Hello from Texas,

I have a question. I am a newbie here. My surgery is going to be on November 15th :biggrin1:

My doctor said I have to be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to the surgery but others have said it varies from Dr. to Dr. Were you on liquids for 2 weeks and what did you drink to keep yourself feeling satisfied. I'm concerned because I am hypoglycemic :help:

My doctor is in Arlington, Texas...his name is Dr. Waechter

Leslie

I am required to be on a liquid diet for 10 days. There are many ideas and recipes that you can find here on the board. There should be a nutrionist working with you at the hospital, especially if you have special health concerns while on the liquid diet!

Many folks do have a liquid diet, either before or after. Don't let yourself get to the point of starving. Keep drinking, as much as possible. Carnation Instant Breakfast, watery Cream of Wheat/Oatmeal, Protein drinks. Put in a "search" or go to the food thread, there are many suggestions.

Shawn

Thanks for your replies!I think I will call the doctor tomorrow to see what he suggests because of the hypoglycemia and I will take your advice about looking on the food thread for ideas and also ask the doctor about getting a nutritionist as well!

Leslie

Everyone here has great ideas. This site has helped me out tremendously! Thank you all for your info and support! The preop diet varies from Doctor to Doctor. My boyfriend is going to be banded November 20th by Dr. Zoe Deol in Troy Michigan at William Beaumont Hospital. He had to be on the Optifast diet four weeks prior to the surgery. Five more days to go. This diet consisted of liquid shakes and protein bars. So far he's lost 22 pounds. He drinks alot of water and also Crystal Light is a good one to keep the hunger down. Sugar free popicles are a good idea too. Hard candy works well also, as well as keeping busy and keeping your mind off food. I am his support person and I have to say that it's been very difficult watching him go through all of this, but I'm very proud of him for giving up the three things he loved most, which were, smoking, food and beer! The Optifast is expensive, and you can only get it through your Nutritionist. Good luck!