Has anyone else had to do a pre op 5 day ketosis diet? It was not fun but I made it to day 5...and lost 10lbs! I was allowed 9 oz of lean protein, 3 cups broth, 6 oz jello, 64 oz of water divided into 3 meals. On day six I go for urine test to confirm ketosis. This shows that you were able to follow rules and that you are serious about surgery.

Now...to keep this 10 lb off and lose more by July!

Yes, bread and sugar are evil!! Good luck to you

I didn't have to do it to confirm ketosis, but to shrink my liver. I had to have 650 calories with at least 70 grams of protein, less than 60 grams carbs, and around 10 grams fat per day for 2 weeks prior to surgery. I could eat normal food if I stayed in the guidelines, but I opted to stick primarily to protein shakes. I lost 12.6 lbs. Today I'm on all clear liquids in final preparation for surgery tomorrow.

You must be excited, best of luck! I will have to do 2 weeks of low cal/low fat right before surgery in July.

I think I'm doing a Ketosis diet even though my doctor hasn't called it that. I can have 4 oz of protein and green vegetables (except peas). I am required to consume 4 nutritional supplements (protein-enriched bars, soups, and shakes) daily. I am on day 4, and I've lost 7 pounds. My surgery is May 25th.

Oh, I have to do it for 14 days. 10 more to go!

3 protein shakes a day and clear liquids for two weeks. Week 1 is down, so I'm sure I must be in ketosis with that diet. Lost 7 lbs in the first week.

I can't see where to find help with this, so please excuse me asking here, but how do include a ticker on my posts?

Thanks for any help!

I am new...hopefully someone that knows will help you

Thanks Carol, I figured it out,

Has anyone else had to do a pre op 5 day ketosis diet? It was not fun but I made it to day 5...and lost 10lbs! I was allowed 9 oz of lean Protein, 3 cups broth, 6 oz Jello, 64 oz of Water divided into 3 meals. On day six I go for urine test to confirm ketosis. This shows that you were able to follow rules and that you are serious about surgery.

Now...to keep this 10 lb off and lose more by July!

If you aren't used to a very low carb diet you will know when you have ketosis. Your breath will be AWFUL within an hour after you brush your teeth. The last 3 days of my pre-op diet I was swishing almost hourly because my breath was SO bad I could smell it. Its part of ketosis and there is little to be done about it until you either up your carb intake or wait a few weeks (I hear it tapers out for some people with time).

My breath was NASTY!!!! I have added good carbs back in now and it's getting better