pre op questions

[smkassa 4]

Hello! I just found out today that I have been approved by my insurance to go ahead with surgery. This came as a relief as I have been working on this since January.

I am looking at having surgery about the second week in July. Can any one tell me more about the pre op diet and what to expect?

[southernsoul 773]

There's a big variety, so find out what your surgeon requires. Mine is generous...high Protein, very low carb (<20 g/day), no portion or calorie tracking. I can eat meat, green veggies, eggs, cheese, and nuts. I have been on mine for 9 days now & have lost 18.5 lbs, which totally shocks me. Some are all-liquid diets for 2 weeks, which seems impossible to me, but people do it. Good luck to you!

[patcherac 0]

I went on the Bariatric Advantage just two weeks before surgery. It was just like Slim Fast. Two shakes a day and a small meal. It was hard! The shakes taste better with milk than Water. It helped knowing I HAD to stick to it though, or I couldnt have my surgery. I lost 18 pounds on it, so it does work. Good luck to you!

[Dreamingofhealth 223]

There's a big variety' date=' so find out what your surgeon requires. Mine is generous...high Protein, very low carb (<20 g/day), no portion or calorie tracking. I can eat meat, green veggies, eggs, cheese, and nuts. I have been on mine for 9 days now & have lost 18.5 lbs, which totally shocks me. Some are all-liquid diets for 2 weeks, which seems impossible to me, but people do it. Good luck to you![/quote']

Can you tell me what your typical food day looks like while on your 'pre-op' diet?

Thanks

Sheena :-)

[smkassa 4]

Thank you for all the suggestions. I have a training class with my nurse on Monday. I am assuming I will know more. I have been on a 1200 caloric diet since April.