Hi there! I have been approved for surgery and am scheduled for next Thursday the 22nd. I have to start my 3 day liquid pre- op diet on Monday. It looks like most people have to do it for 2 weeks. Anyone have my same situation and know why there is such a difference in the length of time?

Hi there! I have been approved for surgery and am scheduled for next Thursday the 22nd. I have to start my 3 day liquid pre- op diet on Monday. It looks like most people have to do it for 2 weeks. Anyone have my same situation and know why there is such a difference in the length of time?

I only had a 3 day clear liquid diet (Thank Goodness!) I will say the three days on clear liquids were my worst days of this entire process...even more than the two days post op...I was cranky, hungry, depressed and felt "empty" I can't imagine having to do that for 1-4 weeks! Every surgeon is different in the pre-op requirements, it looks like we lucked out with ours I asked my surgeon if everything looked good in there after surgery and he smiled and said "It was all good" I did lose 11 pounds in those three days and didn't gain anything in the hospital, so it was worth it

My surgeon normally does a 2 day high Protein liquid diet...but he is having me do it for 2 wks because my BMI is 50...Someone else on BariatricPal had this same question and a few ppl freaked out on her and told her that her surgeon was doing something wrong. My surgeon said that it really depends on each individual's own situation and I trust him wholeheartedly, he comes highly recommended and is considered a "Center of Excellence" surgeon. Good Luck with your surgery!!

Hi there! I have been approved for surgery and am scheduled for next Thursday the 22nd. I have to start my 3 day liquid pre- op diet on Monday. It looks like most people have to do it for 2 weeks. Anyone have my same situation and know why there is such a difference in the length of time?

My doctor does a two week diet also. Under 900 calories or less. Protein drinks, broth, sf jello and sf Popsicles. That's it. The reason he is doing this is strink your liver so it is easier to get to your stomach and such. The higher your bmi the fatter the liver so it takes longer to strink. The first3 days are the worst cause mostly giving up caffiene. After that it was much easier. You can do this!! I am 1 week postop today!

I'm at the end of my 2-week pre-op liqui-diet. I wouldn't have complained if it were only a few days I guess every surgeon is different.

tebowfan... Sounds like the same exact diet that I will start Monday and for the same reason. I guess I will be happy that I only have to do it for 3 days. You're 1 week post-op today... How has your experience been?

Shopping tomorrow for my Protein shake and stuff... any suggestions on a good Protein Drink?

Edited May 14, 201412 yr by babish

tebowfan... Sounds like the same exact diet that I will start Monday and for the same reason. I guess I will be happy that I only have to do it for 3 days. You're 1 week post-op today... How has your experience been? Shopping tomorrow for my protein shake and stuff... any suggestions on a good protein drink?

My experience has been way to good. I have had no hitches. I have lost a total of 18 lbs since preop, I took minimal pain meds afterwards and started walking in hospital. Here is what I liked...gnc lean 25 chocolate protein shake, add water. Sf Popsicles variety and jello. I love strawberry crush sf packets for water bottles. I also bought gnc unflavored protein powder and add to my pudding and soups. I bought chicken soup healthy & Targets brand cream of mushroom lower sodium soup. I would buy sf milk of magnesia 2 tablespoons every 4 hours till you poop. I did this about 4 days after. Gas x chewables for gas. The gas went up into my shoulders and this helped some. I did by a body pillow to help get to sleep partially on my side sooner. Not necessary though. Hope this helps. I am here if you have any other questions:)

Edited May 14, 201412 yr by tebowfan

Omg thank you so much!!! Constipation is an issue for me now and I am taking 7 pericolace pills a day to keep me regular. I was really nervous about how to handle that situation post op. You are able to eat soup now? I have to be on the same liquid diet for a week (maybe 2.... I'll have to look) post op. I'll definitely go to gnc tomorrow for my protein powder. ????

I am in the middle of my two week preop liquid diet. My surgeon and his nurse said that the diet had two purposes. The first being shrinking the liver and making it more pliable to reduce possible complication during surgery. The second was mental. He said the reason he did the diet for two weeks for all patient was to get them in the proper head space as they are going to have to be without solid food several weeks following surgery. I am currently using Lean whey protein isolate from Complete Nutrition - Chocolate Peanute Butter. It is quite tasty. They also have a cookies and cream one that is tasty too. It has 24g protein and only 3g carbs and 1g fat. ) I hope this helps. Good luck with your surgery!!

Omg thank you so much!!! Constipation is an issue for me now and I am taking 7 pericolace pills a day to keep me regular. I was really nervous about how to handle that situation post op. You are able to eat soup now? I have to be on the same liquid diet for a week (maybe 2.... I'll have to look) post op. I'll definitely go to gnc tomorrow for my protein powder. dde00

I do believe gnc is buy one and get 1/2 off these. The first 2 days are like the pre diet. The 3rd day you add in strained cream soups and pudding.

I only had to do two days