I am doing a pre-op diet and my doc seemed more relaxed than many. I see many of you doing liquid diets. What is involved with the liquid diet? I want to make sure my liver is nice and skinny for my surgery on April 16!

My doctor had me do 10 days liquid diet, day before clear liquid only day of - nothing. I used a protein shake called Bariatric Advantage (as per his request). He said that my liver was great, nice and skinny day of surgery. Not going to lie to you, it was SO HARD! I was hungry the ENTIRE time. But, I lost 10bs during the pre-op diet and the hunger was gone after surgery, so it was all worth it.

Don't do it if you don't have to. It's hell. By far it was the hardest part about this process for me. If your doc doesn't want you to do it, trust him. And trust me, you're not missing anything!!!! I did it for 3 weeks and many people nearly lost their lives, a lot of people got yelled at, and I punched a lot of pillows. HANGRY! So if you have dodged this bullet, dodge it happily!

I am on day 8 of my pre op diet. It's hard. I am limited to the number of protein shakes, sugar free jello and pudding. Raw vegetables. No condiments. No salt. Popsicles and sf fudgecicles.

@@Telisa I start my bariatric advantage powder Wednesday is there anything else liquid we can have other than just that??

If you decide to use a different Protein than the one recommended by your doctor, just be sure to check the carbs and sugar and protein grams. They can vary greatly. you can take your current powder to Vitamin shoppe and they can help find one that is comparable. I had great luck with one made by OH YEAH. I loved it pre op, and after surgery I couldnt stand it anymore.

SKINNY VANILLA PROTEIN SHAKE

1 Tbsp. Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup

1 cup nonfat milk

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 cup ice

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.

I am doing a pre-op diet and my doc seemed more relaxed than many. I see many of you doing liquid diets. What is involved with the liquid diet? I want to make sure my liver is nice and skinny for my surgery on April 16!

Follow what ur surgeon set fourth for u. Pre-op diets vary surgeon to surgeon but ur surgeon has devised a plan that's best for u and ur unique situation. I am on day 8 of my liquid diet but just know some surgeons do 2 weeks some 2days and some none at all just depends on the practice of the surgeon and ur needs.

My surgery is set for May 28th and I will be starting my liquid diet with something called optifast 2 weeks prior, the reason for it is to shrink the liver and the fat around the liver and that makes it easier for the surgeon to get to where he needs to during surgery without the liver getting in the way, hope that was helpful to anyone

started my preop diet today- and was so sick =[. what does everyone think about freezing the shakes into popsicles to make them more enjoyable. same thing with Isopure after surgery. i know for me right now its a struggle to even get 30 oz of Water and 1 shake down. i also feel insanely on edge.. like cranky or snappy as well as very out of it and spacey =[. what is everyone going through and feeling during preop?? all my diet consists on is Bariatric Advantage Protein powder yogurt - fatfree broth and Clear liquids.

any recommendations on how to consume this powder??

I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet. It consists of Protein shakes, sugar free Jello, sugar free jello pudding, Soup broth, sugar free popsicle, dannon light and fit greek yogurt, Water and crystal light. That's it!

GL on ur wls journey!!!