken Salad

I think clear liquid diets are some form of medieval torture! I am, thankfully, on my last day of pre-op liquid diet. Tomorrow is my big day! But I have to say the past 6 days have been a roller coaster ride. I wish I could tell you that it is easy and you won't crave food. But the truth is some days are bad, some good. I tried my hardest to remain focused on the prize. Today, I have had zero hunger. Huh, where was that Saturday when I almost jacked a toddler for his animal cracker? LOL. What did help me is meditation. I am by no means an expert, but I listened to the Secret and it really helped. I meditated and focused on my healthy body and all they good things that come with good health, being a mom, wife and friend. Honestly it really helped. If I can do this, I'm sure you can too. I wish you all the best, keep your chin up....your time will be here before you know it. Take it one day at a time and try to focus on the day of your surgery...:crying:

I think clear liquid diets are some form of medieval torture! I am, thankfully, on my last day of pre-op liquid diet. Tomorrow is my big day! But I have to say the past 6 days have been a roller coaster ride. I wish I could tell you that it is easy and you won't crave food. But the truth is some days are bad, some good. I tried my hardest to remain focused on the prize. Today, I have had zero hunger. Huh, where was that Saturday when I almost jacked a toddler for his animal cracker? LOL. What did help me is meditation. I am by no means an expert, but I listened to the Secret and it really helped. I meditated and focused on my healthy body and all they good things that come with good health, being a mom, wife and friend. Honestly it really helped. If I can do this, I'm sure you can too. I wish you all the best, keep your chin up....your time will be here before you know it. Take it one day at a time and try to focus on the day of your surgery...:crying:

Thanks for your support. I know I can do this. I've been doing this for 12 days now with 2 more to go! I did have that 1 accident w/the 1 small slice of pizza but other than that, I've done well. I have gone to bed and cried but got it out of m system. I'm so ready for Thursday to get here!

Oh and Tif I have a "food list" and mine is similiar to yours. Thanks for sharing:thumbup1:

Carrie,

Just remember the liquid diet is really a reduced fat diet to shrink the size of your liver, which partially overlays yours stomach. This allows the doctor easier access to your stomach to do your surgery without the chance of accidentally cutting your liver. There is good to come out of this torture. My surgeon requires a high Protein diet, but your purchase it from him. 2 weeks is $240. He swears by the diet and that way he knows what you have been eating (or suppose to be eating) and the size your liver should be.

I wish you luck and hope to be in your situation in a few months.

(((Kat)))

Hey chica!

Nice to see someone I *know* Yep I got my eye on the prize and ready for this!

Tiffy:

Can you post something similar for the pre-op diet? I will print it and do the post op, thanks!!!