Did your Doc require a pre-op diet?

[zeama 0]

No, I was just told to eat a low fat diet and tomorrow I can only have Clear Liquids. Tues is surgery day. :thumbup:

[Mommy.ArmyWife 6]

Yup... 2 weeks liquids. Didn't do all that well, but I wasn't really bad either... surgery tomorrow!!

[hopeendures 0]

NO pre-op diet. The weekend right before my surgery I treated like a deathrow weekend. I ate at my favorite steak restaurant. I had pizza. I had a Peanut Buster Parfait.

Surgery went smooth, and recovery has been almost effortless. I did have two weeks of full liquid diet post surgery, which I adhered to religiously. I'm now in the mushy stage.< /p>

[restmgr985 0]

I went to Monterrey mexico for my surgery. It was done on Oct 10, 2008 by Dr Zapata. Ready4Achange.com I didnt have any preop diet, ate what i wanted. i went out to eat the night before surgery for the "last supper" lol I had a big meal, and a couple drinks. he did want to limit alcohol intake prior to surgery but my surgery was scheduled late evening the next day. Surgery and recovery was a breeze. He did say walk alot after surgery to get rid of the excess gas that is incurred during surgery. i walked all night at the hospital and never had any gas pains. i never took any pain medicine either . I had surgery on wed night, went to the hotel thurs. flew home friday morning , i was back in new orleans for 9 am on friday and drove myself home from the hospital , the only pains i had was soreness when i was getting up out of a chair or out of bed . i am down 80# since surgery. just slow and steady. Ive had 4 fills. It is a little slow right now because i havent been walking like i should .

Adrias Mier

New Orleans

10/10/07

340/260/190

[hopeendures 0]

I went to Monterrey mexico for my surgery.

I went to Monterrey too! I had Dr. De La Garza. I was very happy with the entire experience. Congratulations on 80# down!! WOOT!!!

[wiredshut 0]

No, my Dr. only asks for one day of Clear liquids before the surgery. I'm kind of grateful for that, since I am so nervous about the surgery. I'm having it on Monday at 7AM! In the meantime, two months ago I discovered that I was diabetic. I've been on a diet and exercise program for that and have lost around 30+ pounds. Everyone in my family and my internist, too, are saying, "Have the surgery." I'm excited, doubtful and scared all at the same time!!

Thanks for letting me vent.

Wiredshut

[g00dbyefat 0]

Yes...I started the Atkins diet last on Wednesday(7/30). It's getting a bit boring, but better than shakes all day I suppose. I have lost about 10lbs from it already so that's great. I would love to be below 300lbs before my surgery. At this rate, I should make it!

[shellyelise 0]

Yes, my doctor requires a two week pre-op diet of Optifast. I have to drink six shakes a day and two Optifast bars a day, along with unlimited CL, SF Jello, SF popsicles, broth, etc. I have to do this for 12 days and then clear liquids for the 2 days prior to surgery. Ugh! It's been tough, but it will be worth it in the end!

[dacoz21 0]

Just started my 2 week Pre-op diet. My dr has be on 2-3 slimfast shakes a day and/or a low carb sandwich. Just finished my 1st shake going to see how it goes!

Surgery Date: 8/18

[Miss Undastood 0]

Thank god I found this thread. Im getting banded by Dr. Veninga and he requires 2 weeks of Optifast on the pre op diet. My problem: I can't find the damn thing anywhere. Any help???

Thanx Bunches

[WENDYF 0]

Well, I haven't had my surgery yet. I will be required to do a 10 day clear liquid diet with 90 grams of Protein Shake. I had to work with a nutritionist and try to loose 25 lbs before surgery. I hope to be 220 on by october first. With the 10 day clear liquid diet, I will probably loose 10 lbs from that!! Not looking forward to it, but well worth it.

[charlie4171 0]

My doc requires a 3 day clear liquid with Protein diet: broth, Water, sf popsicles, Isopure or Cytosport, Protein powder mixed with Water, jell-o, juice.

I started today, one day early. Water, juice, broth, Isopure drink, and popsicles.

[aprilbene 0]

None of the preop stuff really matters, unless you don't lose. They just want to see you have the best intentions...

[charlie4171 0]

None of the preop stuff really matters, unless you don't lose. They just want to see you have the best intentions...

I think mine is a little different. It is only 3 days of clear liquids, but I also have to drink two bottles of a saline laxative (didn't even know they existed) the day before surgery.

I think he just wants everything cleared out-completely! I will be staying home on Wednesday.:wink2:

[hankst7534 0]

:cursing:Well, my surgery was finally done on 8/11/08. I was on a clear liquid diet from the Friday before (8/8/08). I was told that I would only be in the hospital overnight. I had some problems with excessive swelling and did not get released until 8/18/08. I am still on clear liquids and don't expect to it to change until I see the doctor on 8/26/08. I'm starving for some solid food.< /p>