Started my 3 day clear liquid diet yesterday - do I need to be concerned about how much protein I get in? Instructions from Dr. Kelly just say broth, sf jello, diluted juice - no mention of protein requirements. Thought I was ready for this, but now feeling overwhelmed. Afraid I will get to TJ and he will find some reason not to do the VSG. Will be driving to San Diego on Tuesday with lots of bathroom stops!

My doctor didnt give me any preop Protein "requirements" but suggested drinking 1-2 of the nectar protein suppliments. The more protein the better your body will be able to heal afterwards. I only have to do 1 day of the liquid diet. I feel bad for anyone who has to do any longer than that because it cant be easy. Good luck and drive carefully!

I have some nectar samples, Isopure and protein shots I will try today. Felt a little sick to my stomach yesterday and just the smell of broth really made me ill....all this before surgery!!! I drank so much cold liquid that I was freezing and had to go to bed with my heating pad. Thanks for your reply!

I just wanted to wish you well on your journey! Have a safe surgery and uneventful recovery! Please say hi to Dr Kelly and Trish for me! We will be saving a spot for you here on the losers bench!

Hugs and prayers going your way this week! Please let us know when you are on the other side!

Kim

Thank you for posting this morning - I really needed to read encouraging words this morning! Very nervous and emotional about this journey, but I am ready to get this done! I will be sure to tell Dr. Kelly and Trish hello for you.

I drank a New Whey protein shot every day. They didn't taste very good, but if you can get it down it is like 42 grams of protein and I swear it was the reason I was up and around so quickly. I had to go back to work 5 days after surgery and I think the protein was my saving grace! I now actually like a couple of them.

I just started my clear liquid pre-op diet too. I had similar questions and called my nurse. She DID NOT want me eating any protein shakes - no protein. Only thing she wanted me to eat was jello (sugar is okay), gatorade, broth, and diluted apple or grape juice. Protein makes stool and the reason you are on this diet is to clear out your bowels so if they accidentally nick anything, you won't have stool in your body. She told me if I ate protein, my surgery would be canceled and rescheduled. Just FYI. But really, call your doctor's office.

Good Evening All,

I start my liquids on 4/20/2011, My surgery is scheduled with Dr Enrique Whitwell. Can any give a simple grocery list I can follow? I want to make sure I getting the correct items. Any pointers would be great.

I totally misread this thread. I thought it was a general question about getting protein in. I didn't realize it was a pre-op question. I apologize for giving bad advice!!!

I just started my clear liquid pre-op diet too. I had similar questions and called my nurse. She DID NOT want me eating any protein shakes - no protein. Only thing she wanted me to eat was jello (sugar is okay), gatorade, broth, and diluted apple or grape juice. Protein makes stool and the reason you are on this diet is to clear out your bowels so if they accidentally nick anything, you won't have stool in your body. She told me if I ate protein, my surgery would be canceled and rescheduled. Just FYI. But really, call your doctor's office.

I started my preop liquid diet today. I was told to drink 3 protein drinks a day. Each drink must contain at least 20gms of protein for a total of 60gms. Good luck to you. I sure know how you feel. The anticipation is always the worst.

I started my pre op diet on Monday of this week...so on day four. three to four protien shakes a day and clear liquids, all sugar free. My surgery is scheduled for the 29th and I am so excited to get there!!! I am nausiated and lightheaded but going to get some chicken broth today. I hope everyone is doing well and surgery and recovery go amazingly well!!!

I started my pre op diet on Monday of this week...so on day four. three to four protien shakes a day and clear liquids' date=' all sugar free. My surgery is scheduled for the 29th and I am so excited to get there!!! I am nausiated and lightheaded but going to get some chicken broth today. I hope everyone is doing well and surgery and recovery go amazingly well!!![/quote']

I am scheduled for the 29th too! My appetite is gone today. I managed two shakes and sugar free fluids. 8 more days....

I'm having the surgery on Sunday for the 3 days they just want u hydrated Gatorade chicken broth jello