I posted on nutrition forum and no one has answered.

My nurse was suppose to send me my liquid diet directions that I am suppose to start in the a.m. She sent the wrong form and I can not get a hold of her. If someone has this, can they send me a list of things I can have on a full liquid pre-op diet? I'm sure most are the same. Thank you and btw my big day is October 8th!!!!

I didn't do a full liquid diet, but I had to drink three protein drinks per day. I use WorldWide Protein reday to drink and Unjury chicken soup and plain post surgery. That should get you started.

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Lucky duck! :mad: I still have mine pre-op guidelines in my email. I hope this helps!

Pre-Operative Diet Guidelines

Purposes of the Pre-Operative Diet:

? Reduction in body fat: reducing the amount of fat found in the abdomen and the liver can decrease your surgical risks.

? Preserving muscle tissue: increasing Protein intake helps the body burn fat instead of muscle for energy during a low calorie diet.

? Preparing the patient for the post-operative diet: the pre-op diet is similar to the diet you will follow after surgery in that it is low carbohydrate, high protein, and reduced calorie. Following the diet prior to surgery allows your body to adjust to lower intake levels.

The pre-operative diet will begin two weeks prior to surgery, unless otherwise specified by your surgeon.

Week One: (14 days prior to surgery)

? Drink two *protein shakes per day, and consume one *meal.

? Consume a minimum of 64 ounces of Water per day.

? You may supplement with sugar free Jell-O Gelatin, sugar free popsicles, and chicken, vegetable, or beef soup broth.

Week Two: (7 days prior to surgery)

? Drink four *protein shakes per day.

? Consume a minimum of 64 ounces of water per day.

? You may supplement with sugar free Jell-O gelatin, sugar free popsicles, and chicken, vegetable, or beef soup broth.

One day prior to surgery:

? Consume only Clear liquids. This may include water, chicken, vegetable, or beef soup broth, sugar free Jell-O gelatin, sugar free popsicles, unsweetened decaffeinated tea, and Powerade Zero.

You should not have anything to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery.

Recommendations:

? It is acceptable to begin supplementing with a daily Multivitamin prior to surgery.

? Resist the ?last supper syndrome.? Avoid consuming large quantities of food prior to surgery. This will only lead to dependence on higher calorie levels for satisfaction and possibly weight gain.

? If you are currently being treated with medications and/or insulin for diabetes, contact your primary care physician before beginning the pre-operative diet so that he/she can make the necessary adjustments to these medications.

Pre-Op Diet: Protein shake Guidelines

Per shake: 200 calories or less

15g protein or more

Hi! I could have anything liquid with no lumps or bumps. (except milk shakes! LOL) Broth, cream soups drained, needed 60grm. protein shakes, water, any diet drink except soda. Good luck!