Liquid Diet for 7 WEEKS!

Kiana38 · July 8, 2006

I had complained earlier about 3 weeks. I just attended my doctor's nutrition class and found out they will mandatory 3 weeks pre op liquid diet for me (starting now since surgery is Aug 1) and 4 weeks post op!!!

Anyone ever do that long? Is it possible!??

They are having me drink 3 - 30 mg Protein shakes a day and liquids like Tomato juice, chicken broth, etc plus multi-Vitamins.

Stitchy · July 8, 2006

Some doctors require all patients go on a pre-op diet. Others, none. But some may be a hybrid. It may have to do with your starting weight. It's really important to shrink your liver before surgery if it is particularly fatty.

Find out what kind of liquid is required. Can you blend Soups that have veggies and Protein? My doctor said liquid is anything you can drink through a straw. Seven weeks is a long time to go without good Protein.

I would talk to your doctor to be sure you are getting good nutrition.

Kiana38 · July 8, 2006

No, I cannot have any solids including veggies. I can have vegetable Soup if I strain the veggies out of it. I have a list of stuff but it's all see-through Clear Liquids like Jello, broths, Tomato Soup, minute maid lite, and Protein shakes. :scared:

My starting weight *is* high... I'm 370 right now, and have to be down to 350 for surgery. But I've read others in here with higher starting weights than me.

I am under many doctor's supervision so I'm sure I'll be okay, but it sucks. lol

Stitchy · July 8, 2006

Well, do your best to follow your doctor's orders, but it's OK to bitch about it.:heh:

lisah25 · July 10, 2006

Well, do your best to follow your doctor's orders, but it's OK to bitch about it.:heh:

I think this is going to be my mantra for the next couple of months!

Meme · July 10, 2006

good luck to you!

lucymann · July 11, 2006

I had to do one week of Clear Liquids before surgery and four weeks after. I am on the last of the five weeks and it is getting harder. The amount of time you are on clear liquids before surgery is directly related to the need to shrink the liver. My doctor believes that the four weeks after surgery is required for good healing. The 3 30 gram Protein Shakes a day plus taking all the Vitamins and supplements each and every day are very important to maintain good nutrition. Good luck to you.

Magical_Me · July 11, 2006

oo you poor thing! I didnt have to do any kinda diet pre op apart from the usual nil by mouth diet for 24 hours before durgery.. I had my surgery on wednesday so i am on day 6 of my liquid diet and i hate it!! i will be using and abusing my rights to grumble about it too!!

I can only wish u the best of luck.. i can tell u that the thicker Soups are my favorite at the mo as they are the most filling and most resemble an actual meal.

Jelly (i think thats Jello in america!) with low fat yogurt is also very filling!

I wish you all the best and good luck with your surgery!

Liv x

jojo41 · July 13, 2006

Kiana.....you poor, poor thing.

I'm complaining about having to do 2 weeks fluids post op!

I agree with everyone one else...."winge" all you want, goodness knows I would.

giblert · July 21, 2006

My doctor requires 4 weeks of clears after surgery, but fortunately no diet pre-op. Good luck! I hope it's going well for you.

Marie

cris35 · July 22, 2006

My doctor only required 1 week pre-op liquid diet and 2 week post op liquid diet, so I really do feel for you. But, look on the bright side, just think of the weight you will lose doing this liquid diet phase.