My experience with the pre-op diet

Douceur72 · June 18, 2011

Honestly, it’s not as bad as I expected. I have to do 10 days, and it’s full liquid meaning I can have cream Soup, yogurt, pudding etc. I bought a few Protein powders and have been trying different variations like adding PB2, instant coffee grounds, extracts, and discovered as long as I have variety, they are okay. So far I’ve used Isopure creamy vanilla, BSN Lean Dessert chocolate-coconut candy bar, and HMR chocolate. I also have 10 or 12 samples given to me in the pre-op class that I haven’t tapped in to yet. After 7 days I’m just starting to get tired of the sweetness. I had cream of chicken soup once and plan to get some Unjury Chicken to mix with broth for extra protein after surgery.

That being said…I did cheat once. Had a small hamburger without the bun. I was ravished from skipping lunch and found myself beckoned by my worst enemy – the after-work drive-thru. Although I’m confident it didn’t ruin anything, it was a wake up call…immediately realized how silly I was being and have behaved since. I was not really concerned for what it could have done to my liver size…in fact I’m not entirely convinced that pre-op diets are necessary, especially the more extreme ones…BUT I do respect my surgeon and his experience, and do want to comply with what he asks of me. That is what bothers me…I guess just the lack of planning and/or willpower that caused me to deviate.

Surgery in 48 hours WoooHooooo!

Penpen · June 18, 2011

Hey Beth! I think you've done great! I'm on my 3rd week of preop and boy has it been tough but I have 5 days until surgery and hopefully won't feel so deprived afterwards. Please keep us updated on how you are recovering. You will be in my thoughts!