Pre-Op Diet Suggestions

[anm968503 0]

Have to do a high Protein low calorie diet. Any good suggestions?

[destined_dva 20]

My doc had me do two Protein Shakes (one for Breakfast and one for lunch) and 4-6 oz of lean meat and a cup of low starch veggies for my preop. Hope that helps

[piercedphoenix 8]

EAS shakes are a great option. They are pretty good, 17 grams Protein and 100 calories each.

[MinaT 669]

Another good shake idea, something I have had once a day for 6 months is Pure Protein 100% whey in Frosty chocolate. I mix with skim milk and a few ice cubes in my awesome Magic Bullet and it's really good. It has 25gm of Protein.< /p>

http://www.pureprote...aspx?sku=050449

I know they sell it at Target.

[MinaT 669]

If you are doing this for a specific period, for let's say 2 - 6 months for a special diet prior to getting your authorization, you can always check out Myfitnesspal.com . Try to stay about 80gm Protein, and 40-60 gms of carbs a day during this 800-1100 calories and you will lose weight during this. Try to eat lean meats, chicken, ground turkey, eggs, tuna, fish, etc. for dessert, Peanut Butter on a spoon worked for me, extra protein, lower carbs than other Desserts.< /p>

[kb7274 27]

I am on day 13 of a thirtyday pre op liquid diet.. I have tried a few shakes and really enjoy the ones that Chike offers.. I read about them on this fourm and ordered there samples that they have for free.. you just pay shipping... I liked them so much that i ordered more.. they arrived today and are very good with skim milk.. good source of protien as well. give them a try.. I'm sure you will like em.. also am using Lean shake from GNC.. good but not as good a Chikes shakes

[MinaT 669]

Wow, 30 day pre-op liquid diet? Did you have to follow a diet previous to this (like 6 months of writing down all your foods and following high Protein - low carb) or is this the whole pre-op diet? Good for you 13 days down good luck. Haven't tried Chikes, I will have to look into it.

[anm968503 0]

I have to do 2 weeks of a low cal high Protein diet and 1 week of a liquid diet. Ive just been looking around to get prepared. Thinking about starting the low cal high Protein now since it cant hurt anything.

I dont have to do any insurance required weigh ins.

[kb7274 27]

yes.. unfortunatly I have a higher BMI and have been asked by Susan.. Dr. Alavrez's assistant.. to go on a thirty day diet to shrink my Liver for the operation.. It is very rough the first couple days but gets easyer as I go.. I do have an attack every now and then but they are becoming fewer and fewer. in thirteen days I have already lost 21 pounds though.. going from 4000 calories a day probably to less than a thousand. 21 lbs is great but just a hand full of sand out of the sierra desert.. lol. Come on May 17th.. a dry salad seems like a cheeseburger to me right now... and I can't have either.

[anm968503 0]

yes.. unfortunatly I have a higher BMI and have been asked by Susan.. Dr. Alavrez's assistant.. to go on a thirty day diet to shrink my Liver for the operation.. It is very rough the first couple days but gets easyer as I go.. I do have an attack every now and then but they are becoming fewer and fewer. in thirteen days I have already lost 21 pounds though.. going from 4000 calories a day probably to less than a thousand. 21 lbs is great but just a hand full of sand out of the sierra desert.. lol. Come on May 17th.. a dry salad seems like a cheeseburger to me right now... and I can't have either.

You have such a great humor about it all. I like people like that. Good luck!

[MinaT 669]

Another suggestion if you drink coffee, quit before surgery. It's better to have caffeine withdrawal before surgery than after surgery.

[shortypants 26]

oh cra*!!! I forgot about the coffee.....thank you Mina!