im going to dr kimm in dallas for march 7th started optifast today for 2 weeks, was wondering what others are doing for an pre op diet im not to eat any thing but sugar free. i guess the lier needs to shrink some , how have others made out i here this is important to stick to the diet. looking for some info of what to expect .

Hi Joes,

I started my two week pre op diet on Wed and have lost 7lbs so far. My diet is a little different from yours and I can have up to three protein shakes a day and then at night I can have a low fat, low carb, high protein meal. Then at two days before surgery it will be full liquids. The first few days were a nightmare and lots of stress and headaches but I can already feel my cravings going away and starting to even feel better! It will be all worth it in the end. I have surgery 3/3 in New Orleans. Stay in touch with your progress and good luck. You can do it!

My diet is just full liquids. Ive been living on jello and pudding mixed with unflavored protein, soups, chicken broth, yogurt, popsicles and lots of water

I start my 5 day liquid diet on Thursday, 3 Atkins or Slim fast shakes a day, and as much sugar free Jello as I can eat. I'm not sure how I'm going to do on this liquid diet, it seems a bit strict to me.

I do know for a fact that Wednesday night is going to be NY Strip steaks, Mashed potatoes, Corn on the Cobb, and ice cream for dessert. in the past week I have eaten some of the foods I will miss the most after surgery, Garbage plates, chicken wings, Natural casing hot dogs, Submarine Sandwiches, cheese burgers, and so on. Starting Thursday morning, no more of that junk food, Liquid diet for 5 days, then surgery on the 1st.